This nutritious grain an important part of the Irish diet. Americans eat corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day because, many decades ago, corned beef on the East Coast was cheaper than bacon, ...

When it comes to barley recipes, we’re all familiar with beef-barley soup, aren’t we? You don’t need a slow cooker for this heartier version; just a Dutch oven ...

Versatile main dishes that showcase grains can be rich in taste and kind to your food budget. And if you are trying to eat ...

This Beet Berries Barley Salad is a hearty salad that can be served as a main dish or a salad course. It’s filled with barley ...

This recipe is an invitation to see barley in a new light — the bright light of summer. The grain is so commonly associated with belly-warming winter soup, it’s like a popular sitcom actor who is ...

1 quart-size jar Tag or label with instructions on how to cook the soup Fabric, if desired to dress up your jar top Twine or ribbon to tie your tag to the jar ...

This delicious barley-based salad is adapted from “Ancient Grains for Modern Families” by Maria Speck (Ten Speed, $29.99). Speck used marinated dried figs in the salad. I substitute lightly candied ...

Instructions: Place the barley in a medium glass bowl and add water to cover by 2 inches; cover and let stand at room temperature 8 hours or overnight. Drain barley and combine with 4 cups water in a ...

This delicious barley-based salad is adapted from “Ancient Grains for Modern Families” by Maria Speck (Ten Speed, $29.99). Speck used marinated dried figs in the salad. I substitute lightly candied ...