Though they may not look it, those fibrous rhubarb stalks are one of the most special and versatile ingredients to pop up in spring! While technically a vegetable, rhubarb is often treated like a fruit. Tart to the taste and most commonly used in pies and other desserts, rhubarb can also be used as the base for an elegant sauce over meat dishes. It’s a sturdy stalk, so it holds well in long bakes or braises and, of course, cakes and pies. To help get you started, here are half a dozen sweet and savory rhubarb recipes to try. Just remember that the season is short, so stock up while you can (then feel free to find some in the frozen aisle for the rest of the year).
Rhubarb Sorbet with Pistachio Brittle
Transform rhubarb into a tangy treat of brilliant hues of deep rose with this recipe from Jamie Oliver. The tartness of the rhubarb is balanced by the sweetness of the sugar, resulting in a refreshing and palate-cleansing dessert.
Crispy Rhubarb Lemon Chicken Bake
This Cotter Crunch lemon chicken bake makes an easy one-pan meal! A tangy rhubarb marinade helps the chicken caramelize while it cooks, and the crispy rhubarb shavings on top add a delightful crunch!
Strawberry-Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake
This lovely upside-down cake from EatingWell is sure to delight your guests. Both delicate and sturdy, it’s sweetened with brown sugar, flavored with lemon juice and vanilla, and moistened with yogurt. The strawberries give it an extra springtime flair!
Roasted Salmon with Rhubarb
In this Feasting at Home entrée, the baked salmon and rhubarb stalks are roasted together in the oven, then paired with wilted, garlicky chard. This fast and flavorful dinner is simple to make and ready to enjoy in minutes.
Rhubarb-and-Currant Mostarda
This tart and slightly spicy mostarda from Food & Wine will be the star of your next cheese board, but don’t limit it to just that! The tangy sauce sauce studded with mustard seeds and plump currents is also phenomenal with roast duck, chicken, or turkey.
Panna Cotta with Rhubarb Sauce
Good things come to those who wait! This recipe from Food Nouveau may take a bit longer (5 hours) than your average dessert, but much of that time is just letting your silky panna cotta set in the fridge. If you want to make it dairy-free, you can use a combination of oat milk and soy cream or coconut cream.
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