Rub lamb chops with rosemary, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste. Heat oil in large skillet over high heat. Add lamb chops in 2 batches, if necessary, and cook 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to serving plate and keep warm. Add shallots to skillet and cook 1 minute. Stir in vinegar, then broth; cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and swirl in butter. Pour over chops. Garnish with rosemary, if desired. Makes 4 servings. PER SERVING: Calories 440, Total Fat 36 g, Saturated Fat 15.5 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Sodium 309 mg, Carbohydrates 3 g Protein 24 g, Calcium 28 mg, Fiber 0 g DAILY GOAL Calories 2,000 (F), 2,500 (M) Total Fat 60 g or less (F), 70 g or less (M) Saturated Fat 20 g or less (F), 23 g or less (M) Cholesterol 300 mg or less Sodium 2,400 mg or less Carbohydrates 250 g or more Protein 55 g to 90 g Calcium 1,000 mg (F), 1,000 mg (M) Fiber 20 g to 35 g (C) Copyright 1998, Meredith Corporation, All Rights Reserved. LHJ ONLINE http://www.lhj.com The tasty solution to a speedy sauce is this zesty balsamic vinegar. Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: dozen minutes Degree of difficulty: Easy MC formatting by bobbi744@acd.net ICQ#2099532