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Menu: Lamb Chops & Mash Potatoes
Braised Lamb Rib Chops Buttered Carrots Mashed Potatoes Au Gratin Strawberry Fool
Braised Lamb Rib Chops
eight 3/4 inch thick lamb rib chops Vegetable cooking spray 1/4 cup of plain low fat yogurt 1/4 cup of firmly packaged brown sugar 1 tablespoon of instant minced onion 1 teaspoon of dried whole thyme 1/2 teaspoon of salt A dash of pepper 1 cup of sliced mushrooms |
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Sauté chops in a large skillet, lightly coated with cooking spray, over medium heat until browned. Combine yogurt, brown sugar, onion, thyme, salt, and pepper in a medium mixing bowl, stirring well. Spread yogurt mixture over chops and top with sliced fresh mushrooms. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Serve warm. Yield 4 servings
The yogurt mixture may be prepared ahead and refrigerated until ready to use.
Mashed Potatoes Au gratin
4 medium potatoes, about 1 1/2 pounds, peeled and cut into eighths 1/2 teaspoon of salt 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine 1/2 cup of milk Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup (1 ounce) of shredded Cheddar cheese
Place potatoes, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and water to cover in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain, reserving potatoes in saucepan. Add butter to potatoes, stirring until butter is melted. Place milk in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat until thoroughly heated. Add warmed milk and salt and pepper to taste to potatoes, stirring until smooth.
Spoon potatoes into a 1 1/2 quart baking dish, and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Broil for 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Yield: 4 servings

Strawberry Fool
2 cups of fresh strawberries, washed and hulled 1/4 cup of sugar 1 cup of whipping cream 4 fresh strawberries, washed
Place 2 cups of fresh strawberries and sugar in container of a food processor or an electric blender; process until smooth. Pour strawberry mixture into a large mixing bowl.
Fold whipped cream into strawberry mixture. Spoon into individual serving bowls. Garnish each with a strawberry. May be served immediately or refrigerated 1 hour. Yield: 4 servings
Frozen strawberries, thawed and drained, may be substituted for fresh. More meal plans |
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