• 2 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. light soy sauce
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 2 tsp. dry sherry
• 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. honey
• 1/8 tsp. five-spice powder
• 3/4 tsp. sesame oil
• 3/4 tsp. sesame seeds
• 8 lamb rib chops, trimmed

Combine all ingredients, except lamb, in a bowl. Place lamb chops in a shallow dish and add marinade. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place lamb chops on a wire rack over a baking dish. Bake about 35 minutes, brushing with marinade occasionally, or until lamb chops are tender.

Per serving: calories 484, fat 25.8g, 49% calories from fat, cholesterol 171mg, protein 53.0g, carbohydrates 7.1g, fiber 0.1g, sugar 5.6g, sodium 516mg, diet points 12.3.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.0, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.0, Lean meat: 7.5, Fat: 1.0, Sugar: 0.4, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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The recommended wine is: Zinfandel.