Tarragon recipes

Lemon sole with sesame seeds

Feather-light fillets of broiled sole are given more substance in this dish by their savoury, crunchy coating of mustard and sesame seeds. Two colorful vegetables complete a summer treat.

Lemon sole with sesame seeds

Cool Cucumber Soup

This is a great soup to make on a steamy summer's day since it requires no cooking at all. Just assemble the ingredients and mix them together, then it is ready to eat and enjoy.

Cool Cucumber Soup

Bean hotpot

Tapas of Almonds, Olives and Cheese

These three simple ingredients are lightly flavoured to create a delicious Spanish tapas medley that is perfect for a casual starter or nibbles to serve with pre-dinner drinks.

Tapas of Almonds, Olives and Cheese

Fresh vegetable soup

Broccoli, button onions and mushrooms are among the vegetables of diverse colour and texture in this chunky soup, but its distinctive character comes from the tarragon whose flavour pervades the creamy base.

Fresh vegetable soup

Chicken with Red Wine Vinegar

These chicken breasts with their slightly tart taste are inspired by a famous French chef and make an original, light and tasty Christmas meal. You could substitute tarragon vinegar, if you prefer.

Chicken with Red Wine Vinegar

Tuna and cucumber rings

Salmon Risotto with Cucumber

Beef En Croute with Bearnaise

Leek and Carrot Stir fry

Two favourite winter vegetables team up with tarragon in this refreshing combination, stir-fried in minutes.

Leek and Carrot Stir fry

Pumpkin Soup

The sweet flavour of pumpkin is good in soups, teaming well with other more savoury ingredients such as potatoes to make a warm and comforting dish.

Pumpkin Soup

Trout in Herb and Wine Jelly

A combination of wine and herbs complements the subtle flavour of the trout to create an elegantly marbled summer dish. Pink peppercorns and smoked trout give it extra colour and zest.

Trout in Herb and Wine Jelly

Artichoke Frittata

Baked Chicken with Herbs

Baked chicken with herbs is economical and easy to prepare: gently cooked in a blend of lemon, marjoram, tarragon and wine, it is popular with children and can be served from the cooking pot. Cooking time: 2 hours

Baked Chicken with Herbs

Smoked Salmon Pate with Chive Pikelets

Crab soup

This luxury soup made with minimum effort is a cook's delight and a treat for the diners. The gentle flavour of the crab gains a hot undertone from curry powder and basil.