Tarragon
noun
A herb with narrow leaves that is used in cooking for its flavor.
She added a pinch of fresh tarragon to the salad for extra flavor.

Often appears as...
- fresh tarragon
- dried tarragon
Usage tips
Culinary
noun
A herb with narrow leaves that is used in cooking for its flavor.
She added a pinch of fresh tarragon to the salad for extra flavor.

Often appears as...
- fresh tarragon
- dried tarragon
Usage tips
Culinary
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Culinary Herb
Tarragon is primarily used in cooking to add a distinct flavor, especially in French cuisine.

I'm making béarnaise sauce, so I need some tarragon.
Flavor Profile
Tarragon has a unique taste, somewhat similar to anise; its flavor is sweet and slightly bitter.

The tarragon gave the chicken a sweet, anise-like flavor.
Fresh vs Dried
Fresh tarragon is more flavorful than dried and is often preferred in recipes for its vibrant taste.

If possible, use fresh tarragon for the marinade for a bolder taste.
Culinary Herb
Tarragon is primarily used in cooking to add a distinct flavor, especially in French cuisine.

I'm making béarnaise sauce, so I need some tarragon.
Flavor Profile
Tarragon has a unique taste, somewhat similar to anise; its flavor is sweet and slightly bitter.

The tarragon gave the chicken a sweet, anise-like flavor.
Fresh vs Dried
Fresh tarragon is more flavorful than dried and is often preferred in recipes for its vibrant taste.

If possible, use fresh tarragon for the marinade for a bolder taste.
Culinary Herb
Tarragon is primarily used in cooking to add a distinct flavor, especially in French cuisine.

I'm making béarnaise sauce, so I need some tarragon.
Flavor Profile
Tarragon has a unique taste, somewhat similar to anise; its flavor is sweet and slightly bitter.

The tarragon gave the chicken a sweet, anise-like flavor.
Fresh vs Dried
Fresh tarragon is more flavorful than dried and is often preferred in recipes for its vibrant taste.

If possible, use fresh tarragon for the marinade for a bolder taste.
Video examples
The Community of Food PIPE...
Why not, we can, we can work with this, you know, filleting fish is already an art form! Why not throw a winged bone structure to it. No problem! You know what I told my servers? I told them the absolute truth. I took that flying fish, filleted it up, little bit of tarragon, lemon zest, olive oil,
Video examples
The Community of Food PIPE...
Why not, we can, we can work with this, you know, filleting fish is already an art form! Why not throw a winged bone structure to it. No problem! You know what I told my servers? I told them the absolute truth. I took that flying fish, filleted it up, little bit of tarragon, lemon zest, olive oil,
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Quote examples
Jacques Pepin
French Chef
One of the biggest problems with young chefs is too much addition to the plate. You put cilantro and then tarragon and then olive oil and then walnut oil or whatever. It's too much.

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Stana Katic
Canadian Actress
I have a living wall of 30 plants - tarragon, rosemary, echinacea. I like to walk alongside it, plucking and chewing.

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James Beard
American Author
I believe that if ever I had to practice cannibalism, I might manage if there were enough tarragon around.

Quote examples
Jacques Pepin
French Chef
One of the biggest problems with young chefs is too much addition to the plate. You put cilantro and then tarragon and then olive oil and then walnut oil or whatever. It's too much.

Quote examples
Stana Katic
Canadian Actress
I have a living wall of 30 plants - tarragon, rosemary, echinacea. I like to walk alongside it, plucking and chewing.

Quote examples
James Beard
American Author
I believe that if ever I had to practice cannibalism, I might manage if there were enough tarragon around.

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