Rosemary Balsamic Lamb Chops with Homemade Mashed Potatoes

If you want to really impress someone or make your husband really happy he married you, make this amazing meal! It only takes about a half an hour to make and it looks beautiful and tastes amazing!

Ingredients:
olive oil
fresh rosemary
garlic, chopped
salt
pepper
1½ tsp olive oil
2 tbsp chopped shallots
1 tsp garlic
1 C balsamic vinegar
fresh rosemary chopped
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp butter (smart balance)
3 lbs potatoes, peeled and quartered
1/4- 1/2 cup soy milk
2 tbsp butter
salt and pepper to taste

Combine olive oil, rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper. Marinate in 1½ tsp of the mixture for each chop. While marinating, start boiling the potatoes. Sear lamb chops on very hot pan for 3 minutes on one side, 2 minutes on the other.

In another pan over medium heat, heat 1½ tsp olive oil until hot. Add shallots and cook 1 minute. Add garlic and saute 30 seconds. Add balsamic vinegar and bring to a boil. Add rosemary and reduce the mixture to ¼ cup. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and add 2 Tbsp butter. Stir till melted.

When potatoes are fork tender, drain and mash with a fork. Add butter and enough soy milk to make creamy. Season with salt and pepper.

To serve, take a 1/4 measuring cup and scoop mashed potatoes inside. Press gently with a fork and then shake out in the middle of the plate so it forms a nice circle. Prop 2 lamb chops over potatoes and pour balsamic sauce over chops and drizzle around the plate.

*I also garnish the side of the plate with some roasted sweet potato and zucchini rounds for extra color. Just slice up the vegetables and drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast in 400 degree oven till cooked and slightly brown.