Hi Lauren - thanks for visiting! Wheat berries are super easy to cook. I use 1 cup of wheat berries with about 2 1/2 to 3 cups water. Add salt if you like. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until tender, and then drain off any excess water. The hard berries can take up to an hour, some are steamed, so they cook more quickly. Check the package. You can cook a large batch and freeze them also or refrigerate for another meal.