Tarragon

Tarragon has slender, dark-green leaves bursting with hints of licorice, mint, and an earthy aroma much like anise. McCORMICK Tarragon's full-bodied flavour is often paired with fish, eggs and vegetables. Tarragon is a key ingredient in the classic Béarnaise sauce, and is also used to make delicious herb butter for vegetables or to flavour roast chicken or a vinaigrette for mixed greens.

Usage Ideas

Tarragon adds hints of mint and licorice to fish, poultry and vegetables. Here are some ideas to get you started.

• Make a quick sauce for chicken by stirring tarragon into crème fraîche and white wine or adding to a savoury white sauce.
• Stir a tablespoon of tarragon into a creamy chicken soup.
• Sprinkle over glazed carrots for a distinctive flavour.
• prinkle into omelettes or use in salad dressings.
• Pan fry white fish or chicken breasts in tarragon, lemon juice and olive oil.

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Available at local IGA, Super IGA, Franklins and other independent food grocers.Please note that certain products may not be availabe in particular outlets.