Barley Pilaf

1 cup pearl barley
6-8 Tbsp. butter
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, diced
1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
2-3 green onions
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 1/2 cup chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste

Rinse barley with cold water, drain well. Melt butter and saute onion, mushrooms and barley until barley is toasted. Remove from heat, add remaining ingredients, except for broth. Spoon into a 2-qt casserole. (Can be refrigerated at this point.) Heat broth to boiling and add to barley mixture in casserole. Blend well. Bake covered at 375 degrees for 70-90 minutes. Before serving, garnish with chopped parsley or carrot curls. Serves 6-8 people.