Wow!! I had never made barley before in anything but soup and this really transformed barley from a background player to a real star for me! This had such a delicious earthiness to it that my husband and I adored. It reheated the next day beautifully and this will become a staple for me. It called for Pearl Barley, and I'm not sure if that is what I used or not. I used bulk organic barley from Whole Foods, and it took a little longer to cook than the recipe stated. Also, I wouldn't substitute the fresh parsley for dried in this since it added a touch of fresh and bright to an otherwise brown and earthy dish.

Reviewed On: Mar. 23, 2011

This was just ok for me. I liked that it was simple and filled with tons of veggies but it just wasn't something that I am going to crave. I used skim milk and I wonder if it would have been better with half cream/half milk or whole milk.

Reviewed On: Mar. 23, 2011

This is delicious and super hearty! I serve this with some fresh bread and it is a fabulous dinner and even better leftover for lunch.

Reviewed On: Jan. 20, 2011