Lamb Rib Chops With Vegetable Hash

Name: Lamb Rib Chops With Vegetable Hash
Ingredients: 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large Spanish onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 pound smoked ham or prosciutto, sliced 1/4 inch thick; 2 pounds tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/2 cup brandy; 2 pounds zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch dice; One 1 1/2-pound eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 16 oil-cured black olives, pitted and chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped oregano; 2 teaspoons chopped thyme; 2 teaspoons chopped rosemary; 1 bay leaf; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 16 lamb rib chops (3 1/4 pounds)