Maybe it's because rhubarb is some of the first fresh produce to hit the markets in months. Maybe it's because we love it's bright red color - such a welcome change! Either way, we love love love rhubarb and try to get as much of it during its short season as we can.
You have to love sour flavors if you want to cook with rhubarb. Most recipes offset the sourness with a good helping of sugar, but that tart and tangy flavor still shines through.
Personally, I love it! But then, I also grew up on it. We had a big rhubarb patch next to our house while I was growing up. It sat unnoticed for ten months out of the year - until the stalks slowly started blushing from green to red. Then we knew it was time to start cooking!
From the Kitchn:
• Rhubarb Lavender Crumble
• Rhubarb Basil Cocktail
• Rhubarb Tart with Orange Glaze
• Rhubarb Syrup
From Elsewhere Around the Web:
• Rhubarb Sorbet with Vanilla Rhubarb Compote from Gourmet
• Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble from 101 Cookbooks
• Rhubarb Ginger Galette from Simply Recipes
• Rice Pudding with Poached Rhubarb from the Bitten Word
• Rhubarb Bars from Cook & Eat
What do you love to make with rhubarb?
Related: What Can I Cook with My Mostly Green Rhubarb?
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Hmm this is probably something I should try again.
Last time I did was as a teenager -- I bit into a piece of strawberry pie that I didn't know was actually strawberry rhubarb pie and just hated it. Maybe it was the texture -- I hate celery's texture, and they're similar yes?
This is my first year experimenting with rhubarb...So far I'm finding I prefer is in savory preparations, but most people seem to use it in sweet.
We also had a rhubarb patch at our house growing up. We used to eat it raw, dipped in sugar. :)
Rhubarb also goes incredibly well with lemon and garlic in more savory preparations.
That being said, rhubarb sauce or rhubarb crisp is about as delicious as it gets. Don't know how much sugar to add? A 4:1 rhubarb:sugar ratio is usually pretty good (i.e. 4 cups rhubarb, 1 cup sugar).
Got some rhubarb at home in the fridge. Think I'll make rhubarb clafoutis. Made the crisp (with no recipe!) a few days ago. *nom*
Rhubarb-apple crumble is my absolute favorite.
To respond to akay, rhubarb breaks down in texture quickly when heated. It develops a melt in your mouth texture that is FAR different from celery, once it's cooked.
Rhubarb crisp FTW! We also had rhubarb growing up, as did my husband. Recommended it to a friend who had never tried it and she freaked out.
soaked in vodka with sugar for six weeks as a schnapps. Then with soda water. It's really good and spring-y.
I LOVE rhubarb! I normally just make a rhubarb crumble with it, sometimes I like it with a good quality natural yogurt for breakfast or with custard for an easy dessert. I will be trying some of the above recipes that is for sure!
I'll be making pickled rhubarb this afternoon. I'll use it for salad toppings and general snacking.
This strawberry Rhubarb pudding cake recipe from Epicurious is my favorite Rhubarb recipe of all time! The cake is moist and buttery tasting, like the perfect poundcakey shortcake. Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream - Absolute HEAVEN!!! I made this for my neighbor last week and they're still raving about it. It even makes a deliciously sinful weekend breakfast with a nice cup of coffee... =)
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Rhubarb-Strawberry-Pudding-Cake-238103
Nice ideas! I've got an excess of rhubarb on my hands so I'm hunting for new uses. I did just make my famous strawberry rhubarb pie (http://thealchemistblog.wordpress.com/2010/06/03/stellar-pie-crust-strawberry-rhubarb-pie-and-my-crippling-paranoia/). I guess I'm a sucker for the classics!
I've also heard that rhubarb can be great when it's turned into a sweet and tart topping for grilled meats, but I've yet to try that...
I tried quite a few savoury rhubarb recipes this year and loved them all. I recommend the Tofu with a Zesty Rhubarb Sauce highly. For a lovely dessert, the Baked Rhubarb and Apples with Earl Grey Tea, Cardamom, and Orange Zest
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