Spiced Lamb Chops With Herbed Mashed Potatoes Recipes

HERBED LAMB CHOPS WITH CRISPY POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the first nine ingredients in a food processor; pulse until blended. Spread over both sides of chops. Let stand 30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add potatoes; cook 15-20 minutes or until tender and golden brown, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with lemon pepper, salt and paprika; remove from pan. Keep warm., Grill chops, covered, over medium heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)., Toss spinach with potatoes; sprinkle with pine nuts. Serve with lamb chops.

LEBANESE SPICED LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 550 degrees F.
• Place lamb chops in a 9 by 12-inch glass baking dish. Combine 1 tablespoon of salt, garlic and lemon juice. Pour over lamb chops. Combine 1 tablespoon of salt, pepper, paprika and "7 spices" to form a rub. Rub both sides of the lamb chops with this mixture.
• Place chops back into the baking dish and add 1 1/2 cups of water gently on the side of the dish so as to keep the spices on the lamb chops.
• Cover the dish with foil and seal well. This will ensure the chops stay juicy. Place in the oven at 550 degrees for 30 minutes. Then lower temperature to 400 degrees and bake for 1 1/2 hours.
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HERBED POTATOES AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Put 1 pound mixed baby potatoes in a medium pot; cover with cold water and season with salt. Bring to a boil; cook until tender, 15 minutes. Combine 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon melted butter in a large bowl. Add 1 chopped large heirloom tomato and 1 tablespoon each chopped parsley, chives and basil. Drain the potatoes; add to the bowl and toss. Season with salt and pepper.

HERBED LAMB CHOPS WITH HOMEMADE KETCHUP

Steps:

• For the ketchup: Place the tomato sauce, onion, vinegar, sugar, tomato paste, salt, and cinnamon stick (or ground cinnamon, if using) in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 1 hour. Remove the onion and cinnamon stick and discard. Cool for 30 minutes and refrigerate until ready to use (can be refrigerated for up to 1 week).
• For the lamb chops: Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Season the chops on both sides with salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle the herbes de Provence on both sides. Grill on each side until medium-rare, 2 to 3 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes and serve with the ketchup.
• Cook's Note: The lamb chops can also be roasted or broiled in a preheated 475 degrees F oven for 6 to 7 minutes.