Creamy barley & squash risotto

Barley is cheaper and lighter than Italian risotto rice, you can add all the liquid at once and it’s really hard to overcook

Sort-of Scotch broth

An alternative take on the Highland soup with stewed lamb, cabbage and pearl barley

Irish stew

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
The trick with this classic
one-pot is to use a cheaper cut of meat,
which means you’ll skimp on price but
not quality

Barley, chicken & mushroom risotto

Love risotto? Try this low-fat version, which swaps traditional risotto rice for pearl barley