Tarragon is a classic in haute cuisine and, especially as a fresh herb, adds sophisticated notes to your recipes. Its delicately spicy and bittersweet aroma pairs perfectly with poultry and light sauces, and refines mushroom dishes with a fine herbal flavor. If you grow tarragon in your own garden, you can harvest the herb yourself from April to October or purchase it fresh at local farmers' markets. We have the best recipes for you. Bon appétit!
Savory and delicious – Beetroot soup with tarragon
The bittersweet aroma of tarragon harmonizes wonderfully with the earthy taste of beetroot. You can cook the tarragon sprigs whole in the soup. This gives the dish a particularly intense herbal aroma. Full-bodied apple cider vinegar rounds off the recipe with a fine, acidic note. The sesame seeds provide an Asian touch. Beetroot soup with tarragon tastes great in both summer and the colder months.
French culinary art – Sauce béarnaise
A sauce béarnaise is quite an accomplishment and requires a little practice. Only with the perfect consistency does this French specialty provide the desired creamy delight. With this recipe, you should follow the instructions step by step and be sure to get the water bath temperature just right. With its delicately spicy herbal note and subtle citrus aroma, sauce béarnaise pairs perfectly with green or white asparagus, beef steak, fish, and shrimp.
Delicately spiced main course – Tarragon chicken
In French cuisine, this dish is known as Poulet à l'estragon. In this recipe, the flavorful culinary herb combines seductively with nutmeg, garlic, and lemon. Tarragon chicken can be served with potatoes, pasta, or rice. Mushrooms or steamed carrots are perfect as a side dish. Alternatively, you could serve lamb's lettuce with a classic French vinaigrette alongside this popular recipe.
Light & delicious – Tomato cucumber salad with tarragon
Tarragon refines salads and vegetables with a fine herbal aroma and harmonizes particularly well with tomato and cucumber. Bottle tomatoes usually have a particularly intense aroma and are easy to cut into small pieces. You can serve this light salad as an amuse-bouche or starter with white bread and herb butter. Tomato cucumber salad with tarragon is also an excellent side dish for poultry and fish dishes.
Zesty mushroom pan – Tarragon mushrooms
Mushrooms gain a particularly full-bodied aroma when combined with tarragon. Apple cider vinegar gives the dish a delicate fruity note, while nutmeg rounds off the recipe. Tarragon mushrooms are the perfect side dish for turkey strips or pork tenderloin. However, you can also serve this vegetarian dish perfectly with baked potatoes or potato gratin.
