Watercress pearl barley risotto with brown butter hazelnuts 

Make the most of watercress in this risotto. The pearl barley creates a robust, nutty texture, while brown butter, mascarpone and goat’s cheese add richness

Haleem (Pakistani haleem)

Enjoy this hearty beef, lentil and oat porridge originating from Pakistan. It’s slow-cooked, then served with naan and lots of spicy, tangy toppings

Smoky chickpea & pearl barley risotto

Swap regular risotto rice for chickpeas and pearl barley to make this smoky chipotle-flavoured risotto. Add extra chipotle if you like it spicy

Make-ahead hearty hotpot

Make this hearty veg-packed hotpot for a vibrant centrepiece, or serve it as a side dish with sausages or pork chops, adding a good dollop of mustard on the side

Spicy chorizo & harissa barley risotto

Tuck into this comforting dinner flavoured with harissa and paprika, and made with pearl barley instead of risotto rice

Scotch broth

Tuck into a hearty bowl of Scotch broth soup for a healthy lunch or supper. Packed with veg and grains, serve with a hunk of crusty bread

Speedy butternut squash barley ‘risotto’

Swap rice for barley to make this easy squash ‘risotto’ with spinach and sage. It’s healthy and low in calories and fat – perfect for a quick supper

Ham shank broth

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Serve this flavourful ham shank soup packed with lentils and veg for lunch or supper – delivering four of your five-a-day, it’s both filling and nutritious

Russian wild mushroom & barley soup

Make this hearty wild mushroom soup with pearl barley for a filling lunch or supper. Serve with a dollop of soured cream and crusty bread on the side

Smoked haddock, leek & barley ‘risotto’

Swap rice for barley to make this 'risotto' with leek and smoked haddock. It's not as creamy, but it's much healthier and full of flavour

Smoked chicken, pot barley & cranberry salad

Make this smoky, sweet salad for a filling midweek meal. If you can't find smoked chicken, regular chicken tastes great too 

Leek, tomato & barley risotto with pan-cooked cod

Using a can of barley makes this a great shortcut risotto, ready in just 30 minutes. It's delicious, healthy, low-calorie and counts as two of your 5-a-day