Ingredients

  • 500-600 g lamb backstraps
  • Olive oil spray
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 2 sprigs of thyme or rosemary
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 cup instant polenta
  • 125 g PHILADELPHIA Light Cream Cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • Chargrilled vegetables, to serve Target 2 lb For $3.00 thru 02/06
  • Sprigs of thyme, for garnish

Method

  • SPRAY the lamb with oil and chargrill for 3 minutes each side.
  • Wrap in foil and keep warm.
  • COMBINE the wine, vinegar, honey, garlic and thyme in a saucepan, bring to the boil, then simmer 5 minutes or until slightly thickened and a little syrupy.
  • Keep warm.
  • BRING the water and milk to the boil in a mediumlarge saucepan.
  • Reduce heat and whisk in the polenta.
  • Continue to whisk for 45 minutes or until the mixture comes away from the sides of the saucepan.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in PHILLY, Parmesan and seasonings.
  • DIVIDE polenta between serving plates, top with chargrilled vegetables and slices of lamb.
  • Drizzle with the sauce and garnish with thyme sprigs.
  • Serve immediately.