Valentine's Dinner for Two

Valentine’s Day Lamb w/ Cherry Glaze & Valentine's Day Cherry Crush

Looking for a recipe for your special someone? This quick 20 minute cherry lamb is the perfect go-to to impress with zero stress AND it comes with a cherry tequila crush!

Grocery List:

Rack of lamb or chops
Bulb of Garlic

Dijon Mustard

Balsamic Vinegar

Can of Cherry Preserves

Rosemary Sprigs

Tequila

Diet Tonic/Seltzer

Salt 

Pepper

Olive Oil

Sugar 

Valentine's Day Cherry Crush 
   

3 ounces/ 2 shots tequila (white)

1/3 cup fresh or canned cherries

1/3 cup sugar

2 sprigs rosemary (and partial spring for garnish)

Splash of diet tonic (my favorite is Schweppes) 

First, combine sugar and cherries in blender and pulse until combined. 

In a cocktail shaker, muddle rosemary springs and tequila

Fill cocktail glass with ice and spoon 1 tablespoon of sugar and cherry mix into the bottom (putting this in first creates a pretty layered effect <3)

Pour tequila and rosemary mixture slowly over the cherry mix Top with diet tonic

Garnish with rosemary sprig

Note: For an extra special garnish, dip rim of cocktail glass in cherry juice and salt or sugar rim 

Valentine’s Day Lamb w/ Cherry Glaze 

Rack of lamb, cut on fat side

teaspoon salt

teaspoon freshly ground pepper

clove garlic, finely chopped 

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves

cup balsamic vinegar

cup cherry preserves

Fresh rosemary sprigs, if desired

Red Wine, if desired

In small bowl mix garlic, chopped rosemary, mustard, and salt and pepper. Place cut lamb chops in 1 gallon sized freezer bag and rub sauce all of the lamb chops in bag. Place in fridge to marinate while you make the glaze. 

In a small sauce pan over low-medium heat, place cherry preserves, balsamic vinegar and ½ cup red wine. Let reduce down for 15-20 minutes.

While your glaze is reducing, heat a medium to large pan and dust with olive oil. When the pan is hot take coated chops and grill each side for 2-3 minutes or until browned. If using a thermometer, 145 °F (medium rare),160 °F (medium), or 170 °F (well done).

Drizzle with reserved preserves mixture and garnish with rosemary sprigs.