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Minestrone Soup

This is the best minestrone soup recipe, a hearty, vegetable-rich Italian soup made from scratch with plenty of fiber from the beans and vegetables. Perfect for serving with crusty bread. Minestrone Soup This healthy soup is a classic vegetarian minest…

This is the best minestrone soup recipe, a hearty, vegetable-rich Italian soup made from scratch with plenty of fiber from the beans and vegetables. Perfect for serving with crusty bread. Minestrone Soup This healthy soup is a classic vegetarian minestrone soup made with white beans, vegetables, fresh herbs, and pasta. Pureeing the beans in the blender thickens the soup, making it great

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Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

I love a good oatmeal cookie. Classic oatmeal cookies, oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, peanut butter oatmeal cookies, oatmeal raisin cookies, just to name a few. During the fall months, I love making Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. There is not…

I love a good oatmeal cookie. Classic oatmeal cookies, oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, peanut butter oatmeal cookies, oatmeal raisin cookies, just to name a few. During the fall months, I love making Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. There is nothing better than baking on a chilly fall day. I love these cookies because they are…

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Coffee Smoothie

This coffee smoothie recipe is perfect for busy mornings. You know those days when you have time to make a cup of coffee or a healthy breakfast…but not both? Now you don’t have to choose! Blend up this coffee smoothie, and you can enjoy cof…


This coffee smoothie recipe is perfect for busy mornings. You know those days when you have time to make a cup of coffee or a healthy breakfast…but not both? Now you don’t have to choose! Blend up this coffee smoothie, and you can enjoy coffee + breakfast in a single glass. I love this one-and-done morning treat. Made with simple ingredients like coffee, frozen banana, almond butter, and dates, it’s super easy to put together, and it’s so delicious. The banana and almond butter give it an amazing creamy texture, and the dates make it rich and sweet. And of course, […]

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California Barley Bowl

From Megan Gordon’s cookbook, Whole Grain Mornings, a super grain bowl. Plump barley grains are tossed with sprouts (or greens), nuts, avocado, a bit of cheese and dolloped with a simple yogurt sauce.

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This California Barley Bowl became part of my repertoire after I began cooking from Megan Gordon’s cookbook, Whole Grain Mornings. I met Megan years ago when she was sampling granola in front of my favorite San Francisco market. We continued to cross paths over the years and became friends. I love Megan’s smart-but-relaxed approach to cooking and this sort of grain salad situation is perfect for picnics, potlucks and family gatherings. It’s an easy call. Most of the prep can be done ahead of time. Plump barley grains are tossed with sprouts (or greens), nuts, avocado, a bit of cheese, then dolloped with a simple yogurt sauce. I tend to do an extra large version, family-style, reflected in the recipe below.
big salad bowl filled with barley, cheese, avocado, walnuts and a yogurt dressing

The Strategy

Anytime you’re cooking a grain like barley or farro, go big. Cook a lot. Enough to use with whatever recipe you have at hand, and enough to bag and freeze for use in the coming days (and weeks). To do this, make sure the grains are well-cooked and well-drained if you have any residual cooking water. Cool in the refrigerator, and double bag before placing in the freezer. It’s the sort of thing to grab for when pulling together a quick stew, a twist on fried rice, or lunchtime grain bowl.

big salad bowl filled with barley, cheese, avocado, walnuts and a yogurt dressing

Variations

A number of you have posted fantastic variations of the barley bowl over the years, and I want to highlight a few here:

  • Keep it warm: Patricia says, “I substituted spelt for the barley and I think I like it better – great texture, a little chewy, nutty taste. I also tossed the arugula into the spelt while it was still warm so there was a wilted effect that we like. And I used part ricotta and part crumbled feta cheese for a little snap to the flavor. Yum!”
  • Wheatberries: Di noted, “I made a similar dish for lunch today but used organic wheat berries instead of barley. Added chopped walnuts, pomegranate arils, grated carrot, currants, rocket, lemon and parsley with a splash of plain yoghurt.”
  • Double up!: Megan’s pro-tip is, “I always at least 2x the yogurt sauce, too, as I love using it up on just about anything throughout the week. “

big salad bowl filled with barley, cheese, avocado, walnuts and a yogurt dressing

More Grain Salads

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Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

These stuffed peppers deserve a spot in your dinner rotation! They’re the perfect combination of comforting and fresh, filled with a delicious blend of rice and beans and topped with melty cheese. Yes, they’re vegetarian, but these stuffed …


These stuffed peppers deserve a spot in your dinner rotation! They’re the perfect combination of comforting and fresh, filled with a delicious blend of rice and beans and topped with melty cheese. Yes, they’re vegetarian, but these stuffed peppers are so tasty that everyone—meat eaters included!—will love them. I’ve shared other vegetarian stuffed peppers on the blog before, but this NEW recipe is hands down my favorite. Here’s why: The filling is so darn flavorful. It starts with a base of hearty brown rice, with black beans for protein and corn kernels for crunch. Onions, garlic, and tomato paste make it […]

Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower

This easy sheet pan roasted broccoli and cauliflower with Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and garlic is a quick and delicious side dish! Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower When I need a fast and easy vegetable side dish my family will love, I make this Roasted Br…

This easy sheet pan roasted broccoli and cauliflower with Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and garlic is a quick and delicious side dish! Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower When I need a fast and easy vegetable side dish my family will love, I make this Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower recipe. The garlic, parmesan cheese, and breadcrumbs add so much

Mango Smoothie

This mango smoothie recipe is like sunshine in a glass! It’s cool and creamy, with a sweet, tangy tropical flavor and the cheeriest color around. It tastes so good that it could pass as dessert, but it’s really an easy, healthy option for a…


This mango smoothie recipe is like sunshine in a glass! It’s cool and creamy, with a sweet, tangy tropical flavor and the cheeriest color around. It tastes so good that it could pass as dessert, but it’s really an easy, healthy option for any time of day. This mango smoothie recipe calls for 5 simple ingredients and comes together in under 5 minutes. What’s not to love about that? Mango Smoothie Recipe Ingredients Here’s what you need to make this healthy mango smoothie recipe: Frozen mango chunks – Grab a bag of frozen mango from your grocery store, or get […]

Apple Crisp

Apple Crisp is one of my favorite fall desserts. I actually prefer it over apple pie because it is so easy to make, you don’t have to fuss with rolling out pie crust and the crisp topping is incredible! This rustic apple dessert is simply delicio…

Apple Crisp is one of my favorite fall desserts. I actually prefer it over apple pie because it is so easy to make, you don’t have to fuss with rolling out pie crust and the crisp topping is incredible! This rustic apple dessert is simply delicious! My family requests it every fall and I am…

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Chipotle Salsa

Brighten your day with this chipotle salsa recipe! Make it for an afternoon snack with tortilla chips, or serve it alongside your favorite Mexican recipes. This chipotle…

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chipotle salsa recipe

Brighten your day with this chipotle salsa recipe! Make it for an afternoon snack with tortilla chips, or serve it alongside your favorite Mexican recipes. This chipotle salsa is a little smoky, somewhat spicy (or downright spicy, if you wish), and totally irresistible.

This salsa is based on my go-to red salsa recipe, with the addition of smoky chipotle peppers. Chipotle peppers are vine-ripened jalapeños that are smoked and dried, so they offer great depth of flavor. For this recipe, we’ll use chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, so they’re ready to blend into the salsa.

chipotle salsa ingredients

This chipotle salsa requires only seven basic ingredients, and the end result tastes so fresh. You’ll need canned tomatoes, onion and garlic, fresh cilantro, jalapeño and chipotle peppers, and fresh lime.

This chipotle salsa is easy to make and comes together in about 10 minutes. Keep reading for a few more tips and the full recipe. I hope you love this one as much as I do.

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Creamy Pumpkin Streusel Coffee Cakes

After making my Creamy Jammy Coffee Cakes for quite some time, I decided to experiment with pumpkin for fall-themed miniature cakes. These little streusel cakes are made with the base of my Pumpkin Bars; they bake up moist and flavorful, and pair beaut…

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After making my Creamy Jammy Coffee Cakes for quite some time, I decided to experiment with pumpkin for fall-themed miniature cakes. These little streusel cakes are made with the base of my Pumpkin Bars; they bake up moist and flavorful, and pair beautifully with the cream cheese and pecan streusel. I definitely love that combination, as I have a much loved recipe for Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins with Streusel, too. I must admit I do prefer them in this larger form: there is a significant cream cheese layer, and the streusel stays put much better. I use 4 inch [5 cm] springform pans to make these mini cakes, so they bake up with perfect edges, and release easily. I have not tried making these in a 9 by 13 pan [23 by 33 cm] or muffin tins, but if you do experiment with those, leave a comment below and let us know how it turned out! How to Know When Your Mini Cakes are Done Baking The only tricky part about these cakes is knowing when they are done; the cream cheese layer stays wet throughout baking. Stick a wooden skewer into the cakes all the way to the pumpkin […]

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