Whole Barbecued Lemon Tarragon Chicken

The tender and juicy results of this chicken will impress anyone who usually finds grilled chicken a little dry. Slice, and serve with salad greens drizzled with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon.

Egg and Tarragon Tea Sandwiches

Jenny Cameron, who works on the family-run Ravenhill Herb Farm near Victoria, offers these pretty open-faced tea sandwiches from Herbal Celebrations Cookbook (Whitecap, 2000), the cookbook she coauthored. Jenny suggests using a 2-inch (5 cm) round or fluted cutter.

Chilled Tarragon Roasted Tomato Soup

Delicious served icy cold or piping hot (see tip, below), this soup is best made at the height of summer, when tomatoes and peppers are at the peak of their flavour.

Crab Dumplings with Tarragon Mayonnaise

Spring Salad Cups with Tarragon Dressing

Bright, fresh and prettily cupped on a platter, this appetizer is guaranteed to please both in looks and taste.

One-Pot Salmon with Vegetables & Tarragon

Flavourful fish and loads of fresh veggies make this simple dish the perfect spring meal.

Grilled Vegetable Salad with Tarragon Dressing

Poached Salmon with Green Peppercorn Tarragon Sauce

Serve this succulent salmon warm or chilled. This sauce is also delicious with steamed asparagus or artichokes. Green peppercorns in brine are often sold in small cans in gourmet and some large grocery stores. Sometimes green peppercorns are jarred in vinegar, in which case they should be drained and rinsed before using.

Corn and Feta Tart with Fresh Tarragon

This elegant quiche-like tart is great served with a green salad for brunch or a light dinner. A flaky cornmeal pastry enhances the sweet corn filling.

Scallops With Zucchini Couscous and Tarragon Butter Sauce

Couscous is a great secret weapon for busy nights because it needs only a 5-minute soak to be ready for the table. If you don't like scallops, peeled deveined jumbo shrimp make a tasty substitute.