tarragon

noun tar·ra·gon \ ˈter-ə-ˌgän , ˈta-rə- also -gən \

Updated on: 16 Apr 2018

Definition of tarragon

: a small widely cultivated perennial artemisia (Artemisia dracunculus) having aromatic narrow usually entire leaves; also : its leaves used as a seasoning

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Gin goes well with tarragon or rosemary, and whiskey likes the bright touch of peaches or apricots.

— kevin hopper, idahostatesman, "Natural cocktail flavors abound with the use of a muddler | Idaho Statesman," 10 Apr. 2018
Add the shallots and tarragon to the egg yolks and mix together.

— susan selasky, Detroit Free Press, "Welcome springtime with these beautiful brunch recipes," 25 Mar. 2018
Bring vinegar, sugar, coriander seeds, tarragon, salt, and mint to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt.

— andy baraghani, Bon Appetit, "Hot-Pink Pearl Onion Pickles," 19 Mar. 2018
Keep the chives and add 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley, and a couple of tablespoons of fresh tarragon, some dill, minced garlic to taste, salt and pepper.

— fred thompson, charlotteobserver, "This homemade blue cheese dressing will give you the ultimate wing experience," 27 Feb. 2018
Antipasti specials include a salad of frisée, asparagus, fresh fava beans, tarragon, crispy guanciale and farm egg ($23).

— julie giuffrida, latimes.com, "Our 2018 Easter dining guide: brunch buffets, mimosas and plenty of eggs," 27 Mar. 2018
Spoon citrus juice over salad, scatter pistachios and tarragon over, and drizzle with oil.

— andy baraghani, Bon Appetit, "Citrus and Avocado Salad with Orange Water," 19 Mar. 2018
Mains include salmon with sea bass with a romesco sauce; herbs de Provence roasted chicken with tarragon aioli; rosemary lamb chops; seafood paella; and steak frites made with a bone-in rib-eye and served with Parmesan truffle fries.

— greg morago, Houston Chronicle, "Chic Fig & Olive restaurant opens in Galleria," 12 Mar. 2018
Increase heat to high, stir in wine and chopped tarragon; boil until liquid reduces by half.

— Sunset, "Asparagus and White-Wine Chicken," 22 Jan. 2018

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