the carrots, potatos and peas are flavored by the lamb fat

But then there's the extra work of throwing them away.

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But then there's the extra work of throwing them away.

I've served large numbers with that dish - lamb chops, peas, carrots and new potatios flavored with onion, garlic, salt pepper, a tablespoon of red wine, two teaspoons olive oil and a mint leaf or two from my garden. Never had any complaints.

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We have a great iron skillet, but if I want a sandwich where the filling is warm with yummy melty cheese, but the bread is toasted rather than fried, the Foreman is the way to go.

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Never had any complaints.

Well, there are two things -- if I'm trying to get rid of the fat, putting it in other foods I also eat doesn't count as success. If I'd been grilling, it would have disappeared. Second -- I don't like cooked peas and carrots, so I'd totally be tossing them.

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a sandwich where the filling is warm with yummy melty cheese, but the bread is toasted rather than fried

I am, coincidentally, now eating such a sandwich, made by toasting the bread in the toaster and heating the meat and cheese in the microwave, then assembling.

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Also, I'm the cast iron skillet's bitch. It's a pan, And a weapon. You really can't ask more from any kitchen utensil.

Mine was my grandmother's. It survived our house fire when I was in college. The one that burned the kitchen completely. We dug the skillet out and it cleaned up very nicely.

Beautiful! I bet the house fire seasoned it nicely.

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Well, there are two things -- if I'm trying to get rid of the fat, putting it in other foods I also eat doesn't count as success. If I'd been grilling, it would have disappeared. Second -- I don't like cooked peas and carrots, so I'd totally be tossing them.

But I'm not getting rid of the fat for the sake of getting rid of the fat. I just don't want my lamb chops too greasy. In other words this is a treat I make when I've decided to throw out the calory counting. But I still don't like the lamb chops too greasy in flavor. Skillet lamb chops cooked as I've described are tasty -but nothing comes out too greasy. You have the flavor, but not greasy feeling in back of your throat. It is not low-fat or low calorie, but it tastes good and satisfies. Everyone needs stuff like that on occassion.

As to not likeing peas and carrots: if I ever have the chance to cook for you - (maybe you have to pass through Olympia for some unknown reason) I'll find out your preferences before I make anything. I know you have some strong issues with what foods you can enjoy, and I guarantee I can come up with something you'll like, avoiding all the stuff you hate or find meh. It probably won't be a high fat dish like lamb chops, but the option remains if everyone is in the mood.

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I love lamb chops and peas and carrots.

:: starts planning trip to Olympia

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I love lamb chops and peas and carrots.

:: starts planning trip to Olympia

lamb will be served to celebrate.

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Yum!

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