Roasted rack of lamb with garlic and herbs - bon appetit

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsDried oregano
2tablespoonsDried thylme
1tablespoonFennel seeds
1tablespoonDried rosemary
teaspoonDried rubbed sage
¼cupOlive oil
2tablespoonsChopped garlic
21 1/2-lb racks of lamb

Directions

Preheat oven to 400F. Combine first 5 ingredients in small bowl.

Combine oil and garlic in another small bowl. Rub oil mixture over each lamb rack. Season generously with salt and pepper. Press 3 T spice mixture all over each lamb rack. Place lamb in baking pan.

Roast until thermometer inserted into center registers 135F for medium-rare, about 20 minutes. Transfer lamb racks to platter and let stand 5 minutes.

Carve lamb into individual chops, arrange on platter and serve.

Bon Appetit/October/94 Scanned & edited by Di Pahl & <gg>