Rhubarb’s Ready!

Sprouting in gardens and backyards this time of year, rosy rhubarb inspires good cooks to dig out well-loved recipes calling for those sweet-tart stalks. If you don’t have your own rhubarb plant, check for a neighbor who’s willing to share...or look for this seasonal favorite at the supermarket.

Rhubarb Ice Cream
"Always refreshing, this rich-tasting ice cream is great on a spring or summer evening," suggests field editor Rachel Garcia of Honolulu, Hawaii.

Rhubarb Strawberry Torte
Norma Wehrung of Getzville, New York writes, "This pretty dessert has been a special favorite for years. Recently, it received raves from my card club."

Rhubarb Angel Dessert
A delightfully tangy rhubarb filling tops the shortbread crust in this recipe from field editor Patricia Staudt of Marble Rock, Iowa. The tender meringue will melt in your mouth!

Rhubarb Icebox Dessert
A light and fluffy marshmallow layer tops the rhubarb filling in this delicious make-ahead recipe shared by Dumont, Minnesota field editor Renee Schwebach.

Frosted Rhubarb Cookies
"Since these cookies freeze well, I make a lot of them during rhubarb season," says field editor Ann Marie Moch of Kintyre, North Dakota. "They are best when you use young tender stalks."

Sparkling Rhubarb Spritzer
"Folks with a rhubarb plant or two will love this recipe," predicts Sue Rebers of Campbellsport, Wisconsin. "It’s a nice change from the usual lemonade—we enjoy it all summer long."

Pineapple Rhubarb Pie
From Dickinson, North Dakota, Lila McNamara relates, "Fresh or frozen rhubarb works equally well in this pie. It’s delicious served with ice cream. And it’s quick and easy if you use ready-made crusts."

Strawberry Rhubarb Trifle
Guests are sure to "think spring" when they see and taste this delectable trifle from field editor Wendy Dowling of Port Moulton, Nova Scotia.