Risottos seem to have a strange reputation as a phenomenally difficult dish to cook and I’m not really sure why. Granted, a restaurant critic might be a stickler about the precise consistency but quite frankly – besides the somewhat attentive stirring needed – risottos are wonderfully easy and versatile dishes that are particularly good for…
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Beef and Barley Casserole
Pearl Barley is one of the most grossly underused carbs in the culinary world. Its texture is comparable to a slightly more al-dente risotto rice but with a fluffier exterior. It both provides a wonderful filler and helps thicken the sauce to a luxurious consistency.