I didn’t expect this blog to turn into a Domestic Goddess column, but last night I cooked a sensational rhubarb lasagne. And it wasn’t the main course, but a scrummy pudding.
It seems that rhubarb, recently ignored in favour of more exotic fruits, is enjoying an increase in popularity. In fact, all over the world, there are reports that rhubarb is THE pink cuisuine that everyone should be dishing up.
But is rhubarb a vegetable? Has it been suffering an identity crisis? Even, in Aussie, everyone is talking about rhubarb.
You would imagine the supermarket shelves to be heaving with tins of the pink stuff, but in fact there were fewer in stock than any other fruit.
The reason I presented this gastronomic explosion of the tastebuds – a combination of sweet and sour with the silky softness of the sheets of pasta and glorious custard, finsihed with a crunchy almond topping, was a farewell dinner for one of my salsa dancing partners Scott, a dashing American air captain, who is soon heading for training in Alabama and then possibly to Iraq, or some other inhospitable location.
So I made sure his meal with us was memorable. Not only did Scott think the lasagne was great, but he took a “doggy bag” away with him so his friends at work could sample it too.
And yes Scott, in answer to your question, I do have a younger sister, but she doesn’t cook.
You are not a traditionalist are you.
Lasagne? What ever happened to crumble?
Sounds gorgeous,rhubarb is definitely an adult flavour, I buy rhubarb yoghurts for me because the kids won’t eat the real stuff even disguised in crumble….or lasagne and it ends up rotting in the bottom of my fridge!! This is the first time I have entered a comment for a blog. It feels really strange writing something you might say in a casual conversation for the world to read. This is a good insight into the encouragement I will have to give to our clients to feel comfortable blogging, Thanks for your visit Ellee, All the best Katie Read
No point in being a traditionalist, just think of all those experiences you will miss. I believe you should be original, creative and have a free spirit – and be true to your beliefs.
I feel really honoured that Katie has made her first comment on MY blog, I really appreciate it. Please let me know if you come across any good rhubarb recipes. And I adore gooseberries too.
Rhubarb rhubarb not really an adult flavour, my first boy used to pick the stuff in the garden and eat it raw sans sugar! Life was tough 28 years ago 🙂
So – what’s the recipe?
Did you notice that all the Sunday supplements featured recipes for rhubarb yesterday, but none mentioned rhubarb lasagne.
I must now confess that it is a Weight Watchers recipe.
No fresh pink stuff was available so I bought a couple of tins of rhubarb and placed the contents of one in a dish with lasagne on top, then more rhubarb and lasagne, and finished it with with a layer of custard topped with a sprinkling of almonds for crunchiness. So easy. And a real cheat’s recipe too if you use ready made custard.
Why not give it a try and let me know what you think.
Scott asked me to post his comment, he hasn’t been able to himself. He says:
Rhubarb lasagne sounds strange. But Ellee created a desert that causes your tongue to dance as you taste sweet, tart and almonds. I’m looking forward to her next creation . . .
I’m thinking of trying beetroot trifle next. I could make a name for myself with these original creations. My recipe book will be out in time for Christmas.
[…] Just came across an interesting post on Ellee’s blog, about her Rhubarb Lasagne. Interesting because this is a Slimming world Recipe,as well as a weight watchers. Not sure how the Weight watchers plan works but on slimming world this recipe has a points value, and best eaten on a Green day. not an Original day […]