Baked Barley with Mushrooms

 found somewhere on the internet

 Heat oven to 350F

2 cloves garlic

1 large shallot

olive oil

Sweat until soft

8 ounces sliced mushrooms

continue cooking until mushrooms are the same temp.  They'll finish cooking in the oven 

1 cup barley (pearl or pot) 

2 cups beef broth

1/2 tsp dried thyme

black pepper 

Add the rest of the ingredients, put a lid on it and in the oven for 1 hour.