Alert 3 can't-miss rhubarb recipes Michael Knock USA Today Network May 31, 2026 May 31, 2026 Updated Aug 27, 2026 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter 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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