How to Use rhubarb in a Sentence

rhubarb

noun
  • The coach got into a rhubarb with the umpire.
  • Still looking for ways to use up the last of the rhubarb?
    Julia O'Malley, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Aug. 2019
  • Add the rhubarb and its juices to the pan, then pour in 3 Tbsp.
    Christian Reynoso, Bon Appétit, 26 May 2022
  • Would the smell of the rhubarb make my gentle cat do this?
    Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 7 June 2019
  • Young stalks are the best, if there is such a thing with rhubarb.
    Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 14 June 2018
  • The juice’s fresh notes of pear and rhubarb uplift any deep, earthy scent.
    Kayla Greaves, Vogue, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Bread is made of nuts and seeds and cakes are rhubarb or apricot.
    Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 9 Nov. 2022
  • Top each serving of pudding with some of the rhubarb and a nice pouf of cream.
    Jessica Battilana, SFChronicle.com, 12 June 2020
  • One standout in the bunch is the rhubarb wine, which is well balanced and easy to drink.
    OregonLive.com, 18 Jan. 2018
  • Turn the heat down to low and allow the rhubarb to simmer 30 minutes.
    Maya Wilson, Anchorage Daily News, 5 July 2018
  • There's no need to grab a mixing bowl for this easy rhubarb dessert.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2024
  • Set a fine-mesh sieve over a large bowl and pour in rhubarb and its cooking juices.
    Beth Kracklauer, WSJ, 6 Feb. 2020
  • In the spring, use the same topping with strawberries and rhubarb.
    Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2023
  • Mixed thoroughly, then spread on top of the berries and rhubarb in the cooker.
    Kim Walker, Woman's Day, 28 May 2012
  • This allows the rhubarb filaments to singe and caramelize in the oven’s high heat.
    Melissa Clark, New York Times, 31 May 2023
  • In a small bowl, toss rhubarb and remaining flour to coat.
    Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 8 May 2024
  • The rhubarb stayed a bit firm, but not crisp, and was a tart compliment to these sweet berries.
    Kim Walker, Woman's Day, 28 May 2012
  • As this area gets closer to a large cedar tree, the rhubarb has started to die out.
    oregonlive, 29 Nov. 2019
  • Spoon half of rhubarb and syrup over in a single layer.
    Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Apr. 2021
  • Most of the rhubarb in the United States comes from farms in the Pacific Northwest.
    Bill St. John, The Denver Post, 13 June 2020
  • Prepare the filling: Toss the rhubarb cubes with sugar and flour.
    David Tanis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Bake in the oven until the rhubarb is tender but not mushy, about 15 to 20 minutes.
    Eva Katz, BostonGlobe.com, 11 May 2018
  • But all the singing about rhubarb appears to have done little for the plant itself.
    Sarah Maslin Nir, New York Times, 1 June 2024
  • Roast rhubarb for 10 minutes or until all the pieces are soft.
    Julia O'Malley, Anchorage Daily News, 19 July 2023
  • The kids were so curious about the rhubarb in our dessert for our final class.
    Katie Rhodes, Philly.com, 1 May 2017
  • Place the rhubarb and strawberries in a medium sauce pot.
    Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 22 May 2018
  • Toss the strawberries, rhubarb, sugar and lemon zest in a bowl.
    Ellise Pierce, star-telegram, 10 Apr. 2018
  • The rhubarb is an exquisite blend of sweet and tart cradled by a thin, light and flaky crust.
    Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 14 Mar. 2024
  • Ranking right up there with ramps and rhubarb, strawberries' arrival signals the sweet start of spring.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2024
  • That one, plus a handful of other house drinks like the Buckwild (tequila, rhubarb, strawberry) go for $15.
    David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2024

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