SUPREME GRILLED LAMB CHOPS WITH POTATOES

Have a little lamb for dinner. This gourmet dish is a thrill to grill. Served with some perfectly prepared potatoes, this meal has plenty of appeal.

Ingredients
Lamb Chops:
12 lamb chops, cut 1 1/4 inches thick
3 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. thyme, chopped
1 tbsp. garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

Potatoes:
2 medium globe eggplant, cut into 1-inch-thick slices
1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp. olive oil, plus additional for frying
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 pint of cherry tomatoes
1 tbsp. roasted garlic paste
3 Idaho potatoes

Garnish:
Rosemary oil
Balsamic vinegar
Chives

Methods/steps
Toss lamb chops with 3 tbsp. olive oil, thyme, garlic and salt and pepper. Let marinate for 2 to 4 hours. In bowl, toss eggplant, red onions, balsamic vinegar, 1 tbsp. olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread in single layer on sheet tray; roast at 400 degrees until dark golden brown and tender. Remove and cool to room temperature. Chop vegetables into 1-inch cubes and toss in bowl with cherry tomatoes and roasted garlic paste. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside at room temperature. While grilling lamb chops, peel and cube potatoes (do not soak in water). Heat 1/4-inch covering of olive oil in a skillet and cook the Idaho Potatoes in skillet for approx. 5 minutes, tossing when bottoms are crisp and golden brown. Remove when all are tender, yet crisp, golden brown all around. Drain on paper towel and season with salt and pepper. For each portion, place eggplant salad in center of plate with 2 lamb chops centered on top; place potatoes around the salad and chops. Drizzle rosemary oil and balsamic vinegar on top of the potatoes. Garnish with chive sticks

Additional Tips
Ready in 4 ½ hours