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Lamb Chops Recipe 

This lamb chops recipe works well on a buffet or at dinnertime.  The chops are served with a savory Tomato Herb Vinaigrette.  Try "Baby Lamb Chops" on your next baby shower menu.   

Helpful Hints
Baby lamb chops are generally small rib chops which have been "Frenched".  The are exquisite and expensive.  

Frenching refers to a culinary technique of cleaning the rib bones of meats by scraping away the thin layer of meat, sinew and fat down to the main nugget of meat. It is done mainly for aesthetic reasons. Have done by your favorite butcher

If baby lamb chops are unavailable or cost prohibitive, choose small lamb rib chops 

For a baby shower menu, served buffet-style, plan on one chop per person, but be prepared with extras 

Serve with Tomato and Herb Vinaigrette

Serve with Baby Baked Potatoes and Tender-Crisp Vegetable Platter

Presentation: Place bowl of vinaigrette on large platter and surround with cooked chops. Garnish platter with lemon wedges and sprigs of tarragon. thyme or parsley. 

Lamb Chops Recipe 
For 12 chops
12 baby lamb chops or small rib chops
Olive oil 
Salt and freshly ground pepper 
Lemon wedges
Fresh herbs for garnish

Preheat the broiler to high.   Generously brush chops on both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes on both sides for medium-rare doneness. 

Drizzle chops with additional olive oil to keep moist and season with salt and pepper. 

Make up to 2 days in advance. Cover and chill
Tomato Oregano and Cumin Vinaigrette
Makes about 1 1/2 cups
4 medium very ripe plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
Pinch ground cumin
5-6 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
4 teaspoons olive oil 
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Place tomatoes, garlic, lemon juice and oil in a blender or food processor. Process until very smooth. Season with salt and pepper. 

For the lamb chops recipe, serve at room temperature.