Vanns Spices Tarragon, French
Vanns Spices was founded in Baltimore, MD in 1981 to provide premium quality seasoning blends and spices for the professional chef and cooking enthusiast. Guided by our commitment to great taste, health and sustainability, Vanns continues to scour the world in search of unusual spices and to develop new products.
- The two types of tarragon, Russian and French, both originate oddly enough from Russia.
- Tarragon is a main staple in French cooking and a component of the French Fines Herbs blend along with chervil, parsley and chives.
- The taste of French tarragon is savory with light anise or licorice-like flavors and is preferred over Russian tarragon.
- You can use tarragon leaves fresh or dried in a number of applications.
- Tarragon is high in vitamins A and C and has been thought to stimulate the appetite.
- This herb is savory with light anise or licorice-like notes and pairs well with chervil, parsley, chives, basil, and dill.
- Season soups, dressings, chicken, seafood, and egg dishes. Used in many classic French sauces.
- When substituting dry herbs for fresh, use 1/3 of the amount specified.
