This would be a great meal to do in the crockpot for a cold winter's night. Just add a green salad, bread and some fruit for dessert.

Real Irish Stew

3 pounds lamb chops
2 pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon dry thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 onion, sliced
6 carrots, sliced
2 cups water

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. Remove bone from lamb chops. Cut lamb into large chunks, trimming off fat and gristle. In a large, covered baking dish, layer half of the potatoes, sprinkle with parsley, thyme, salt and pepper.
3. Next, layer the meat, onion, carrots, finishing with the remaining potatoes. Pour water on top, cover with aluminum foil, then cover with lid.
4. Bake 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until lamb is cooked and tender.

Makes 6 servings.