Pearl barley risottos are much cheaper than traditional risottos and have a pleasing nutty flavour that works wonderfully with the butternut squash and sage in this recipe. This is designed to be ...

To make the salad, rinse the pearl barley thoroughly. Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil, add the pearl barley and cook for 25–30 minutes. Taste a grain, it should feel soft but still ...