MARCH CAME IN LIKE A LAMB! ~ GRILLED ROSEMARY LAMB CHOPS / GRILLED FRESH ASPARAGUS

~ Daffodil

(March Flower of the Month)

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GRILLED ROSEMARY LAMB CHOPS

~ Snow stopped! Light the grill and enjoy this succulent treat.

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6 Thick (1 1/2 inch) lamb chops

3 cloves minced garlic

1-2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

3 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary

1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme

3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

light sprinkle coarse salt

freshly ground black pepper to taste

Massage lamb chops with a little salt & pepper.
Combine garlic, Dijon, fresh lemon juice, rosemary and thyme. Whisk in olive oil and pour over chops. Marinate several hours (zip lock bag works well).
Allow to come to room temperature, remove from marinade, and grill to desired doneness. Serve with crisp salad and Grilled Fresh Asparagus.

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GRILLED FRESH ASPARAGUS

Toss asparagus spears with olive oil and a few splashes of balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with sea salt and cracked pepper. Grill until slightly caramelized.

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