Rhubarb Fool with Strawberries

Fool is a traditional English dessert.  Originally, you folded cooked fruit into a custard, but modern recipes like this use whipped cream instead.

Rhubarb Fool with Strawberries

3 cups (18 oz.) Rhubarb -- sliced
1/3 cup Sugar
1/4 cup Orange juice
1 dash Salt
1 cup Heavy whipping cream
1 tbsp. Sugar
2 cups Strawberries -- quartered 

In a small saucepan, bring rhubarb, 1/3 cup sugar, orange juice, and salt. Cover and simmer 6-8 minutes or until rhubarb is tender. Cool slightly. Process rhubarb in a blender until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until cold. Just before serving, whip 1 tbsp. sugar with whipping cream until soft peaks form. Lightly fold in rhubarb and strawberries.

Rhubarb Ice Cream

We made this last month, and oh my goodness, is it ever a delightful mix of tangy and sweet!  Plus, you don't need an ice cream maker to make it!  Score!

Rhubarb Ice Cream

18 oz. Rhubarb -- trimmed and chopped
2 cups Sugar
1 tsp. Lemon juice
1 cup Heavy whipping cream
2 tsp. Sugar

Toss rhubarb with two cups of sugar. In a 9 x 13 pan, bake at 375 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly. Place rhubarb in a blender and process until pureed. Place in a container and refrigerate until cold. Stir in lemon juice. In another bowl, beat cream with 2 teaspoons sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold into rhubarb. Freeze for one hour, stirring every fifteen minutes. Freeze overnight.

Rhubarb Apple Pie

Rhubarb is in season!  I made this pie last night :-9  It's a little goopy when it first comes out, but once it's cooled, it sets up nicely.  I think this is the same one I took to a picnic with my friends last summer too.

Rhubarb Apple Pie

1/2 (14.1 oz.) package refrigerated pie dough
3 1/2 cups Rhubarb -- sliced
1 cup Sugar
1 tbsp. Lemon juice
2 Granny Smith apples -- sliced (peeling is optional)
1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
3/8 tsp. Salt -- divided
1 cup Flour -- divided
1/2 cup Brown sugar
6 tbsp. Cold butter -- cut in small pieces
1/3 cup Walnuts -- chopped

Place pie dough on a lightly floured work surface. Roll dough into a 12" circle. Fit dough into a greased, 9" pie plate. Turn edges under and flute. Combine rhubarb, sugar, lemon juice, and apples. Sprinkle the rhubarb mix with cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 3 tbsp. flour. Toss to coat. Spoon rhubarb mix into pie crust. Combine remaining flour, 1/8 tsp. salt, and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Cut butter into flour mix. Stir in walnuts. Sprinkle over rhubarb mix. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 degrees (do not remove pie). Bake for 30 more minutes or until done. Let stand for 15 minutes.

Bavarian Liver Spread

Yes, I realize not everyone likes liverwurst.  But if you do, this is a fantastic way to fancy up your liverwurst.  

Bavarian Liver Spread

1/2 cup Onion -- minced
1 tsp. Bacon grease (or oil)
1 lb. Liverwurst
4 oz. Cream cheese -- softened
1/2 tsp. Pepper
Rye bread

Saute onions in grease for 8-10 minutes. Meanwhile, mix liverwurst and cheese. Stir in onions and pepper. Spread on a rye bread.

Barbecue Lasagna

An interesting twist on your usual lasagna recipe.  Great for the summer when you're all in the mood for barbecue anyway, or for the winter when you can't grill but miss that tangy taste.

Barbecue Lasagna

1 lb. Ground Beef
1 cup Ketchup
1 Green Pepper -- chopped
3/4  cup Onion -- chopped
1/2  cup Brown sugar
1/4  cup Lemon juice
4 tsp. Cider vinegar
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. Mustard
1 clove Garlic -- minced
1 tsp. Salt
1/2  tsp. Pepper
1/4  tsp. Chili powder
1/4  tsp. Lemon pepper seasoning
9 Lasagna noodles - cooked
2 cups Shredded Mozzarella
2 cups Shredded cheddar
1 cup Cottage cheese
1 Egg
1/4  cup Parmesan cheese

Fry beef, drain, and set aside. Combine next 13 ingredients in a large skillet. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Spread 1/2 cup sauce in a 9 X 13 pan. Layer 3 noodles, 1/3 of beef, 1/3 of sauce, and 2/3 cup each of cheddar and mozzarella. Repeat layers twice. Combine cottage cheese and egg. Spoon over top. Sprinkle with Parmesan.  Cover with tin foil and bake for 50-60 minutes at 350 degrees.

Berry White Ice Pops

A quick and simple popsicle recipe -- the best kind, right?

Berry White Ice Pops

1/2 cup Whole milk
1 tsp. Honey
1/4 tsp. Vanilla
3/4 cup Frozen mixed berries

 Place berries in popsicle molds, slicing to fit, if necessary. Mix remaining ingredients and pour into molds. Freeze.