Name: Lamb Chops with Red Onion, Grape Tomatoes, and Feta
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, divided; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 4 lamb shoulder blade chops (each 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick); 1 10- to 12-ounce container grape tomatoes; 1/2 cup coarsely crumbled feta cheese; 1/2 cup paper-thin red onion slices

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Lamb Chops with Red Onion, Grape Tomatoes, and FetaJosé Picayo

These are just the thing if company's coming on a school night. On the side, add rice, couscous, or orzo tossed with herbs. Try some store-bought sorbet for dessert. Using multicolored grape tomatoes gives the lamb chops extra zip.

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