Rhubarb, star of spring: Delicious recipe ideas

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Rhubarb can grow just about anywhere. Being a prolific plant, you’re going to need to find new recipes to use it all up. Well, here you go, fresh recipes to get it gone. From bread, to drinks, to crumbles there’s a perfect recipe here for you!

Strawberry Rhubarb Champagne in glasses with strawberries.
Strawberry Rhubarb Champagne Cocktail. Photo Credit: Feast + West

Magic Rhubarb Cake

Magic Rhubarb Cake in a baking dish with a scoop out of it.
Magic Rhubarb Cake. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska

There is nothing easier than this Magic Rhubarb Dump Cake! The clue is right in the name, dump it and bake it, no mixing needed. And this one is made using fresh or frozen rhubarb for a rhubarb dump cake that is FULL of flavor

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Rhubarb Cookies

Top down shot of rhubarb cookies with icing drizzled over them.
Rhubarb Cookies. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Rhubarb Cookies are a fun change of pace from the usual cookie recipe. They’re a simple buttery, sweet, cinnamon-y cookie studded with chunks of tart rhubarb.

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Rhubarb Crumble

Rhubarb Crumble in a bowl on a red dishtowel.
Rhubarb Crumble. Photo Credit: Splash of Taste.

Got a sweet tooth that just won’t quit? We’ve got the solution: rhubarb crumble! This classic dessert is the perfect combination of tart and sweet, and the crunchy crumble topping will keep you coming back for more.

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Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble in cast iron with vanilla ice cream on top.
Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble. Photo Credit: Cook What You Love.

The sweetness of strawberries pairs so nicely with rhubarb in this spring dessert. Don’t forget to pass the ice cream!

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Rhubarb Curd

Rhubarb Curd in a jar on a towel with a piece of rhubarb next to it.
Rhubarb Curd. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska

Luscious Rhubarb Curd tastes great in any dessert! Or straight off the spoon. And the beautiful color is perfect for spring and summer dishes.

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Rhubarb Bars

Rhubarb Bars stacked on top of each other.
Rhubarb Bars. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Our favorite Rhubarb Bars! Layers of cookie, rhubarb filling, and crumble topping make this coffeehouse-style bar a family favorite.

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Apple Rhubarb Crumble

Top down shot of apple rhubarb crumble in a bowl with a scoop of ice cream.
Rhubarb Apple Crumble. Photo Credit: Splash of Taste.

Feeling a little rebellious? Mix things up with our apple and rhubarb crumble recipe! It’s like a classic apple crumble but with a twist that’ll make you feel like a culinary rebel.

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Rhubarb Strawberry Crisp

Strawberry Rhubarb Bars in a 9x13 pan with strawberries and rhubarb.
Strawberry Rhubarb Crunch. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Love rhubarb? Love strawberries? Make this Rhubarb Strawberry Crisp for the ultimate summertime dessert! Be sure to grab vanilla ice cream to serve with it!

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Cast Iron Roast Chicken with Strawberry Rhubarb Balsamic Glaze

Roasted chicken on a platter with strawberries and rhubarb.
Cast Iron Roast Chicken with Strawberry Rhubarb Balsamic Glaze. Photo Credit: Girl Carnivore

Cast Iron Roasted Chicken with Strawberry Rhubarb Balsamic Glaze is the perfect rustic recipe for sharing moments with friends and family.

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Rhubarb Bread

A top down shot of Rhubarb Bread.
Rhubarb Bread. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Another delicious way to use rhubarb is this Rhubarb Bread. Tender quick bread, filled with chopped rhubarb and topped with our favorite streusel recipe!

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Strawberry Rhubarb Champagne Cocktail

Strawberry Rhubarb Champagne in glasses with strawberries.
Strawberry Rhubarb Champagne Cocktail. Photo Credit: Feast + West

In addition to desserts, rhubarb lends its excellent flavor to drinks. This Strawberry Rhubarb Champagne Cocktail incorporates a homemade rhubarb simple syrup and your favorite bubbly for a fizzy and fun libation.

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Rhubarb Cobbler

Rhubarb Cobbler in baking dish with a spoon on a towel.
Old-Fashioned Rhubarb Cobbler. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska

Easy old-fashioned rhubarb cobbler is the perfect way to use rhubarb all year round. You can use fresh or homegrown frozen rhubarb to make it!

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Rhubarb Coffee Cake

Rhubarb Coffee Cake in a cast iron skillet with plates and a bottle of milk in the background.
Rhubarb Cake. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Love coffee cake? Wait until you try it with rhubarb! And it’s topped with an easy little streusel!

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