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A quick, crisp, and deeply satisfying simple salad created by chef and author David Bez of Salad Pride. Earthy roasted mushrooms are paired with tender whole fava beans and a zesty English mustard mayo dressing, finished with roasted salted fava beans for the perfect crunchy topper.

A vibrant and aromatic green lentil stew featuring a fresh herb and spinach base, topped with sweet caramelised red onions and creamy yoghurt. A simple yet deeply flavourful way to enjoy British green lentils.

A fresh, seasonal grain salad of nutty emmer wheat, charred spring greens, and a zesty mint and feta dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or a vibrant side dish.

A comforting bowl of naked fava beans and mixed greens, elevated by a quick and aromatic mustard and fennel seed infused oil.

Jens Hannibal, plant-focused chef and educator with over 15 years of experience, has shared this sumptuous recipe with us, a glimpse of the approach to cooking you can learn in his new online course Cook with Confidence. Like the course practice recipes, this one doesn't specify any quantities - trust yourself!

A comforting, creamy stew of carlin peas and pearl barley. Perfect for warming up on darker days, this dish uses blitzed pulses to create a rich texture.

This comforting barley risotto - or "orzotto" - comes from Greens & Grains by Anne-Katrin Weber, a beautiful celebration of plant-forward cooking that highlights the flavour and versatility of whole grains. In this recipe, nutty pearl barley replaces traditional rice to create a risotto that’s hearty, wholesome, and full of texture. Sweet, slow-roasted cherry tomatoes add depth and richness, perfectly balanced by the creamy tang of Gorgonzola and a touch of lemon. It’s a dish that feels indulgent yet nourishing.

This hearty, comforting, flavour-packed dish showcases the nutty richness of pearled naked barley, a wholesome and nutritious alternative to rice. Naturally high in fibre and full of slow-release energy, barley gives this dish a satisfying bite and depth that pairs beautifully with earthy mushrooms and fragrant thyme. 

A fragrant and comforting Mejadra-style dish featuring earthy lentils and basmati rice, topped with crispy fried onions and served with a zesty garlic yoghurt.

This pie of creamy, zesty greens encased in a crisp spelt crust, more like a very thin bread than a pastry, is perfect sliced and served with salad. The filling makes use of leftover lemon rind, finely sliced, by cooking it down until mild and soft but still full of flavour.

A creamy, comforting "speltotto" made with British-grown spelt and boosted with the goodness of SUCSEED - earthy, nourishing and full of natural fibre.