French Green Beans

Sweet haricots verts, or French green beans, pair well with the gentle anise flavor of fresh French tarragon, which has a distinct licorice-like aroma. In our garden at the Woodland House, we grow a variety of green beans and French tarragon throughout the spring and summer months (see Resources, if you want to grow your own, although any small green beans or tarragon can work in a pinch). All season long, we pick the beans when they’re still quite smal