It has been a long time since my last post! This summer has been incredibly busy, which means most of our meals consist of a trip to the grocery store for something to throw on the grill and a salad to complement it.Tonight, as an example, I stopped at Costco for a filet of salmon to grill (always my simple go-to fish!). I was reminded of the amazing lamb chops that I purchased there a week ago and intended to post about! (I am discovering the wonders of Costco little by little... soon to be an addict).
The lamb chops from Costco are affordable and really delicious. I actually pulled a recipe from Rachael Ray for some inspiration. I drizzled the chops with olive oil, salt and pepper and Andrew took them to the grill. Per the recipe, I made a rosemary walnut pesto in my food processor to drizzle over the chops. On the side, I served wilted spinach and a small serving of gnocchi. It was simple and delicious and would pair well with a bottle of pinot noir. However, this dish ended up being a little heavy for the summer months. I'd recommend saving the walnut pesto for the fall (it was delicious!) and substituting a light lemon/rosemary/olive oil marinade for the lamb chops.
Just whisk lemon juice and olive oil together, add chopped rosemary, salt and pepper. Combine the marinade and the chops into a ziploc (marinate as long as you can, overnight would be great). Pair this with a light salad or pasta dish and a slightly chilled pinot noir on a warm summer night and you are good to go.
By the way... you can buy 3 lbs. of cherries at Costco for $9.99! (Like I said, quickly becoming an addict).
Any favorite grilling recipes? Please share!
