Ingredients

2 large bunches chives (about 2 1/2 ounces), cut into 1-inch lengths 

1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 

Preparation

Cook chives in a small pot of boiling water until bright green, about 10 seconds. Drain; run under cold water. Pat dry.

Put chives in a blender. With machine running, add oil in a slow stream; puree. Let stand 1 hour. Strain through a damp cheese-cloth-lined sieve; discard solids.