Lamb Chops with Mint Aïoli

                         Yield: 6 to 8 servings
6 .................garlic cloves, minced
2 .................teaspoons dried summer savory
1 .................teaspoon salt
1 .................teaspoon pepper
16 ...............(2-inch-thick) lamb chops
1................. tablespoon olive oil
**Mint Aioli (recipe below)
       **Garnish: fresh mint sprigs**

1.               Combine first 4 ingredients, and rub evenly into both sides of lamb chops.
2.              Brown chops in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Arrange chops on a lightly greased rack in a broiler pan.
3.             Bake chops at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 145° (medium rare). Serve lamb with Mint Aioli. Garnish, if desired.

MINT AiOLI:
             Yield: 1 1/4 cups
1.................cup mayonnaise
1/4 .............cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
4 ................garlic cloves, minced
1 ................teaspoon grated lemon rind
2 ................tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 .............teaspoon salt
1/2 .............teaspoon pepper
               **Preparation**
Process all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.