I’ve got some great seasonal recipes for you this month from the Gooseberry Patch: In the Kitchen With Family and Friends cookbook!
Attention dad’s! This Mother’s Day let mom relax while you take care of dinner. This recipe submitted by Judy Kelly of St. Charles, MO is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

Grilled Pork Roast (pg. 150)

5-lb. rolled boneless pork roast
1/4 c. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoned salt and pepper

Rub pork roast with oil, making sure to cover it well. Rub with garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook on grill over indirect heat. Begin cooking when your coals are hottest. Add another 6 to 7 charcoal briquettes to each side after one hour. Roast should be done in 2 hours; however test with a meat thermometer to be sure internal temperature is 160 degrees.

To complete the meal, throw some baked potatoes on the grill. Simply stick potatoes with a fork or knife, wrap in aluminum foil, and place on the grill over indirect heat for 30 minutes or until somewhat soft. If you want to get real fancy, slice 4 or 5 potatoes into 1/8” inch thick slices. Wrap potato slices along with 3 tablespoons of butter, bacon bits, and a dash of salt and pepper in aluminum foil. Throw them on the grill and in 30-35 minutes they should be done. Don’t forget to turn your potatoes over every once in a while so they will cook evenly.

Rhubarb is now in season, and this tart and crunchy garden treat sure does taste great in desserts! This recipe submitted by Jeannine Aeikens from Sycamore, IL will compliment any meal this summer!

Rhubarb Crunch (pg. 217)

1 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. quick cooking oats
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. butter, melted
1 c. sugar
1 c. water
1 T. cornstarch
4 c. rhubarb, chopped

Combine flour, oats, brown sugar and butter. Mix well and press half the mixture in an oiled 13”x9” baking pan. Combine sugar, water and cornstarch; bring to a boil. Continue to boil until clear; set aside. Place rhubarb on top of crust; pour hot cornstarch mixture over top. Sprinkle on reserved oat mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour.

These recipes and more can be found at The Granary Gift and Furniture and Barn. The Granary has a wide selection of Gooseberry Patch and country cookbooks. Remember, stop out during Midnight Madness and sample some of the recipes! Don’t forget to pick up one of our great cookbooks, during Midnight Madness they can be purchased for 25% off.

Do you have a recipe you’d like to share? Send it to me at mike@ggbarn.com and I’ll be sure to post it!