more veggies and cubed left over meat to make this comforting Beef Barley Stew with Leeks. We tend to indulge a little on Christmas Eve (Noche Buena) then Christmas, then my son’s birthday.

Like stir-fried barley with kimchi, pomegranate-dappled tabbouleh, and barley salad with mushrooms. When it comes to barley ...

Heat a large saucepan or casserole dish over a medium heat. Add the olive oil to the pan along with the onion, carrots and a pinch of salt. Fry for 5-6 minutes, or until the onions are softened ...

In a large dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Sear the beef stew meat, using a wooden spoon to turn the meat ...

Leave the stew to stand for 10 minutes. Carefully lift the tomatoes on to a separate plate then stir through half of the dressing into the stew. Taste and add more salt, pepper and lemon juice, if ...

Stir in the honey, mixed spice and then add the stock. Add the pearl barley to the saucepan and allow to bubble away for 15 minutes. Stir in the chopped tomato and allow to bubble away for another ...