tarragon
tarragon
Definition
tar·ra·gon (tar′ə gän′)
noun
- an Old World wormwood (Artemisia dracunculus) whose fragrant leaves are used for seasoning, esp. in vinegar
- the leaves of this plant
Etymology: Sp taragona < Ar ṭarkhūn < ? Gr drakōn, dragon
tarragon
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- chop: Fresh tarragon chopped into a chicken casserole, or roasted with a chicken is divine.
- dry: Stir in 2 tsp dried tarragon and plenty of freshly ground black pepper and bring to the boil.
- grow: Growing Tarragon Although it is not the easiest of herbs to grow, tarragon can be grown in containers.
- add: Stir in the crème fraîche to make a creamy sauce, season with pepper and salt, then if you want add the tarragon.
Adjective modifier
- fresh: Fresh tarragon chopped into a chicken casserole, or roasted with a chicken is divine.
- French: French tarragon grows well in containers - a sensible choice where the soil or climate is not suitable.
- Russian: Oddly enough both French and Russian tarragon are said to have originated in Siberia reaching Europe in the Middle Ages.
Modifies a noun
- jus: Michael chose one of the special dishes of the day, a chargrilled filet of lamb in a mint and tarragon jus.
- vinegar: Add the tarragon vinegar and white wine, and cook for a few minutes until the sauce is reduced down to syrup.
- sauce: My main course was chicken in a mushroom and tarragon cream sauce, with an excellent filet of good quality chicken.
- butter: To make tarragon butter, mix together 2 tbsp.
- cream: My main course was chicken in a mushroom and tarragon cream sauce, with an excellent filet of good quality chicken.
- leave: Pour over the veal and scatter with the reserved tarragon leaves.
Noun used with modifier
- tablespoon: Chop a little parsley and 2 tablespoons tarragon leaves.
