Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2         stick  butter
  1                     medium/large onion
  1 1/2           cups  mushrooms -- (1 1/2 to 2)
     3/4           cup  pearl barley
     1/4           cup  chopped red -- (1/4 to 1/2)
                        pepper or pimiento
  1 1/2           cups  chicken stock -- (canned
                        OR bouillon)

Preparation:

Coarsely chop onion and mushrooms. Melt butter and saute vegetables until golden and tender. Add barley and cook until barley turns brownish. Transfer to 1 1/2-quart casserole; add red pepper and chicken stock. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes or until all liquid has been absorbed. A little additional water or white wine may be added if serving is delayed.

Nutritional Information:

994 Calories (kcal); 48g Total Fat; (43% calories from fat); 19g Protein; 123g Carbohydrate; 124mg Cholesterol; 3707mg Sodium