Honey rosemary glazed 15 minute rack of lamb

Rosemary honey-soy rack of lamb-- in a toaster oven!

This is very quick and tasty dish with a great display. I had to quickly prepare a tasty meal for a few meat loving friends who were coming over with great expectations. My idea to use a toaster oven to save time and gain control over the food was initially dismissed but proved to be a very practical one. Toaster ovens heat quickly and give you full control of the crusty glaze.

1 rack of lamb (about 8 chops)
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp dry rosemary
2 tbsp fresh rosemary
salt and pepper to taste

Bring the lamb to room temperature. You can do this simply by leaving the lamb outside while you prepare the glaze. Crank up the dial of your toaster oven to 400 degrees.

Mix the honey, olive oil, soy sauce, dry rosemary together with salt and pepper to your taste. Coarsely cracked fresh black pepper is a great addition! Rub the mixture generously on the lamb. Place it into your toaster oven, with the fatty side up (this will ensure the lamb is juicy). If your oven has a "toast" button, or a broil button, press the button as soon as you place the lamb in the oven. This will give the lamb an initial seal and start forming the crust. Bake for 15 minutes for medium rear. Press the toast button once more before you take the lamb out to finish the crust (if it hasn't already formed). And voila.

Place on a large cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh rosemary to dress it up, and slice the chops on the dinner table. Serve with mashed potatoes and steamed veggies such as asparagus.