Pan Roasted Tomato Barley Risotto

Great bite, fresh flavors and super colorful; a perfect boost to a dreary winter day. A great vegetarian and vegan option for entertaining.

Pearled barley and brown beech mushrooms come together to create this simple yet flavorful dish.

Spinach & Cheddar Quinoa Cakes with Creamy Buffalo Dip.

Roast Asparagus, Oyster Mushroom and Pearl Barley Salad, with a Tahini and Fresh Orange Dressing.

Southwest Beef Bean & Barley Soup – a comforting soup full of beef, beans, barley and Southwest flavor!

Finger Millet & Barley Soup — with yogurt & raw onions.

Super low fat Garlicky Tomato-Barley Risotto! No stock needed, comes together in < an hour!

Barley Risotto with Mushrooms, Manchego and Thyme + shortcut trick for risotto.

Barley Mango Salad with Avocado Yogurt Dressing. Wish winter away with this spring-like salad.

Barley Risotto

Roasted Beets and Barley Salad with creamy avocado-pistachio dressing!

Muffins with barley groats served with mascarpone, strawberries and candied sugar. (in Polish)

Hearty Beef and Barley Stew. Deeply satisfying.

Southwest Chicken Barley Soup – perfect for a cold night with great Mexican flavor.

Broccoli and Lemongrass Barley Risotto. A tasty and zesty main course starring the lightest of cereals.

Beef Bourguignonne is tender, melt in your mouth chunks of beef braised in a rich red wine sauce served over chewy, nutty pearl barley.

This family favorite is the perfect solution when you need a hearty meal in a hurry!

A healthy lunch made with plump barley, creamy avocado, crunchy nuts and nutrient-packed greens. On my SoCal’d life, a lifestyle blog.

1-2-3 Salad. This simple, delicious salad is what got me out of my salad rut!

Heart-Smart Bean, Barley and Vegetable Soup. Heart healthy and a perfect antidote for the polar vortex.

Vegetable Barley Soup with white beans and kale is hearty, healthy, and comforting – the perfect way to stave off this weather.