Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

Comfort foods are never out of style and are often craved the most. You can adapt this favourite for vegetarians by using soy burgers and vegetable stock in the gravy. Serve with mashed potatoes and peas.

Swedish Meatballs With Rich Gravy

No Nordic holiday spread is complete without meatballs. Preparing them a day ahead means you'll have very little to do at the last minute and can enjoy the party right along with your guests.

Meat and Potato Pie

Earl serves sour cream and carrots with this version of shepherd's pie that hails from the Korsakov region of Russia.

Hearty Meatball and Fennel Soup

Warm up cool evenings by filling empty tummies with hearty soup. Sprinkle a little Parmesan cheese over top or add a handful of cooked noodles to make leftovers new again.

Pizza Meat Loaf

This is a fantastic way to incorporate other vegetables into a classic meat-and-potatoes dish. Kids will never notice them disguised as delicious pizza toppings. Serve with Golden Roast Potatoes or Creamy Mashed Potatoes.

Meat Lasagna with Spinach and Sausage

Bite-Sized Burgers

From cheese and bacon to pickled hot peppers and red onion, any favourite topping is wonderful with these juicy snack-size burgers.

Jalapeño Cheeseburgers With Tomato Salad

Stuffing a burger with cheese takes it to another level of excellence. This stuffing is inspired by the fried jalapeños found on so many pub menus.

Japanese Vegetarian Buckwheat Noodles

This simple dish marries the earthy flavour of buckwheat noodles (soba) with the forest (shiitake mushrooms) and the sea (nori seaweed). Nori and wasabi are available in many supermarkets and Japanese and Korean shops. Wasabi lovers might like extra to serve on the side.

Greek Lamb Stew with Artichokes

This hearty stew combines classic Greek flavours, such as oregano, lemon, cinnamon, artichokes and feta cheese, and makes company fare out of lamb shoulder. Best of all, it can be made ahead of time and leave you to fuss-free entertaining.