June 9: Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie Day Celebrates Compatible Flavors
Enjoy a popular culinary dance of fruit and vegetable-the strawberry-rhubarb pie! Classified as a fruit for FDA regulatory purposes, rhubarb is actually a vegetable. It was used originally by the Chinese for its medicinal qualities (helps digestion) but the Italians developed a culinary version in 1608. Benjamin Franklin introduced the U.S. to this tangy partner to strawberries in 1772 although it did not catch on until the early 1800's. Americans gave Rhubarb the nickname pieplant as it was used primarily in pies. Rhubarb was also an effective treatment for scurvy up until the late 1800's.
This food holiday is a great day to bake your own strawberry-rhubarb pie! Remember to use only the roots as the greens are poisonous. Extra ingredients are easily adaptable into crisps, jams, or other desserts. Experiment with these online food recipes from our Dishfolio food bloggers to enjoy a perennial American favorite of sweet and tangy! Take out your food photography equipment and practice some food styling along with it!
Strawberry rhubarb mini pies
Nothing says "summer's here" like strawberry rhubarb mini pies.
by tamaraesq
Simple Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Simple Strawberry Rhubarb Pie: a perfectly sweet-tart filling encased in a golden lattice-top crust.
by dolcettoconfections
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie in a Jar
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie in a Jar with gluten free and regular options
by frugalantics
strawberry rhubarb crostata
Sweet-tart strawberries and rhubarb create an oozy, jammy filling, tucked into a flaky pastry. A perfect springy dessert for Easter!
by garlicandzest.com
Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble
Tart rhubarb and sweet strawberries topped with a buttery crumble.
by Kate Pet
Strawberry Rhubarb Tiramisu
Strawberries and rhubarb in one deliciously decadent tiramisu.
by sweetsugarbean
Strawberry Rhubarb "Puffs"
Fluffy, buttery, biscuits floating on a sea of strawberries and rhubarb: Dessert or breakfast, your choice.
by somethingedible
Strawberry Rhubarb Cake
Strawberries and rhubarb combine with a crumb topping to create a delicious summer cake.
by MyBakingAddiction
Strawberry Rhubarb Panna Cotta
Strawberries + Rhubarb for dessert are the harbingers of spring. Topped over panna cotta for a truly decadent treat.
by somethingnewfordinner
Wildfire & Honey Roasted Peanuts
These sweet and spicy peanuts are roasted and then rolled in a mixture of sugar, chipotle chili powder, and garlic.
by threebeansonastring