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Post by Karmady on May 23, 2016 2:45:22 GMT
I have one huge plant, it really needs to be split. I cut a whole bunch of rhubarb and made a vegan strawberry/rhubarb crumble yesterday and again today. The boys ate it for dessert and breakfast. I used Earth Balance instead of butter because dd is vegan and it was delicious.
What else are you making? Any tried and true recipes?
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Post by femalebusiness on May 23, 2016 2:51:34 GMT
I like it raw pulled out of the garden. We had a huge patch when I was a kid and we ate the stalks all summer. After many years I just planted a couple of plants about six months ago and I am back to eating it raw when I am in the garden. I have never made a pie with it but I am going to try a strawberry and rhubarb pie as soon as I get a chance, mainly for my husband as he thinks the raw stuff is nasty.
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Post by bunnyhug on May 23, 2016 3:08:13 GMT
I've made a double batch of muffins and tried a new rhubarb custard pie recipe that was pretty good. My plant is massive--taller than me and about 6 feet across--so I try to keep ahead of it by pulling the new stalks before they get too woody!
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Post by crazy4scraps on May 23, 2016 3:22:06 GMT
My brother gave me a huge chunk of the root from his last year and it grew into this giant plant. I'm not a big fan of it but DH likes it. He said something about wanting some sauce and somebody having a recipe but I haven't seen it yet.
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Post by AussieMeg on May 23, 2016 3:31:03 GMT
Rhubarb and strawberry crumble!! Or the more common rhubarb and apple crumble if you prefer.
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Post by quinlove on May 23, 2016 3:59:01 GMT
I don't have a rhubarb plant, but I love a rhubarb strawberry jelly. It's really fool proof, made with strawberry jello. The recipe has been a favorite of ours for years.
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Post by PLurker on May 23, 2016 4:15:08 GMT
I like most all rhubarb stuff. One of the EASIEST and tasty is Rhubarb Dump Cake. No mixing. Just layer stuff and bake in a 13x19 pan at 350 for 45 min to an hour until golden brown.
Layer 1: rhubard, cut up 5-6 cups (doesn't need to be exact- just a good cover of bottom)
layer 2: one can crushed pineapple, with juice (a lot of people use sugar and add water, too. I prefer this as no added sugar and more flavor)
layer 3: 1 3oz pkg jello sprinkled over, i use strawberry
layer 4: Dry (right out of box) cake mix, I prefer yellow
Layer 5: one stick or so melted better drizzled over top.
Bake and that's it. Still warm is good with vanilla ice cream. It thickens more as cool/cold. Kids like to eat warm with ice cream (I think they just have no patience). I like it cold and firmer best.
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Post by tenacious on May 23, 2016 5:03:06 GMT
Always strawberry rhubarb pie. My girlfriends mom makes a rhubarb punch syrup that she cans, then you add soda over ice. That sounds good to me, too!
Erin
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Post by anniefb on May 23, 2016 6:10:34 GMT
I love it roasted in the oven (or poached) with just a bit of sugar and ginger. I add green ginger wine as the poaching liquid.
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Post by craftykitten on May 23, 2016 7:08:02 GMT
Rhubarb and ginger jam is the best!
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Post by rhhdk on May 23, 2016 8:12:54 GMT
In Denmark we boil them with sugar (and sometimes strawberry or orhter red berries) and eat it with milk or creme and sugar - it is a very popular summerdessert - google translate call it a stew, but I am not sure this is the right term.  |
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Post by Merge on May 23, 2016 10:34:57 GMT
*sob* I miss rhubarb so much! It doesn't grow here, and when you occasionally see it in the grocery store, it's like$8/lb. My mom always had a ton of rhubarb in the summer. My favorite was rhubarb crisp, but strawberry/rhubarb pie was a close second.
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Post by oldcrow on May 23, 2016 14:14:37 GMT
I make a rhubarb custard pie but I also stew it and have a small bowl with toast for breakfast.
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Post by miominmio on May 23, 2016 14:16:51 GMT
Eating it raw (dipped in sugar), soup or rhubarb custard pie.
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Post by casii on May 23, 2016 15:58:50 GMT
What the heck!?! Most of you are forgetting that you also MUST post recipes. I have 4 enormous stands of rhubarb that must be used.  |
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Post by Karmady on May 23, 2016 17:09:40 GMT
I use this general recipe for all crumbles, it's modified from another one that I found online. For sweeter fruit like apples or peaches, I use 1/4 cup of white sugar, rhubarb is tart so I use 1/2 cup. Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble 10 cups of fruit (I use more, who doesn't like fruit ? I fill a 4L White Corningware dish about 60% full) 1/2 cup of white sugar 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour (add a bit more for juicy fruits, a bit less for apples) 1 tsp ground cinnamon (I also add a sprinkle of cardamom for strawberry-rhubarb) 1/2 cup of water Topping 2 cups of large flake oats 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 cup butter, melted ( I use Earth Balance vegan "butter" if my vegan dd is home) Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees 2. Place the fruit into baking dish and spread out evenly. Mix the white sugar, 3 tbls of flour , ground cinnamon (and any other extra spices you choose) together. Sprinkle over fruit in baking dish. Pour water over mixture 3. Combine the oats, 1 c flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and melted butter together. Crumble evenly over the fruit mixture 4. Bake at 350 for about 45 minutes This is a really easy recipe. Great with vanilla ice cream! If you want to use less sugar, you can do that. Modify as needed. I substitute other fruits in season. The original recipe calls for 1 cup of quick oats but they disintegrated into the fruit juice and since I'm using extra fruit, I needed more topping. Large flakes are perfect. You can also make a smaller dish by using similar ratios in smaller amounts. This recipe is idiot proof Everyone eats the leftovers for breakfast  It makes about 10 generous portions. |
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Post by irisheyes on May 23, 2016 17:18:09 GMT
I needed this thread today.
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Post by danalz on May 23, 2016 17:21:20 GMT
I made rhubarb crisp last night. It was so yummy!
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Post by valleyview on May 23, 2016 19:18:23 GMT
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Post by nicolep on May 31, 2016 19:47:02 GMT
Ohhh rhubarb...how I love thee!! A couple of years ago I made these rhubarb pickles and they were awesome!  |
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Post by elaine on May 31, 2016 20:04:15 GMT
Ohhh rhubarb...how I love thee!! A couple of years ago I made these rhubarb pickles and they were awesome! That sounds awesome! |
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Post by Mystie on May 31, 2016 20:42:01 GMT
I would kill for a good piece of rhubarb pie. Just rhubarb, no other fruits involved. I've never tried to make it myself, just relied on talented elderly friends, but I might have to give it a shot. It's hard to find rhubarb at the grocery store here, though, except for a tiny window. I may be too late.
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Post by carhoch on May 31, 2016 21:05:43 GMT
I would kill for a good piece of rhubarb pie. Just rhubarb, no other fruits involved. I've never tried to make it myself, just relied on talented elderly friends, but I might have to give it a shot. It's hard to find rhubarb at the grocery store here, though, except for a tiny window. I may be too late. I live in Suffolk Va so reasonably close to you if by any chance you come my way please feel free to come pick some in my yard . |
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Post by Mystie on May 31, 2016 22:05:33 GMT
I would kill for a good piece of rhubarb pie. Just rhubarb, no other fruits involved. I've never tried to make it myself, just relied on talented elderly friends, but I might have to give it a shot. It's hard to find rhubarb at the grocery store here, though, except for a tiny window. I may be too late. I live in Suffolk Va so reasonably close to you if by any chance you come my way please feel free to come pick some in my yard . You're so kind! I might just do that!  |
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Post by mollycoddle on May 31, 2016 23:33:20 GMT
I cook it like applesauce, with sugar and a little water. Delicious.
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Post by jayfab on Jun 1, 2016 2:01:22 GMT
Rhubarb bread, so good!
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Post by cherrie on Jun 1, 2016 3:23:15 GMT
Our farmers market opens tomorrow....I'm going for the rhubarb!!
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It makes about 10 generous portions.
