Technically a vegetable, rhubarb is classified as a fruit in the U.S. (d'oh) and we're getting into the swing of its season. While rhubarb leaves are toxic and its bitter stalks are often used in traditional Chinese medicine as a laxative (you've been warned), the fruit can be delicious with the addition of a sweetener. Rhubarb in most commonly seen in pies - but please keep yer strawberries outta Sally's rhubarb pie as she is a purist who is spoiled by her Grandmother's award-winning rhubarb-only pie!
Here are some non-traditional rhubarb recipes that we can't wait to try this season:
I'm having a hard time imagining the flavor of rhubarb without strawberries (sorry, Sally!) I will have to try one of these recipes out :)
ReplyDeleteTrust, it is divine. I'll try to make my grandma's recipe soon and bring it into the office!
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