Rhubarb – Nancy on the Home Front

Oven Roasted Rhubarb Compote

The nice thing about this recipe for oven roasted rhubarb compote is that it uses minimal sugar, just enough to tame the pucker without overwhelming it.

As usual our rhubarb is ready to harvest in abundance! I’m not looking to fill up our pantry but I couldn’t resist trying Lisa’s recipe for Vanilla Rhubarb Jam. It was the first jam of the season and I am actually using the last of last year’s frozen rhubarb to make this jam. If you’veContinue reading “First Jam of the Season”

First Harvest – Rhubarb

First Harvest – Rhubarb If you have been reading my blog for any length of time you know that I am a lover of rhubarb and I have a lot of rhubarb! Here in Vermont rhubarb is the first harvest from the garden. Rhubarb seems to burst from the ground in a matter ofContinue reading “First Harvest – Rhubarb”

Strawberry Rhubarb Shortcake

When the strawberry rhubarb shortcake is baked it has an inverted well for spooning in lightly sweetened whipped cream and fresh fruit.

Got Rhubarb?

If you have been reading my blog for any length of time you know I love rhubarb! While I’m sure one plant would be enough for our garden, instead I have five robust plants! Even before the snow is melting the plants are beginning to burst from the ground. In no time at all weContinue reading “Got Rhubarb?”

Rhubarb Buckle

Recently we had friends share this rhubarb buckle dessert with us. The ginger used in the topping gives this buckle a unique taste.

Prudent Pantry: Got Rhubarb?

Yesterday I picked what I think will be the last of the rhubarb harvest. Rhubarb enjoys cooler weather and we have definitely moved into the hot days of summer. I have a rather large pile of rhubarb sitting on my counter and the question is what to do with it? I will freeze some toContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Got Rhubarb?”

Rhubarb, Date and Apricot Chutney

Rhubarb, Date and Apricot Chutney recipe uses dates, apricots and ginger. The dates and apricots give a rich flavor to the sweet-sour taste of rhubarb.

Rhubarbeque Sauce

My favorite way to enjoy rhubarb is by making Rhubarbeque Sauce! It is a wonderful sauce that is perfect on grilled chicken or pork.