Let the lamb sit at room temperature before cooking (just 15 minutes or so). Pat steaks dry with paper towels before seasoning for better browning. Sear in a heavy-bottomed pan (cast iron is ideal).

Searing the Lamb: Searing the lamb in a hot pan with oil before slow roasting can enhance the flavor and create a beautiful ...

Ina Garten's recipe for what she calls her "Getting to Know You" menu comes from her 2001 cookbook "Barefoot Contessa Parties ...

or until lightly browned and then remove the pan from the heat. Place the lamb shoulder on top of the bones and roast in the oven for 20 minutes. Sitting the meat on the bones allows the air to ...

This recipe calls for fairly small racks of lamb, about a pound each. If your lamb is larger, the cooking time will increase, but you can get away with serving single, not double, chops.