Pistachio Cookies

1½ c raw pistachios (shelled and unsalted), plus extra for garnish ½ c almond meal ½ c granulated sugar 1½ t honey ½ t vanilla extract ¾ t lemon zest 1 lg egg white 1½ t honey scant ½ c powdered sugar Preheat to oven to 350°F. In a food processor, pulse the almond meal,…

Pomegranate Molasses

4 c pomegranate juice ½ c sugar ¼ c lemon juice In a large, uncovered saucepan, heat pomegranate juice, sugar, and lemon juice on medium high until the sugar has dissolved and the juice simmers. Reduce heat just enough to maintain a simmer. Simmer for about an hour, or until the juice has a syrupy…

Dukkah Crusted Lamb Chops

½ c unsalted natural pistachios, shelled 2½ T toasted sesame seeds 1 T ground coriander 2 ¼ t ground cumin ½ t sugar ¼ t salt 1 T pomegranate molasses 1 T honey 16 small lamb rib chops, well trimmed 1 T vegetable oil Make dukkah: Place first 6 ingredients in food processor. Using on/off…