Barley always used to be on hand in the kitchen cupboard as a welcome answer for a quick supper. But I don’t remember having it in either someone’s home or at a restaurant lately. Barley was probably ...

What can a Jewish cookbook from 1946 tell us about the 21st-century Jewish-American experience? Liza Schoenfein, the Forward’s senior food writer, and Jane Ziegelman, a culinary historian, took our ...

There is nothing quite like a warm, hearty soup to comfort and nourish the soul. This Vegetable and Barley Soup is the perfect recipe for those chilly evenings when you crave something satisfying and ...

1. Sprinkle the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. In a large flameproof casserole over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add the chicken, skin side down. Cook without ...

Combine beef, water, soup mix, thyme, salt and pepper in stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 60 minutes. Stir in barley; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; continue simmering, ...

Years ago, when I was in college in upstate New York and couldn’t return home to Texas for the holidays, I attended a Thanksgiving potluck at a schoolmate’s house. Thanks in great part to my lack of ...

Instructions: Heat oven to 400 degrees. Toss squash with 1 tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper. Spread in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking pan and roast until tender, about 25 ...

Hearty grains meet crisp apples and tender chicken in this all-in-one salad This isn’t your average salad. Built on a base of chewy, fiber-rich pearl barley, it’s packed with juicy chicken breast, ...

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, ...

White rice is great—I mean, you won't find a bigger fan—but sometimes it's nice to branch out. If you're stuck in a rut and don't know what else to try, then this collection of recipes is perfect for ...

It's the time of year when grocery stores set up displays featuring everything you'd need for a corned beef and cabbage feast on St. Patrick's Day. But if you're looking for a different Irish meal to ...