Rhubarb holds a strange place near my heart. My family has two topics of conversation during the spring/summer: rhubarb and tomatoes. The rhubarb that grows in both my grandfather’s backyard and mother’s backyard (albeit slightly sadly), came from the original plant my great-grandfather planted. Every time someone moved, the rhubarb came with us. While I know we could buy new rhubarb plants and probably have it grow stronger, there is a certain sentiment to keeping the older plant around. Our rhubarb comes with a bit of family history.
Needless to say, I grew up with the flavor of rhubarb. It wasn’t until later in life that I learned rhubarb is often paired with strawberries, I know, slightly shocking. I knew only the traditional rhubarb pie and rhubarb sauce.
While I’ve been watching my sugar intake this year, I’ve been incorporating more rhubarb in to savory dishes. However, I was yelled at by a friend who told me that I couldn’t have a rhubarb season without pie, it didn’t seem right. So I thought this week I would share a few more sweet rhubarb recipes and make up for the fact that I hadn’t made pie (yet.)
- No-Churn Rhubarb Ice Cream from Sarah of the Vanilla Bean Blog (Rhubarb Ice Cream is exciting in itself but when you add the fact that it’s no-churn, I think that takes it to amazingness!)
- Honey Almond Rhubarb Crumble from Sonja and Alex of A Couple Cooks (love, love, love the use of honey and ginger!)
- Savory Rhubarb and Chipotle Goat Cheese Pizza from Joanne of Eats Well With Others (I know this is a list of sweet, but this pizza looks too good not to share!)
- Orange Scented Honey Rhubarb Swirl Cake from Jacqui of Good Things Grow (I’m wishing I had a large piece of this for breakfast!)
- Rhubarb Curd from Daisy of Daisy’s World
- Honey Roasted Rhubarb from Maria of Two Peas and Their Pod (A perfect topping for ice cream or yogurt!)
- Rhubarb Mojito from Ashley of Not Without Salt (I don’t think words can even describe this!)
Noodles with Kale and Spicy Rhubarb Sauce
Hazelnut Pancakes with Cardamom Rhubarb Compote
Curried Lentils with Rhubarb Chutney
Swiss Chard and Black Bean Enchiladas with Chipotle Rhubarb Sauce
Also, I have a bit more information and links to even more recipes over on the rhubarb page- so be sure to check it out! Also, to see photos for all these recipes and past “craving” recipes, be sure to head over to my pinterest board!
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