Barley

Take a delicious twist on the regular rice dish with this middle eastern inspired barley, thyme and cauliflower pilaf - simple and delicious!

This hearty beef and barley stew is a great recipe to cook while camping; swap the saucepan for a camp oven and cook over hot coals.

Traditional vegetarian risotto with a twist ... pearl barley replaces the rice. But for risotto purists, you can simply substitute the barley for Arborio rice.

Use up leftover chicken to make this healthy and comforting soup.

The bird is the word! Cheep and cheerful, nothing will go to waste with chicken.

It’s hard to beat a cold lemon drink when you are hot, or a hot lemon drink when you have a cold. Nana’s homemade lemon, barley and ginger cordial (or ‘squash’ if you prefer) is perfect for both.

If liked, use 1/2 cup soup mix, rice or pasta instead of barley. Cook rice or pasta for 10-12 minutes until tender. You could also add some chopped potato to soup for the last 20 minutes of cooking. Note

This classic winter warmer will fill your home with delicious aromas while it slowly cooks to perfection. Serve on its own, or with crusty bread.

Filled with smoked pork ribs, barley and vegetables, this barley and smoked pork soup with pasta is a complete meal in a bowl.