The following is an excerpt from the book Grill!
by Pippa Cuthbert & Lindsay Cameron Wilson
Published by Good Books; May 2006;$15.95US; 1-56148-518-7
Copyright © 2006 Pippa Cuthbert & Lindsay Cameron Wilson
Caramelized lamb chops
Spectacular

Grilling meltingly tender, marinated lamb chops is one of life's simple pleasures.

Serves 4

1 cup (20g) cilantro, roughly chopped
6 Tbsp brown sugar
4 Tbsp dark soy sauce
4 Tbsp...

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