Category: grains

  • Fennel, freekeh and lemon

    Fennel, freekeh and lemon

    A really nourishing plate of food. There’s so much depth of flavour in the grains. Anisey fennel and a marmeladey bitterness from the whole diced lemon.

  • Mushroom and pearl barley stew

    Mushroom and pearl barley stew

    The ultimate in cosy comfort eating. This warming bowl was made for grey days. It packs so much deep flavour from the porcini spiked mushroom stock and red wine base

  • Roast broccoli, chickpea and barley salad

    Roast broccoli, chickpea and barley salad

    . Rinse the pearl barley, then simmer in a large pan with plenty of salted water until tender. Drain and set aside 2. Meanwhile preheat the oven to 190c. Mix the broccoli and chickpeas on a metal tray with the oil, paprika, cumin, salt & pepper. Roast until the chickpeas…

  • Carrot ribbon and pearl barley salad

    Carrot ribbon and pearl barley salad

    1. Wash the barley, place in a pan with plenty of salted water, bring to a simmer. When tender (about 30mins) drain and set aside 2. Mix together the tahini, garlic and lemon juice. Add water as needed, little by little until a thick dressing consistency is reached

  • Roast squash with spelt, buffalo mozzarella, rocket and hazelnut pesto

    Roast squash with spelt, buffalo mozzarella, rocket and hazelnut pesto

    1. Preheat the oven to 220c. Place the pumpkin on a metal tray, sprinkle with salt and drizzle with olive oil. Cook until golden and just tender to a knife 2. Boil the spelt in salted water until tender and drain

  • Pearl barley salad with green beans & watercress pesto

    Pearl barley salad with green beans & watercress pesto

    A really delicious hearty salad

  • Warm salad of pearl barley & roast cauliflower with watercress pesto

    Warm salad of pearl barley & roast cauliflower with watercress pesto

    1. Preheat the oven to 220c. On a baking sheet mix the cauliflower with a little olive oil, thyme, dried oregano and the whole garlic cloves. Roast until golden and tender 2. Meanwhile wash the pearl barley, cover generously with cold, salted water, boil over a medium heat until tender,…