Sharing a recipe on his website, Jamie Oliver revealed his go-to spring stew, which combines chicken, bacon and pearl barley with "loads of lovely veg". He said: "Humble pearl barley – a ...

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 ...

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 ...

I have been making the same Irish stew for years, with good reason ... Scatter the pearl barley into the casserole then place the lamb chunks on top along with the bay leaf, thyme sprigs and ...