Kate provided:

> ARNI EXOHIKO
> ("Surprise" Lamb, Country-Style)
>
> 2 T. olive oil
> 8 loin lamb chops
> 18 sheets phyllo
> 6 T. butter, hot and melted
> 2 c. cooked peas
> 16 very small red potatoes, or larger ones cut into quarters
> 16 cherry tomatoes, peeled
> 1/2 lb. kasseri cheese, in 8 pieces
> salt and freshly ground pepper
> 3/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
> dried oregano
>
> (Note: 3/4" slices leg of lamb may be used instead of lamb chops.) In a
> heavy skillet, heat the oil or butter and fry the lamb over high heat,
> turning frequently. Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, then remove
> from the heat. Meanwhile, unroll the phyllo sheets and cover with a damp
> towel. In a small pan over low heat, have the butter hot without letting
> it brown. Remove two sheets of phyllo, brush with hot butter over the
> first, then cover with the second sheet and brush it with butter. In the
> center of the buttered phyllo place 1 lamb chop, 2 T. peas, 2 potato
> balls, 2 cherry tomatoes, and a slice of kasseri. Sprinkle with salt and
> pepper, a heaping tablespoon of parsley, and a pinch of oregano. Fold the
> phyllo around the lamb and vegetables like a sealed parcel. Place, seam
> side down, on a buttered baking pan (approximately 11"x15"x3") and set
> aside while you repeat the procedure with the remaining ingredients to
> make 8 parcels. Brush hot butter on the tops, then bake in a moderate oven
> (350 F) for 45-50 minutes or until golden in color. Remove from the oven
> and arrange on a warm platter or on individual dishes. Note: The
> vegetables and herbs may be varied. Substitute green beans or lima beans
> for peas, use thyme or basil instead of oregano. Arni Exohiko is
> frequently prepared using buttered waxed paper, parchment paper or
> aluminum foil rather than with phyllo.

Two questions:

1. Is this finger food?

2. would you need to warn the diners about the bone in the lamb chop?*

* In general, I'm of the view that foods are allowed to contain bones and
whole spices -- things which are there to lend flavor or shape to the food
but which are not meant to be eaten. However, many [less-cosmopolitan]
diners are horrified by the idea. Might be a worthwhile survey topic.

Bob