This was very easy and very good! I followed the recipe with these changes: 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 cup of applesauce instead of ANY butter. They only needed 25 minutes in a pre-heated oven.

Reviewed On: Jan. 5, 2009

I toasted panko crumbs first and mixed in thyme, basil and oregano. I also skipped the first milk dunking and did flour and garlic salt first, then milk, then panko crumbs. I don't know if it was because I used scrod that might have been too thick or if it needed more seasoning, but this was a bit boring. Also, the 10 minutes were too short.

Reviewed On: Sep. 17, 2008

This was a very good soup and easy to make. I sauteed the onions and celery until they browned (adding another flavor component). Then I added sliced button mushrooms and baby portabellas. I sauteed those until all the liquid was gone. Then I added the carrots, beef broth and some marinara sauce since I didn't have any tomato paste. I let that cook together for awhile. I gave it a little puree with the hand blender. This thickened it up some so I had to add more broth. Then I made the barley and added it to the soup.

Reviewed On: Sep. 17, 2008