On 2/24/2019 11:29 AM, Gary wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
>>
>> On 2/23/2019 1:13 PM, Gary wrote:
>>> jmcquown wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I found a package of lamb shoulder blade chops, each with a nice bit of
>>>> meat on them, three for under $8. Took them out to thaw for tomorrow's
>>>> dinner.
>>>
>>> Three under $8.00 is meaningless.
>>> Probably about a pound or very slightly more total for the 3.
>>> Be sure to add 4 brussel sprouts (lightly oiled) to
>>> complete your meal.
>>>
>> I gather you're poking fun at my small appetite. Hey, there's plenty
>> of meat on those chops for me. In fact I will probably only eat one
>> chop. But hey, brussels sprouts are a fine idea! I'll make and eat a
>> lot more than 4 of them (buttered). Thanks for the suggestion.
>
> Good morning, Jill. Wasn't teasing at all. 4 brussel sprouts cut
> in half then roasted would be plenty for me.

Those must be some really large brussels sprouts! I buy the small ones.

> As far as those
> chops? Plenty of meat on each one for me again. I would pan fry
> them just like a steak. Nice marbling on those. For a full meal,
> I would only maybe add a baked potato and a buttered roll.
>
I don't have any baking potatoes (or rolls). I've got some new potatoes
which I'll be par boiling, then place on a baking sheet, smash and
drizzled with oil, sprinkled with S&P and some dried dill then roasted
in the oven.

It just started raining so (as I suspected) cooking outdoors is out of
the question. Not that it's essential in any case. I'll likely use
my cast iron skillet on the stove top. And yes, there's plenty of meat
on those lamb chops. Not too much fat, really. I'd expect the same
amount of marbling in a good steak.

> Most meals these days for me don't even include meat but when I
> do have it, about 1/3 pound is plenty.
>I don't have to eat meat with every meal but I do like it.

Jill