Tarragon Recipes

Tarragon is a delicate herb with a sweet, lightly peppery flavor and a subtle anise-like aroma. It is especially useful in French-inspired recipes, where it brings brightness to creamy sauces, roasted chicken, fish, eggs, and vinaigrettes.

Use tarragon when you want a recipe to taste fresh and aromatic without adding heat. It works beautifully in chicken salad, béarnaise sauce, herb butter, potato salad, seafood dishes, and simple pan sauces finished with lemon or white wine.

Fresh tarragon is more fragrant and nuanced, while dried tarragon is stronger and best used in small amounts. Add fresh leaves near the end of cooking to preserve their flavor, and add dried tarragon earlier so it has time to soften and infuse the dish.