Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
  • 2 tablespoons dried tarragon
  • 2 racks of lamb, frenched (about 1 1/2 pounds each)
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 cups coarse fresh bread crumbs
  • 1 1/2 cups dry white wine
  • 2 shallots, minced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
  • Salt

Method

  • Prepare the lamb Preheat the oven to 425.
  • In a small bowl, combine the mustard with the garlic and the fresh and dried tarragon.
  • Season the lamb generously with salt and pepper and coat evenly with the mustard mixture.
  • Pat the bread crumbs all over the lamb racks, pressing to help them adhere.
  • Prepare the lamb Set the lamb racks fat side up on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until medium-rare, about 30 minutes.
  • An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meat should register 135.
  • Let the racks rest on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the fondue In a small saucepan, bring the wine to a boil with the shallots, garlic and turmeric.
  • Simmer over moderate heat until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the cream and simmer, stirring occasionally, until somewhat thickened, about 6 minutes.
  • Whisk in the goat cheese until smooth and season with salt.
  • Strain the fondue through a fine-mesh sieve into a serving bowl and keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, make the fondue Carve the racks into chops and arrange on a platter.
  • Drizzle some of the fondue on top and serve, passing the remaining fondue at the table.