A delicate combination of spring herbs that are esteemed in French cuisine. Here we combine fresh chervil, tarragon, parsley and chives into a delightful vinaigrette. Taste the sweetness of the honey balanced by the anise flavor of the chervil and tarragon and finished with a little heat from the garlic and mustard. Delicious accompaniment to…
Category: Tarragon
Recipe: Ricotta Spread with Fines Herbes Blend
This classic French herb blend lends itself to spring vegetables, spread over crostini, or cooked into omelets. Just don’t expose this to too much heat; the delicate flavors will dissipate quickly! Ingredients: 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 cup fresh herbs, finely chopped (equal parts chervil, tarragon, chives and parsley) 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and…
Recipe: Tarragon-Grapefruit Mint Vinaigrette Dressing
The flavors of anise and grapefruit pair wonderfully together. In this recipe, we combine our grapefruit mint and French tarragon to craft a delightfully light dressing for summer salads. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup oil 2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar 1/2 cup grapefruit mint leaves, packed 1/4 cup French tarragon leaves, packed 3 sprigs parsley, leaves and…
Recipe: Herbal Infused Whipped Cream
In the height of summer, nothing beats a bowl of fresh fruit with a dollop of whipped cream. Raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, and peaches. Mmm-mmm, I can’t wait. You can take this simple summertime treat to the next level by infusing the cream with fresh herbs before it’s whipped. It’s super simple and only takes a…
Grilling (Tarra)gon Wild
It’s early summer, outdoor temps are heating up and the grills are rolling out. Pair this with late spring and early summer vegetables and I’ve got one herb on my mind. French tarragon! French tarragon is a perennial herb with a delectable licorice-citrusy flavor, that leaves a slight tingle of sweetness on your tongue. Related…