directions
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With the food processor running, drop in the garlic cloves and process until minced
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Turn off the machine and add the tarragon, parsley, walnuts, Parmesan cheese and salt
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Pulse to finely chop the ingredients
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With the machine running again, pour in the oil and process to make a paste
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Use immediately or cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Yield: 1 cup SUGGESTED USE: Tarragon is the perfect match for chicken
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6
Try this paste rubbed under and over the skin of a whole chicken (2 hours) or all over chicken pieces or boneless breasts (1 hour)
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This is also a nice pesto tossed with hot, cooked vegetables.
Tarragon Pesto
ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/2 cup fresh tarragon leaves
- 1 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 /4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 /2 teaspoon salt
- 1 /2 cup olive or vegetable oil