<P> A rack of lamb or carré d'agneau (though this may also refer to other cuts) is a cut of lamb cut perpendicularly to the spine, and including 16 ribs or chops . At retail, it is usually sold' single' (sawn longitudinally and including the 8 ribs on one side only), but may also be sold as a "double rack of lamb", with the ribs on both sides . Alternatively, two French trimmed racks may be placed together with the ribs interlinked; when configured this way it is often known as a' Guard of honour' . </P> <P> Rack of lamb is usually roasted, sometimes first coated with a herbed breadcrumb persillade . The tips of the bones are sometimes decorated with paper frills called manchettes . </P>

Are lamb ribs the same as rack of lamb