Thai chili sauce, cilantro, and roasted peanuts add zip to this easy dish. For the best texture and flavor, use leftover rice, which has less moisture than fresh-cooked grains.
The heartiness of polenta makes it a comforting menu addition when autumn's chill sets in. The coarse grains develop their characteristic mushiness when they're mixed with simmering liquid, so reserve some stamina for stirring.
This Mediterranean Eggplant and Barley Salad recipe contains extra-virgin olive oil, pearl barley, eggplant, can reduced-sodium chicken broth, zucchini and more.
