On 12/24/2014 8:08 PM, notbob wrote:
> I'm sipping some OZ shiraz and babysitting a new pot of minestrone.
> Ooh... put on some Xmas music and maybe a streaming video of a
> fireplace (are't those creepy!?).
>
> Merry Christmas to you all and may you be cooking something to eat or
> already eating something you cooked.
>
> nb
>
Merry merry, nb! I'm not cooking tonight.

I don't have a traditional Christmas menu. I did remember to thaw the
lamb shoulder chops. Christmas dinner will be broiled lamb chops,
boiled new potatoes with rosemary and steamed broccoli.

I had thought to (charcoal) grill the lamb but it's been raining for
days so that's not going to happen. Broiler it is!

I prepare the lamb very simply. Season with salt and pepper. Rub with
crushed garlic and rosemary, thyme, oregano. I think I'll throw in some
rubbed sage. (I'm using dried herbs.) Sprinkle with lemon juice and
brush lightly with oil. Let set for a bit, then broil the chops to
desired doneness.

I like lamb chops about medium-rare. This will give me a chance to test
the new digital thermometer I got (thanks, Santa!). I don't generally
use thermometers for things like this but these chops are thick enough
to try it out.

At any rate I know it will be a delicious meal. Merry Christmas nb and
everyone! I hope you all have wonderful meals, too.

Jill