Now that the kids are back in school, nutritious one-dish dinners are a timely treat. In America’s Test Kitchen’s book,” The Everyday Athlete Cookbook,” the authors advocate that this hearty Beef and ...

This Beef Barley Soup recipe hits the spot on a chilly day. It’s an easy one-pot recipe packed with tender beef, fresh ...

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, ...

In my previous life as a cruise director with Clipper Cruise Line, one of my very favorite dishes was the Beef with Barley Soup. Since retiring from shipboard life 17 years ago, I have regretted not ...

As I was scraping a pan of oddly gritty and burnt-edged brownies into the trash the other day, I was reminded, not for the first time, that there’s no real destination when it comes to cooking. In the ...

Most beef barley soups are like stews — so thick with grains and chunks of meat that your spoon practically stands up even when you’re not holding on. This one, however, falls on the lighter, brothier ...

Heat 2 teaspoons oil in 4-quart stockpot or saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, 1 tablespoon garlic and thyme; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Add broth, water, carrots, ...