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Tarragon has a sweet taste, which reminds me of aniseed. (Not the same as the herb, anise, though).
The ancient Greeks used tarragon as a medicinal herb to aid bad digestion, and toothache. Recently there has been research into its anti carcinogenic potential. (No, I’m not saying ... Read review
Advantages: useful, cheap, healthy Disadvantages: not everyone likes this strong flavour
...it’s properties.
Tarragon has a sweet taste, which reminds me of aniseed. (Not the same as the herb, anise, though).
The ancient Greeks used tarragon as a medicinal herb to aid bad digestion, and toothache. Recently there has been research into its anti carcinogenic potential. (No, I’m not saying that it cures some cancers, just that researchers are interested in it with that in mind.) There has been much ... ...eliminate these from the body. Tarragon can help to do this.
The Latin name for tarragon is Artemisia Dracunculus. It is the leaf that is used in cooking and for medicinal purposes.
Its original name was Dragon because its root twists and turns several times on itself.
Tarragon salad is tasty and refreshing. You don’t need any salt or other condiment with it as its flavour is so strong and tangy. ... more
This versatile herb is not used widely in the UK. We tend to use it with chicken but don’t often venture into other ways of utilising it’s properties.
Tarragon has a sweet taste, which reminds me of aniseed. (Not the same as the herb, anise, though).
The ancient Greeks used tarragon as a medicinal herb to aid bad digestion, and toothache. Recently there has been research into its anti carcinogenic potential. (No, I’m not saying that it cures some cancers, just that researchers are interested in it with that in mind.) There has been much talk in the press about free radicals and the need to eliminate these from the body. Tarragon can help to do this.
The Latin name for tarragon is Artemisia Dracunculus. It is the leaf that is used in cooking and for medicinal purposes.
Its original name was Dragon because its root twists and turns several times on itself.
Tarragon salad is tasty and refreshing. You don’t need any salt or other condiment with it as its flavour is so strong and tangy.
Tarragon helps the digestion without risking acidity or irritation. It is useful as an alternative to salt in cooking vegetables, for those who follow a low salt diet.
One teaspoon of dried leaves to a cup of boiling water makes a useful remedy for upset stomach or sluggish digestion.
The narrow green leaves add a wonderful flavour to chicken, sauces and salads. Place white vinegar and tarragon in a sealed bottle for about a week to make your own tarragon vinegar.
My favourite way of using this herb is on steamed vegetables. A sprinkling of the leaves over potatoes (no salt), carrots or cauliflower gives a wonderful flavour and makes a welcome change to plain salt and pepper seasoning.
I am not really a fan of vegetables but this herb has changed my attitude and my diet. It is cheap and easily obtained and brings a fresh, new flavour to those boring vegetables.
Advantages: Quick and fun project Disadvantages: Oil doesn't keep well, you need to use it within two weeks
Making herbal oils and vinegars is one of the easiest ways to enjoy the fruits of your labor in the herb garden. The final product, given in a decorative bottle, is a lovely gift for a special friend or family member.
What Can You Do With Them?
You can use herbal oils and vinegars in almost any recipe that calls for plain oil or vinegar. The flavored varieties will add special zing to your favorite recipes, and you can use less oil in your recipes. ... ...you can use less in your cooking. This is a great thing to remember if you're dieting, and trying to watch your fat intake.
Herb Vinegar
You can use any type of vinegar you prefer – white, white or red wine, apple cider, or rice. It depends primarily on the herbs you plan to add. Heat the vinegar almost to boiling, just don't let it boil. Pour the warm vinegar into a sterilized glass jar or bottle to which you have added fresh herb leaves ...
RenoWriter 23.10.2001
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Advantages: Livens up a chicken dish Disadvantages: Very strong flavour so use sparingly
I find that chicken and tarragon make a wonderful combination. Just coat some chicken portions with oil and sprinkle some tarragon on and then place under the grill. Alternatively you can add it to roast chicken.
Tarragon is great for using in sauces and it has a strong flavour so not much is needed. For a quick sauce just fry an onion until soft, add some tarragon, stir in some cream or creme fraiche, season with salt and peeper and then serve ... ...to do is to add tarragon to some mayonaise (works well with mustard mayonaise) and then spread it onto my sandwiches with some chicken. In restaurants you can sometimes be offered tarragon mustard to go with steak though personally I'm not too keen on that combination.
The herb can be used either fresh or dried and can be found in most major supermarkets. One pot costs about one pound and lasts for ages. ...
tiggy77 17.05.2001
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Advantages: Goes well with chicken. Medicinal value Disadvantages: Strong
Tarragon ( Artemisia drancunculus) has a very lengthy history as both a medicinal plant and a culinary herb,with many uses in the kitchen. The ancient Greeks used tarragon as a highly effective remedy for toothache whilst tarragon is good in fighting flue,aiding digestion and is touted as a remedy for herpes. In recent years researchers claim it has anti-cancer properties. The herb's cancer-blocking effect comes from a chemical called caffeic acid:this ... ...mayonnaise. It goes very well with grilled and roast chicken and in various soups such as Lettuce and Tarragon soup.
You can buy this versatile herb in both fresh and dried forms. Look for fresh looking,crisp and bright tarragon and store it in a air-tight jar or in wet form. ...
ashford 31.10.2001
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Advantages: Cheap, easy and fun for children to grow. Disadvantages: They don't taste of much.
for cold winter nights. For this you will need:
1 ½ lbs pumpkin cut in chunks
1 lb potatoes cut in chunks
1 large onion, diced
(Optionally: add any other veg that comes to hand e.g. swede, parsnip, turnip, carrot.)
1 stock cube made up to 1 pint or you can use homemade stock
1 pint milk
1 tsp chopped fresh tarragon
Pinch of nutmeg
1 oz butter and 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Melt the butter with the oil in a large pan and fry the onion until it starts to soften. Add the pumpkin and potatoes (plus any other veg you may want to use up). Stir well and cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking to the pan. Stir in the stock, nutmeg and tarragon and simmer gently until the vegetables are soft - about 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly and then blitz in a blender until smooth. Pour ...
perfectlypolished 29.10.2007 (22.10.2008)
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Advantages: tastes yummy in food, easyish to grow Disadvantages: tastes horrible in tea
Thyme used to be grown in monastery gardens in the south of France, Spain and Italy around the Middle ages for the use as a digestive aid, cough remedy and a treatment for intestinal parasites (no, not Alien3!). But poor old thyme, it’s sometimes seen as the ugly duckling of the herb world. It doesn’t have the extravagant display of blossoms that sage does, nor does it have a distinctive taste like tarragon.
But it IS an invaluable element in the kitchen; it blends itself so nicely and enhances many other herbs without overpowering them. Of course, everyone knows the ingredients of ‘bouquet garni’ (sprigs of parsley, leaves of bay and thyme for those who didn’t). It can be added to give depth to soups, sauces and my favourite – stews.
There are over 100 varieties of thyme, but three are used ...
loulou6 26.05.2001
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Advantages: great taste Disadvantages: lingering smell
excellent garlic bread?
I French loaf
2 cloves of garlic
1/2 teaspoon of sea salt
75g/3oz of salted butter
Cut the bread diagonally all the way down its length at 2cm intervals stopping just before you slice through the bottom. Peel the garlic, crush it and mix with the salt. Beat the mixture into the butter until smooth. Spread the garlic butter on each side of the bread slices and add any remaining over the top of the loaf. Wrap in foil and bake for 5 min in a hot oven (200 C).
*GARLIC AND HERB SAUCE
1 large clove of garlic
Pinch of salt
1/4 pint (150ml) natural yogurt
Black pepper
2 tablespoons of chopped mixed herbs parsley, chives, dill and tarragon.
Using a mortar and pestle crush the garlic to a paste, add the salt. Gradually beat in the yogurt. When it is all mixed add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the chopped ...
Mauri 07.01.2002
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