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Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken

serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS:

4 boneless chicken breasts

6-8 slices of prosciutto (can substitute with pancetta or bacon)

1/2 head of garlic, smashed and sliced

3-4 sprigs of thyme (optional)

1 tbsp olive oil

coarse salt and pepper

METHOD:

1. Preheat oven to 350F (177C).

2. Season chicken breasts and wrap each one with prosciutto. Place in a square casserole dish or baking pan.

3.  Cover with garlic, thyme and olive oil.

4. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes. Rest for 10 minutes before slicing on a bias. Serve with pasta peas and a side green salad.

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Garlic Rosemary Lamb Rack

serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS:

1 rack of lamb

1 head of garlic, smashed and finely chopped

2-3 sprigs of rosemary, finely chopped

1 tbsp olive oil

2 tsp coarse salt

1/2 tsp coarse pepper

METHOD:

1. Preheat oven to 350F (177C).

2. In a small bowl, combine garlic, rosemary, olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside.

3. Trim and season lamb rack. Place on a baking tray.

4. Spread garlic rosemary mixture on top of lamb.

5. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes. Rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve lamb with mint jelly or cranberry relish, rustic mashed potatoes and some crisp greens.