Today was the first day of Winter League bowling and I opened with a 213 game which I was thrilled
As Matt is taking the car in at the crack of dawn on Wednesday, his usual shopping day, we have had to re-arrange shopping to Tuesday morning. Hopefully we have remembered everything. By the end of Wednesday we probably won't have enough money left to buy anything more. You think I'm joking?
When I saw this recipe on Monday morning, I was hungry for lamb chops. Unfortunately I don't have any at the moment so we ended up with Shrimp Creole. Nothing wrong with Shrimp Creole but when you are in the mood for one thing, another doesn't always suffice.
Greek Lamb Chops and Mint Yogurt Sauce
Give lamb chops a Greek twist with the addition of fresh oregano and a minty yogurt sauce.
- Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 lamb chops and 2 tablespoons sauce)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 (4-ounce) lamb loin chops, trimmed
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Preparation
1. Combine the first 3 ingredients in a small bowl. Sprinkle lamb with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper; rub with oregano mixture. Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add oil to pan, swirling to coat. Add lamb, and cook for 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Let stand for 5 minutes.
2. Combine yogurt and remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Serve sauce with lamb.
2. Combine yogurt and remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Serve sauce with lamb.
Have a great day
Hi Jo - so glad you had a good birthday ...and that you enjoyed the bowling. It's good to look forward to special meals isn't it - ones we don't make ourselves ... a treat - you'll enjoy it all the more. Cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteYes I did Hilary thanks. It is great to have food cooked for you once in a while. Especially when it is really well cooked.
DeleteSounds like a great day! Enjoy your Chinese food feast today!
ReplyDeleteI will JoJo, you can bet on it.
DeleteGreat first bowling score! Hope the rest of the season's league is a good one!
ReplyDeletebetty
So do I Betty. It would be great to win for a change.
DeleteGlad you did well at bowling.
ReplyDeleteWe've made hot and sour soup. It's easy. And you can make it as hot as you want.
Thanks.
DeleteI'm impressed. I would have to buy a lot of the ingredients. Haven't bought tofu for a while either.
I know, the one thing people sometimes say is that they don't have all the ingredients but ... if you got them, then you can make the soup all the time.
ReplyDeleteVery true Ivy, I was thinking more of not having the tofu and the mushrooms. Mind you if I made it myself it wouldn't be such a pleasure when I go to the Mandarin.
DeleteCustomizing the soup is a great idea, but I understand what you mean about going out.
DeleteIt must have been nice to see all the people after summer. My hubby wants to do a river cruise and my good friend said those small river cruises are not crowded. They are not like the typical cruise ships. Going in summer, though is always more expensive and crowded in Europe. There is always walking but one can decided where to go and take things easy. I know you are not joking because you must be on a strict budget since you have just your pensions. Glad you had a nice birthday
ReplyDeleteIt was Birgit. I would love to do one of those cruises, but... Europe is very expensive for us at any time, but especially now as the rate of exchange for our dollar is very bad. I did enjoy my birthday, thanks.
DeleteLamb is one food I'm not great at making. It's good but that's all. Lamb is one food that needs to be great for me to enjoy.
ReplyDeleteBeing from the UK we used to eat a lot of lamb. Unfortunately it is somewhat prohibitive in price here and not that readily available. We often buy chops in Costco who do really good lam. Buy roasts there too.
DeleteWeatherman just said summertime with out the humidity. Wonderful! So glad your Bd was wonderful, that's only right! I've been walking a bit lately and boy the joints just don't like it at all! Keep wishing I had one of those oil cans, like the tin man. :)
ReplyDeleteThe weather is supposed to be reasonably good here for the rest of the week.
DeleteI guess I do have an oil can, it's called Meloxicam.
Hi human, Jo,
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday, my kind human friend. I'm sorry that I didn't realise because my poor paws cannot keep up with all the blogs out there. Arf! :)
That's a pawesome bowling score! I reckon you will get a 450 next time.
Sorry, wont go anywhere near lamb.
Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,
Penny xx
Thank you so much Penny and Gary. Nice of you. I was pretty pleased with my score too. 450 would really be something. In fact that's a perfect score.
DeleteNo lamb? Don't know what you're missing. I suspect you would eat it Penny even if Gary wouldn't
Pawsitive wishes to you too with lots of licks.
If I was over in your neck of the woods Jo, I'd do a Clint Eastwood on you and ask if you'd like to go bowling! Happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteI would, of course, answer yes. Really enjoy it. Thanks for the good wishes.
DeleteHot and sour soup sounds really interesting. So does Moon Cake. I'll be having calamari or salmon on my birthday. I hope you had a fab birthday JoJo x (sorry I've been slack with comments. I've been cleaning my house... boring!)
ReplyDeleteNever had it Pinky? I love it. I have seriously considered eating nothing else when I go to the Mandarin, they make such a good soup. They do other soups too, but I can't resist the hot and sour. I did have a fab birthday thanks Pinky. Don't envy you all that cleaning. Hope it's worth it.
DeleteThat lamb recipe sounds wonderful.
ReplyDeleteGood bowling news. :)
It does Melissa. Guess I need to go buy some lamb chops.
DeleteI didn't bowl badly on Tuesday either.