American Lamb Chops Date Night Platter

For the Potatoes: In a bowl, add potatoes thyme, oil, salt and pepper; mix well. Place in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet; roast at 420°F for 30 minutes, until tender. 

For the Broccoli Rabe: In a non-stick skillet preheated to medium-high heat, add oil and garlic; sauté for 1 minute. Add broccoli; toss for 3 minutes. Season with salt. 

For the Tomatoes: Remove Broccoli Rabe from skillet. Add oil and garlic; sauté for 1 minute. Add tomatoes; toss for 3 minutes. Season with salt. 

For the American Lamb Chops: Wipe out the skillet. Season chops with thyme, pepper, salt, garlic powder and allspice. Add oil to the skillet; preheat to high heat. Sear the lamb for 5 minutes; lower heat to medium and flip the chops. Cook lamb for an additional 5 to 8 minutes, to preferred doneness. 

For the Compound Butter: In a bowl, combine butter and herbs. 

To assemble the platter: Arrange the Potatoes, Broccoli Rabe, Tomatoes and American Lamb Chops. Drizzle the Compound Butter over the platter; arrange lemon slices for serving.

NOTES: 

• Ask your butcher to trim off excess fat from your chops.
• Don’t use strong marinades or seasoning with lamb chops, as they have a really delicate mild flavor.
• Depending on the size of chops and how well you prefer them to be done, keep an eye on the skillet as they can vary from 10 to 15 minutes.
• Finishing off the lamb chops with herbed butter adds flavor, freshness and moisture. However, a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle of herbs can also finish them off nicely.