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Seasons/Availability
Tarragon is available year round.
Current Facts
Tarragon is one of the most important culinary herbs; it is known as one of the four Fine Herbs along with chives, chervil and parsley. Although their are two distinct varieties, French and Russian, only true French tarragon is valued for its flavor and aromatics. True tarragon is unique in that it cannot be started from seed, but must be propagated by a cutting.
Description/Taste
Tarragon is a fragrant, leafy, delicate herb with aromatics of anise and pepper. Distinctive in appearance, its blade-like leaves are narrow, pointed and smooth. They grow off of thin, wispy, but hardy branches on small shrub plants.
Nutritional Value
Fresh Tarragon possesses an essential volatile oil, chemically identical with that of Anise.
Applications
Tarragon has a strong, anise flavor not suited for all applications. Best used fresh, pair tarragon with chicken, shellfish, cream-based sauces, white wines, potatoes, fresh herbs, vinegars and whole grain mustard. Use sparingly as tarragon can overpower other flavors. Keep cool and dry until ready to use.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The name tarragon is actually a derivative of the Latin name Dracunculus, meaning little dragon. In French it translates to Herbe au Dragon.
Geography/History
Although tarragon is most closely associated with European and specifically French cuisine, its origins can be traced to Siberia. It was in the 16th century that it was first cultivated in Europe. Colonists settling in America brought with them, tarragon in the 19th century for their kitchen gardens.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Tarragon. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Tarragon is available year round.
Current Facts
Tarragon is one of the most important culinary herbs; it is known as one of the four Fine Herbs along with chives, chervil and parsley. Although their are two distinct varieties, French and Russian, only true French tarragon is valued for its flavor and aromatics. True tarragon is unique in that it cannot be started from seed, but must be propagated by a cutting.
Description/Taste
Tarragon is a fragrant, leafy, delicate herb with aromatics of anise and pepper. Distinctive in appearance, its blade-like leaves are narrow, pointed and smooth. They grow off of thin, wispy, but hardy branches on small shrub plants.
Nutritional Value
Fresh Tarragon possesses an essential volatile oil, chemically identical with that of Anise.
Applications
Tarragon has a strong, anise flavor not suited for all applications. Best used fresh, pair tarragon with chicken, shellfish, cream-based sauces, white wines, potatoes, fresh herbs, vinegars and whole grain mustard. Use sparingly as tarragon can overpower other flavors. Keep cool and dry until ready to use.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The name tarragon is actually a derivative of the Latin name Dracunculus, meaning little dragon. In French it translates to Herbe au Dragon.
Geography/History
Although tarragon is most closely associated with European and specifically French cuisine, its origins can be traced to Siberia. It was in the 16th century that it was first cultivated in Europe. Colonists settling in America brought with them, tarragon in the 19th century for their kitchen gardens.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| Azul La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9677 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Tender Greens | San Diego CA | 619-226-6254 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| 333 Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-433-3333 |
| Cowboy Star | San Diego CA | 619-450-5880 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Crab Catcher La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9587 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Marine Room | San Diego CA | 858-551-4676 |
| Bo Beau Kitchen & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-224-2884 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| Avenue 5 | San Diego CA | 619-542-0394 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| D Bar SoCal | San Diego CA | 619-632-7644 |
| Stingaree | San Diego CA | 619-544-0867 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Vagabond | San Diego CA | 619-255-1035 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Bertrand at Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Nick's At The Pier | San Diego CA | 858-810-1730 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Neighborhood Burger Wine and Beer | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Currant | San Diego CA | 619-702-6309 |
| Knotty Barrel | San Diego CA | 619-269-7156 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| La Valencia | San Diego CA | 858-551-3750 |
| Bernard'O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-487-7171 |
| Delicia's | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-8000 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House | San Diego CA | 858-453-2583 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Donovan's Prime Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-906-4850 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Fibonaccis | San Diego CA | 858-677-9974 |
| Red Light District | San Diego CA | 619-255-2800 |
| Cucina Urbana | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Gossip Grill | San Diego CA | 619-260-8023 |
| Offshore Sports Grill | San Diego CA | 619-276-2253 |
| Horizon School | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5599 |
| Gabardine | San Diego CA | 619-398-9810 |
| Market Restaurant and Bar | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0007 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Croces | San Diego CA | 619-233-4355 |
| Searsucker | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| Salad Style | San Diego CA | 619-255-6731 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| J six | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Whisknladle | San Diego CA | 858-551-7575 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Cavaillon | San Diego CA | 858-433-0483 |
| Bankers Hill Restaurant and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-231-0222 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Barbarella | San Diego CA | 858-454-7373 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Tarragon. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Gastronomy |
|
Mixed Herb Pesto |
| WasabiBratwurst |
|
Fresh Tarragon Salad Dressing |
| The Cooking Blog |
|
Grilled Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Herb Butter |
| Melissa Nibbles |
|
Healthy Linguini with Clam Sauce |
