Ballymaloe

Irish stew, "ballymaloe" or "stobhach gaelach" in Gaelic, is traditionally made of lamb. We prefer our lambs "hooved and romping a spring day." Spring brings the good root crops and fresh herbs, all the better to make a stew. The root vegetables add flavor and thickening as well as sustenance. Some cooks add turnips or parsnips and barley when available, but best use potatoes and save the barley

Vegetarian special 14" Pizza $4.87

We started thinking about the virtues of home cooking, fresh ingredients, cooking together, leftovers, friendly surroundings and then it occurred to us, by staying at home you save money to. How much you wonder? Well, at $15.20 plus tip which comes to $18 from the local pizza franchise we saved a healthy $13 with our home made vegetarian special. Ingredients1 lb fresh pizza dough (from the bakery

White Chili

Ingredients1 medium vidalia (or other sweet) onion1 small yellow squash, medium pieces1/2 medium zucchini, medium pieces1/2 yellow bell pepper, medium pieces4 ounces button mushrooms, large pieces 1 tsp chopped garlic1/2 medium jalapeno, diced1 12 ounce can Great Northern beans, drained1 tsp cumin*1/2 tsp white pepper*1/2 tsp oregano*1/2 tsp vegetable bouillon paste1 Tbls vegetable oil4 ounces (8