Barley. We’ve all heard of it, yet few people have eaten it in anything other than soup. While oatmeal and quinoa have both had their moments, barley has yet to get the credit it deserves — even ...

North Dakota is one of the nation’s top producers of barley, and one of my favorite grains to cook with and eat. While often used in soups and stews, this flavorful cereal grain is hearty enough to ...

Hearty grains are versatile addition to your cooking, if you haven’t added them into your rotation already. With nutty flavors, chewy textures, fiber and protein, they can make an excellent base for ...

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 ...

Long-simmered pearled barley and steel-cut oats create a soothing porridge that is topped with sautéed mushrooms, a poached egg, grated Parmesan and a ladleful of herb broth. It is an elevated yet ...

Jim Dixon wrote about food for WW for more than 20 years, but these days most of his time is spent at his olive oil-focused specialty food business Wellspent Market. Jim’s always loved to eat, and he ...

Barley — good old, sturdy barley — is one of those beautiful local foods that is often overlooked. Perhaps we take it for granted because the grain is easy to cook (far less fussy than rice or quinoa) ...

Barley. We’ve all heard of it, yet few people have eaten it in anything other than soup. While oatmeal and quinoa have both ...

As summer really kicks in, asparagus is still delicious and abundant. Looking for a way to showcase it? Barley is often used in soups or stews. It’s an earthy grain that complements the fresh, grassy ...