This is definitely a recipe I would never have chosen on my own for two reasons, the first being that I’ve never cooked with barley ever in my life and the second being that Tristan is not a fan of rice or rice-like things. But it seemed easy enough and the 1/2 cup of barley only cost me 33 cents so here we are.
I really liked the look of the barley toasting in the pan with the slightly cooked onions – plus is this not the prettiest spatula ever? I use it for everything. My love of Le Creuset is immeasurable and never-ending.
I did end up subbing in some sun-dried tomatoes for the red pepper and some parsley is taking over the role of “greens” for the scallions but I think I got the idea Dorie was going for. I really had no time to run to the store before making dinner so I used what was available. I made it with the magic chicken and some peas for me (but not for Tristan). I also whipped up some poor-man’s garlic bread – just toast with butter and garlic powder sprinkled on. I did zshush it up a bit with some pretty Celtic fleur de Sel but it was pretty basic other than that.
I liked this more than I thought I would but I have to say I probably will not make it again unless a toddler is over for dinner. It just reminded me of like every recipe in our Cooking for Baby cookbooks at the store. Can’t wait to see what everyone else did with this one!
Sun dried tomatoes, I like that, reminds me of barley tomato soup. Nice and colorful pilaf!
I WISH my toddler would eat this. haha. I was sure he’d like it, but, like most things, he wouldn’t put it in his mouth. Oh well. I enjoyed it. I’d never cooked with barley before, either.
Looks like a beautiful and colorful plate to me – I also like that you added sundried tomatoes and parsley – I think it is so interesting to see all the ideas that everyone had with respect to the different “add ins”.
No movie review today? Just kidding…hope you will have a wonderful weekend!
Your spatula is beautiful. I’m all for beautiful tools in the kitchen!
Love your subs – very colorful!
Sorry to hear that this one wasn’t a hit, but your meal looks delicious.
you dont think you would make it again for yourself?
Probably not, just because Tristan didn’t really care for it and then I would have a lot of barley to tackle alone.
LOL oh too bad!
So funny I served my pilaf with a chicken dish just like yours. I used egg not mayo but I had never used parmesan in breaded cutlets before it was delicious.
Looks like 33 cents well spent
Great inexpensive dish!
I’m a LeCreuset groupie also. It gets expensive – hopefully you get a discount. Whether your meal was a favorite or not, it looked nutritious and pretty on the plate. Did you actually buy 33 cents worth of barley? I didn’t even know you could do that.
Yes! They had it on the bulk wall at the health food store next to my job so I was in luck!