{"id":97768,"date":"2024-05-16T17:12:22","date_gmt":"2024-05-16T17:12:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/05\/16\/founder-files-our-finest-rhubarb-recipes-a-spring-veg-prep-trick-diner-lingo\/"},"modified":"2024-05-16T17:12:22","modified_gmt":"2024-05-16T17:12:22","slug":"founder-files-our-finest-rhubarb-recipes-a-spring-veg-prep-trick-diner-lingo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/05\/16\/founder-files-our-finest-rhubarb-recipes-a-spring-veg-prep-trick-diner-lingo\/","title":{"rendered":"Founder Files: Our Finest Rhubarb Recipes, a Spring Veg Prep Trick, & Diner Lingo"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Above was my Mother\u2019s Day dinner\u2014roasted salmon over greens, potatoes and asparagus, followed by a rhubarb, strawberry, and mint cake. Note the asparagus without any frippery! Simply steam it and top it with butter and coarse salt. We trade in asparagus techniques<\/a> here at Food52, but don\u2019t forget to eat them straight now and then, with your fingers, spear by spear.<\/p>\n

We have an unusually deep database of great rhubarb recipes<\/a>, so I\u2019m here to direct you to some of our finest, most of which came from community members (you can upload your own great recipe here<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Rhubarb Cordial<\/a>\u2013 This is an easy, non-jam way to preserve rhubarb. You can use a jar. I favor this glass pitcher<\/a>, which I also use for water and for cold brew (I like the pitcher so much, I have two!).<\/p>\n

Naughty Rhubarb Scones<\/a> \u2013 Midge was an early community member and her scones have been popular for years.<\/p>\n

Matcha Rhubarb Loaf Cake<\/a> \u2013 This is for all you matcha fiends! We\u2019re really into this recycled clay bakeware<\/a>, in case you need a loaf pan.<\/p>\n

Straight-Up Rhubarb Pie<\/a> \u2013 This excellent recipe (it\u2019s the only rhubarb pie I make) comes from Humble Pie<\/a><\/em> by Anne Dimock.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s talk pie plates. For spring and early summer pies, I favor a low-shouldered pie dish, which doesn’t require a lot of filling (remember that rhubarb and berries collapse when cooked). This kind of dish gives you a nice perimeter shelf on which to build a crimped edge. I recommend this one<\/a> by ceramicist Outi Putkonen with its tawny 1970s glaze.<\/p>\n

I write this knowing that I\u2019m inviting a pummeling of commentary, but for those of you who share my sometimes lazy cooking inclinations, here goes: When I don\u2019t feel like dirtying a cutting board, I use scissors. Need to add some sliced asparagus or green beans to a salad? Scissors. Want thinly sliced basil over your pasta? Scissors. Cutting some bacon? Scissors.<\/p>\n

Here<\/a> are some that\u2019ll do the trick.<\/p>\n

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When Darcy Miller<\/a>, the illustrator, stylist, and celebration expert, visits Food52, we do it up. A board filled with pastries, good coffee, and a pretty tableware spread isn\u2019t hard to pull together and it really says “Welcome!” If you\u2019re looking for table inspiration, keep an eye out for Table Escape<\/a> on our socials.<\/p>\n

In a recent video I shot with Ali Cayne<\/a>, founder of Haven\u2019s Kitchen, she taught me some vernacular used by short-order cooks. You may want to lowkey drop these when having friends for brunch.<\/p>\n

\u201cEnglish muffin down\u201d means really crispy, done on a griddle.
\n\u201cDown hard\u201d means crispy and dark.
\n\u201cWhiskey down\u201d means rye toasted on the griddle.<\/p>\n

Allison spoke to Erica Swides (aka @thechefsmartypants<\/a>) about how to keep veggies fresh for longer. Her rec? Blanch greens such as broccoli<\/a> before stashing them in your produce drawer.<\/p>\n

Nea shared one more way to celebrate our favorite vegetable masquerading as a fruit: a waffle cake with a rhubarb compote<\/a>.<\/p>\n

C\u00e9sar showed us how he makes his Arroz con Pollo<\/a>, including handy produce substitutions if you can\u2019t find culantro or aj\u00ed dulce peppers.<\/p>\n

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For a little home-design eye candy, check out Kohler\u2019s new heritage line of green bathroom sinks, tubs, and toilets<\/a>\u2014all stylishly shot at L.A.’s Flamingo Estate, a self-described \u201clush orchard and pleasure garden.\u201d Enjoy!<\/p>\n

Amanda<\/p>\n

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