Old Thyme Turkey Scotch Broth With Barley, Beans and Lentils There’s a particular kind of magic that happens when familiar flavors are transformed into something entirely new and comforting. For me, this Old Thyme Turkey Scotch Broth is that magic in a bowl. It’s a dish that whispers tales of cozy Sunday dinners and resourceful … Read more
A Hug in a Bowl: The Comforting Charm of Oat and Barley Banana Porridge There’s a quiet magic to simple, honest food, isn’t there? For me, this Oat and Barley Banana Porridge embodies that sentiment perfectly. I remember chilly autumn mornings in my grandmother’s kitchen, the air thick with the scent of woodsmoke and something … Read more
Oriental Garden Pilaf: A Taste of Unexpected Harmony There are certain dishes that arrive in your life not with fanfare, but with a quiet whisper of necessity. For me, the Oriental Garden Pilaf was one such culinary encounter. It emerged from the pages of a Mother’s Quick Cooking Barley box, a box that was languishing … Read more
The Humble Powerhouse: A Red Lentil Salad to Energize Your Plate There’s a certain magic that happens when simple, wholesome ingredients come together to create something truly nourishing and deeply satisfying. For me, this Red Lentil Salad is one of those dishes. I first encountered a version of it in a collection of recipes from … Read more
The Earthy Embrace: Oyster Mushroom and Barley Risotto There are certain dishes that transport me back in time, a culinary Proustian moment in a bowl. For me, this Oyster Mushroom and Barley Risotto is one of them. I remember a crisp autumn evening, the scent of woodsmoke in the air, and a friend’s cozy kitchen … Read more
Roasted Veggies Barley Salad: A Hearty Celebration of Earth’s Bounty There’s something undeniably comforting about a dish that whispers of autumn harvests and cozy evenings, and this Roasted Veggies Barley Salad is precisely that for me. I recall a particularly crisp autumn afternoon, the kind where the air bites just enough to make you crave … Read more
A Hug in a Bowl: Red Beans and Barley with Ham Slow Cooker Stew There’s something profoundly comforting about a slow-cooked stew, isn’t there? For me, it conjures up memories of chilly evenings and the irresistible aroma that fills the house for hours. This particular recipe, Red Beans and Barley with Ham, holds a special … Read more
Rae’s Split Pea Soup: A Hug in a Bowl There’s a certain magic that happens when a recipe is passed down, imbued with the love and memories of generations. This split pea soup, a treasured gem from my friend Jane’s mom, Rae, is one such dish. I remember the first time I tasted it, on … Read more
A Hug in a Bowl: Mastering the Richness of Oxtail Barley Soup There’s a certain magic that happens when winter bites, and the craving for something deeply comforting, profoundly nourishing, and utterly delicious takes hold. For me, that magic is captured in a steaming bowl of oxtail barley soup. I remember, years ago, stumbling upon … Read more
The Humble Hero: Roasted Broccoli & Chicken Bake There are those dishes that find their way into your heart not through elaborate fanfare, but through sheer, unadulterated comfort. For me, this Roasted Broccoli & Chicken Bake is one of those quiet champions. I remember my grandmother making a version of this on chilly autumn evenings, … Read more
Rice Cooker Mushroom Barley Risotto: A Hug in a Bowl There’s something undeniably comforting about a perfectly creamy risotto. I remember a blustery autumn evening years ago, when entertaining a rather large, unexpected gathering of friends. The buffet table was a colorful mosaic of dishes, and amidst the lively chatter, a simple yet profound vegetarian … Read more
Rich Barley Mushroom Soup: A Hug in a Bowl There are some dishes that transport you back in time with the very first spoonful. For me, this Rich Barley Mushroom Soup is one of them. I remember a particularly grey and drizzly autumn evening when I stumbled upon the original inspiration for this recipe, a … Read more
OAMC Crockpot Ham & Potato Soup: A Hug in a Bowl There are certain dishes that, when the aroma starts to waft through the kitchen, instantly conjure up memories of cozy evenings and well-loved traditions. For me, this OAMC Crockpot Ham & Potato Soup is one of them. I remember my grandmother, a woman whose … Read more