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Rhubarb: More than Just Pies
Almost everyone has a patch of rhubarb tucked in a corner of the garden. In this fun and friendly new book, Sandi Vitt and Michael Hickman have compiled nearly 150 recipes featuring this surprisingly versatile plant. From beverages to quick breads, muffins to main courses-plus a large assortment of pies-these recipes will tempt you to enjoy rhubarb throughout the year. Chock full of facts and delicious suggestions, Rhubarb: More Than Just Pies is a must-have for gardeners, cooks, cottagers, and anyone who enjoys the bright flavours of summer.
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Rhubarb: More than Just Pies
Almost everyone has a patch of rhubarb tucked in a corner of the garden. In this fun and friendly new book, Sandi Vitt and Michael Hickman have compiled nearly 150 recipes featuring this surprisingly versatile plant. From beverages to quick breads, muffins to main courses-plus a large assortment of pies-these recipes will tempt you to enjoy rhubarb throughout the year. Chock full of facts and delicious suggestions, Rhubarb: More Than Just Pies is a must-have for gardeners, cooks, cottagers, and anyone who enjoys the bright flavours of summer.
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Rhubarb: More than Just Pies

Rhubarb: More than Just Pies

Rhubarb: More than Just Pies

Rhubarb: More than Just Pies

Overview

Almost everyone has a patch of rhubarb tucked in a corner of the garden. In this fun and friendly new book, Sandi Vitt and Michael Hickman have compiled nearly 150 recipes featuring this surprisingly versatile plant. From beverages to quick breads, muffins to main courses-plus a large assortment of pies-these recipes will tempt you to enjoy rhubarb throughout the year. Chock full of facts and delicious suggestions, Rhubarb: More Than Just Pies is a must-have for gardeners, cooks, cottagers, and anyone who enjoys the bright flavours of summer.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780888643483
Publisher: University of Alberta Press
Publication date: 04/30/1996
Series: Bountiful Gardens Series
Pages: 144
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Lois Hole, born in Buchanan, Saskatchewan, was a best-selling author, politician, entrepreneur, and an avid gardener. She was Chancellor of the University of Alberta from 1998 to 2000 and Lieutenant Governor of Alberta from February 10, 2000 until her death in 2005.

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Rhubarb Spring Celebration
Makes 8 Servings
7 cups (1.75 L) rhubarb
1 cup (250 mL) water
1 cup (250 mL) ginger snaps, crushed
2/3 cup (160 mL) sugar
1/2 tsp. (2 mL) cinnamon
3 tbsp. (45 mL) unsalted butter, melted
1 pint (500 mL) ice cream or whipping cream, whipped

Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C). Grease a 1-quart (1L) baking dish. In a saucepan, combine rhubarb with water. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain well. Combine ginger snaps, sugar, cinnamon, and butter. Place a layer of rhubarb in bottom of dish, then a layer of cookie mixture. Repeat layering. Bake for 15 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Rhubarb: the Genus
A Word of Caution

Soups
Beverages
Cobblers, Crisps and Puddings
Pies
Cakes, Squares, Muffins & Breads
Desserts
Jellies, Jams & Marmalades
Condiments & Sauces
Main Dishes & Salads

Further Reading
Imperial to Metric Conversion
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