Lamb Chops with Garlic and Mint

Nothing says spring like lamb, mint and a nice green veggie. This recipe is adapted from Henry Hill's book "The Wiseguy Cookbook". Hill is an infamous mobster whose time in crime was the subject of an excellent movie "Goodfellas"--the movie talked a lot about food (I will never forget the line 'slicing garlic with a razor blade'--you don't have to do that here and I actually do not recommend it. Stick with the chef knife please!) If you enjoy 'story' type cookbooks, I highly suggest it. The recipes are pretty awesome too :)

Be sure to allow time to let the chops marinate.

Lamb Chops with Garlic and Mint

1 lb lamb chops (shoulder is the least expensive)

6 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 C olive oil

bunch of fresh mint leaves

salt and pepper

mint jelly for garnish

Combine garlic, mint, olive oil, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Coat lamb chops well and place in a plastic baggie. Let marinate in the fridge for 3-4 hours.

Heat grill. Remove excess marinade off chops and grill--about 6 minutes the first side and five on the second. You can use a broiler too.

Serve with mint jelly and broccollini.