Wheat Berry

All the pleasures of fried shrimp without the hassles of deep-frying? Count us in.  

This salad uses ancient grains to create a dish that reflects Mexico and the American South. For chef Maricela Vega it meshes both of their histories while making the most of the foods she is surrounded by.

You can use any cooked grain—and any type of sausage you want—for this healthy but hearty dinner bowl.

It isn’t often we demolish an entire bowl of something without once suspecting that it was vegan.

Kimchi gives this porridge recipe a spicy twist, while the 6-minute egg keeps it hearty and perfect for breakfast.

For this porridge recipe, pulsing long-cooking spelt, wheat berries, or barley in a blender yields a tasty base for a hearty, savory supper.

Sorghum is a gluten-free grain, with a texture similar to wheat berries, barley, and millet—so feel free to substitute those for this chicken recipe instead.

Meaty mushrooms compliment nutty, chewy grains in this savory dish.

Rye berries have a rich nutty flavor, but you can use any firm whole grain instead (farro, wheat berries, and spelt are all good choices).

Freekeh has a smoky flavor that gets more depth when the grains are toasted; you can use wheat berries, spelt, brown rice, or farro instead.

Maitake mushrooms are a tasty addition to this meatless meal. Cooking them until they are crisp around the edges will give them a delicate crunch.

Refrigerated resting is key to these burgers’ success. Air-chilling helps dry the burgers out slightly so they stick together in the skillet.

A virtuous, herby grain salad with a heart of indulgent butterfat. We love the white-on-white effect of using barley, but it’s delicious with basically any whole grain; try wheat berries or spelt.

Grain salads, like this herb-spiked one made with smoky freekeh, come together instantly with leftovers—reason enough to cook off a batch on Sundays.

Turn your farmers' market haul into a vegetable dinner stir-fry—for this recipe, there's no way to go wrong with garlic, ginger, and scallions.