Few dishes make more of a statement than elegant rack of lamb, with its ivory-hued bones and juicy pink meat. Pricey? Sure, but it's so easy to make, and pretty speedy as well. You might layer on a quick marinade or a simple sauce, especially if it's a special occasion... and when you are serving rack of lamb, it probably is. The key to perfection is timing, so once you've splurged on a rack, it's worth investing a few bucks in a meat thermometer. How you season the lamb and what you serve it with is entirely up to you. But whatever you decide, the pink and tender chops themselves will surely be the star of the show.

Photography by Katie Workman and Sarah Crowder