Pasta with White Beans and Rapini

Pasta and beans provide this vegetarian dish with complete protein. It's also a tasty way to introduce rapini. Also known as broccoli rabe, rapini is related to the cabbage and turnip families and is a source of vitamins A, C and K, as well as potassium. Serve with grated cheese.

Fava Falafels

Chef Tawfik Shehata, of Vertical Restaurant in Toronto, shares this Egyptian-style falafel, which uses fava beans instead of chickpeas. It's one he enjoyed throughout his childhood.

Greek-Style Macaroni and Cheese

Wine-Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb

Leg of lamb is always welcome on an entertaining menu, and a boneless roast takes away any worries about carving. Anchovies are a classic partner to lamb; they melt onto the surface, adding a lively but not at all fishy flavour (omit if desired). Serve with rice pilaf or roasted potatoes and a Belgian-endive-and-watercress salad.

Watercress and Orange Couscous Salad

Peppery watercress isn't just for tea sandwiches anymore. It makes the perfect salad leaf if you snap off the most tender stalks and leaves to toss with dressing just before serving. Turn this appetizer or side salad into a hearty meal by topping it with a salmon fillet or chicken breast.

Spiced Poire Hélène

This classic French pear dessert was created in honour of the operetta “La Belle Helene.” Here, the warmth of spice replaces the traditional vanilla. To develop and deepen flavour, this recipe requires overnight refrigeration. Don't throw out any remaining poaching syrup; use it to sweeten and spice up hot chocolate and coffee.

Stuffed Seafood Crepes

SeaFood Crepes - serve hot, drizzled with a white cheeze (melted) sauce Serve with a salad of your choice, but we always have the crepes with a Greek Salad.

Beef Koftas with Pitas and Minted Yogurt

Koftas are spiced meatballs with origins in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, grilled and served on skewers. This milder, Tested Till Perfect recipe means you can try making koftas at home too!

Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo With Okra

Gumbo is a Creole specialty of New Orleans that typically contains sausage, chicken, ham, shrimp, crab or oysters. Its stew-like consistency makes for a hearty dish. To give it an authentic twist, top with a pinch of filé powder, made from ground dried sassafras leaves, if you can find it. But don't worry if you can't: This gumbo is equally delicious without it.

Potato Latkes with Salmon & Egg