Sweet and Savoury Pursuits – A food blog with delicious seasonal recipes.

Beef Barley Soup

Making a pot of wholesome Beef Barley Soup from scratch doesn’t have to be a long complicated process. This recipe is easy and in just about an hour you can have a delicious and hearty meal on the table.

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Hearty and full of flavour, this Beef Barley Soup is easy to make, delicious and nutritious. Barley has a slightly nutty flavour and a chewy consistency. It’s high in protein, fibre, vitamins, and minerals (see here for more on its health benefits). To make this soup in just about an hour, I used Pearl barley. Though it’s not considered a whole grain and is less nutritious than hulled barley, it’s still very good for you. If you prefer to use hulled barley to take full advantage of its health benefits, you can do so but will need to increase its cooking time.

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Plum Upside-Down Cake

Last Updated: October 16, 2019

This beautiful Plum Upside-Down Cake features plums in a delicious butterscotch sauce on top of a tender spiced cake. The cake recipe is easy to make and can be used to make a variety of upside-down cakes. Try this recipe with nectarines, peaches, pineapple, and even blueberries.

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Plum Upside Down Cake on white dish with fresh plums in background.

This Plum Upside-Down Cake is a flavourful dessert with a cake base spiced with cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger. The cake is tender and moist, and the plums are baked in a mixture of butter and brown sugar and become caramelized, jammy and sweet. This is a cake that will certainly become a favourite in your household.

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