Rack Of Lamb With Rosemary And Artichokes Recipe - (5/5)

Ingredients

• 1 rack baby lamb rack - (abt 1 lb)
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
• 1 small rosemary sprig plus
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped rosemary
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil - (to 2)
• 1 cup mirepoix - (equal parts coarsely chopped onions, carrots, and celery)
• 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 1/2 bay leaf
• Salt to taste
• 4 cooked fresh artichoke bottoms
• 1 lemon cut in half
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter - (2 oz)
• 1 sprig fresh thyme leaves only
• 12 garlic cloves peeled, blanched