Seattle Seasonal

Ingredient

Rhubarb

Off

Flavor: Sharp sour, celery-like fiber.

Type

vegetable

Peak Months

Apr, May

Season Window

Apr → Jun

Flavor & uses

Sharp sour, celery-like fiber.

Poach, compote, gastrique, pie fillings.

Storage

Refrigerate wrapped; use within 5 days.

Today

Phase: Off

Peak: Apr, May

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Rhubarb Compote

This simple, four-ingredient rhubarb compote is a sweet and tart dessert sauce that can be served over ice cream, yogurt, or other sweets.

Local produce: 90%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 80%

Rhubarb Recipes for Pacific Northwest Seasonal Menus

A collection of sweet and savory rhubarb recipes, featuring the bright pink spring vegetable in cakes, crumbles, and more.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 70%

Rhubarb Crumble Bars

Rhubarb Crumble Bars feature a thick and generous base, a juicy, sweet and tart rhubarb compote, and a crispy oat crumble on top.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 50%Bold flavor: 80%

Roasted Rhubarb Fool

A spring dessert featuring roasted rhubarb sauce and whipped cream.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 80%

Rhubarb Recipes for Spring

Rhubarb-based recipes featuring bright, tart flavors and versatile preparation methods like baking, roasting, and pairing with complementary ingredients.

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Rhubarb Desserts and Sweet Dishes for Spring

This collection of rhubarb recipes features a variety of sweet desserts and dishes that highlight the tart, tangy flavor of rhubarb, often paired with complementary ingredients like strawberries.

Local produce: 70%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 80%

Seasonal Rhubarb Recipes for a High-End Menu

This recipe collection features tart rhubarb in sweet and savory dishes, including cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks, showcasing the versatility of this spring ingredient.

Local produce: 70%Complexity: 50%Bold flavor: 70%

Seasonal Rhubarb Recipes for Upscale Menus

This collection of sweet and savory rhubarb recipes features the tart, seasonal ingredient in a variety of preparations, from pies and jams to barbecued chicken, suitable for high-end restaurant menus.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 60%Bold flavor: 80%

Elevated Rhubarb Recipes for the Pacific Northwest Palate

Enjoy a collection of gourmet rhubarb-forward recipes, including coffee cake, bars, and more, featuring the fresh spring flavors of the Pacific Northwest.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 60%Bold flavor: 80%

Rhubarb Muffins with Streusel Topping

Rhubarb muffins with a sweet streusel topping, using the seasonal ingredient in a simple baking preparation.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 70%

Rhubarb Crisp

A simple baked rhubarb crisp featuring tart rhubarb and a sweet, crumbled topping.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 80%

Rhubarb Recipes for a Pacific Northwest Restaurant Menu

This recipe features rhubarb, a seasonal ingredient in the Pacific Northwest, and could be a good fit for a higher-end restaurant menu with its fresh, tart flavor profile and simple preparation.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 80%

Seasonal Stewed Rhubarb

A simple, 3-ingredient stewed rhubarb dish, great as a topping or dessert on its own.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 20%Bold flavor: 70%

Rhubarb Crisp

A spring-time rhubarb crisp with a crunchy topping, an easy alternative to rhubarb pie.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 70%

Rhubarb Recipes for Pacific Northwest Seasonal Menus

This collection of 22 rhubarb recipes showcases the tart, versatile vegetable in drinks, desserts, and other dishes perfect for Pacific Northwest spring and summer menus.

Local produce: 100%Complexity: 50%Bold flavor: 80%