Alert 3 can't-miss rhubarb recipes Michael Knock USA Today Network May 31, 2026 May 31, 2026 Updated Aug 27, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Rhubarb is everywhere this time of year. I see it all over the farmer’s market as well as in just about every yard around town.kAmp?5 C9F32C3 :D 8C62E 7@C >2<:?8 A:6D[ 42<6D[ 2?5 4C:DAD] xED E2CE 7=2G@C 255D 2 ?:46 K:?8 E@ ;2>D 2?5 ;6==:6D[ E@@]k^Amk9am$EC2H36CCJ\#9F32C3 rC:DAk^9am Rhubarb is great for making pies, cakes, and crisps. Its tart flavor adds a nice zing to jams and jellies, too. 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