It's not that hard to slice chives correctly. Simply line them up on the board and cut off the bottoms of the stem, removing ...

Chives are in season in spring and summer. Fresh chives are widely available from supermarkets and garden centres. Do not substitute fresh chives for dried, as the finished dish will taste musty.

When cold, shell, and chop coarsely. Mix with the mayonnaise and chives or spring onions. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Lower the eggs gently into boiling salted ...