It's Tarragon Time!

1/17Tarragon Crab Salad
Mix this salad just before serving to preserve the freshness of the tarragon and chives.
Photo by Romulo Yanes2/17Asparagus with Tarragon Sherry Vinaigrette
In this classic preparation, steamed asparagus is tossed with a fragrant Provençal-style dressing and garnished with hard-boiled eggs that have been pushed through a sieve.
the new easy, photography by William Meppem3/17Tarragon and Lemon Roast Chicken
Tarragon bolsters the anise flavor of sautéed fennel in this quick spring braise.
Danny Kim4/17Sparkling Tarragon-Gin Lemonade
With or without the gin, tarragon adds an extra waft of refreshment to sparkling lemonade.
Peden + Munk5/17Marinated Beets with Pistachios and Tarragon
A wonderful make-ahead side dish, these beets are also great to keep on hand for tossing into salads and grain bowls.
Linda Pugliese<br>food styling by Anna Hampton<br>props from ABC Home6/17Tarragon-Cilantro Salsa Verde
Tarragon is that extra little something in this herb-loaded sauce, which you can use on everything: Grilled lobster, roasted pork, steamed fish (the list goes on).
Jeremy Liebman7/17Citrus Salad With Tarragon
This recipe features the no-heat technique for making simple syrup, which is a great way to preserve the freshness of delicate herbs like tarragon.
SUSAN GENTRY McWHINNEY8/17Tarragon Pizza Bianca
Take pizza into warm-weather terrain with the unexpected toppings of fennel, zucchini, tarragon, and creamy, pungent brie cheese.
Gentl & Hyers9/17Pickled Carrots with Tarragon
Although it's not a usual player in Southeast Asian cuisine, tarragon adds a welcome anise perfume to these Thai-spiced pickles.
Photo by Christopher Hirsheimer and Melissa Hamilton10/17Peach-Tarragon Shortcake
Tarragon does double-duty in this summer dessert, lending its aroma to a bowl of macerating peaches as well as a fragrant tarragon butter glossed over the top of tender shortcake.
Lara Ferroni11/17Fresh Salmon Burgers with Tarragon Mayonnaise
This tarragon mayo is perfect as a topping on salmon burgers, but be sure to serve extra on the side for dipping French fries.
Marcus Nilsson12/17Seafood en Brodo with Tarragon Pesto
Tarragon and parsley work together to freshen up a pot of seafood simmered in a rich homemade broth.
José Picayo13/17Grilled Chicken Salad with Radishes, Cucumbers, and Tarragon Pesto
Tossed with a tarragon–lemon vinaigrette and drizzled with tarragon pesto, this salad is a bowl of spring.
Christopher Baker14/17Grapefruit and White Beets with Yogurt and Tarragon
This elegant dish makes a great first course for a spring brunch or garden party.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food styling by Rhoda Boone15/17Baked Mustard-Crusted Salmon With Asparagus and Tarragon
Tarragon serves as a fragrant, fresh garnish for this one-pan dinner of slow-roasted salmon and aspagagus.
Linda Xiao16/17Steamed Mussels with Tomato and Chorizo Broth
Perhaps the greatest marriage of all time: Tarragon meets the liquor from briny mussels in this aromatic tomato broth. Be sure to serve with plenty of crusty bread for sopping—trust us.




