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Seared Lamb Chops with Fresh Mint Pesto

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Serves 4

    • 8 Lamb loin chops, about 1” thick
    • Zest of 1 lemon
    • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
    • 1/3 c. Fresh mint, chopped fine
    • 1/3 c. Crumbled feta cheese
    • 1/3 c. Flat-leaf parsley, chopped fine
    • 1/3 c. Pecans, toasted and chopped

In a small bowl, combine mint, parsley, pecans, feta, and lemon zest for the fresh pesto. Set aside. Trim fat from chops and rub them with olive oil. Preheat a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat before adding chops. Cook 4 to 5 minutes per side, turning once, or until well-browned and an instant-read thermometer registers at least 145 degrees in thickest portion of the meat. Salt and pepper to taste. To serve, sprinkle chops with fresh pesto.

Accompany with Cooper-Garrod Test Pilot Starfighter, F104

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Chicken Caprese

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  • 1 c. fresh basil leaves
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ¼ c. grated parmesan
  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 tomato, sliced thin
  • 3 oz. shredded mozzarella
  • 2 Tbsp. shredded parmesan

Preheat oven to 400.  Pulse basil, garlic, and grated parmesan in food processor until smooth.  While running, slowly add olive oil.  Salt and pepper to finish.  Pat chicken dry; place on baking sheet. Spread 1 Tbsp. pesto over each piece.  Bake 20 minutes (or until no longer pink in the center).  Remove from oven; top with tomato slices, mozzarella and shredded parmesan.  Bake 5 minutes more to melt cheese.

Accompany with Cooper-Garrod Chardonnay

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