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.

Hot Italian Sausages

Here's a basic and simple sausage recipe that is good for novices. You can play around with the flavourings to taste, of course, adding a little dried oregano or marjoram, for instance. Other common seasonings include paprika and ground coriander.

Barbecued Butterflied Leg of Lamb

This recipe has been adapted from a favourite Armenian recipe from the mother of Andrew Chase, our associate food editor. In fact, it was his childhood birthday-dinner request, served with rice pilaf and green beans cooked in an oregano-and-garlic tomato sauce.

Saucy Beef Simmer

Like many other stews, this one has chunks of tender beef and onion, but it's enhanced by a touch of Greek spicing: oregano and the subtle yet homey flavour of cinnamon. It takes a while to simmer, so you'll have plenty of time to make Tender Baked Potatoes or Golden Roast Potatoes and corn or green beans to go alongside.

Lemon Porlambo Blue Cheese Breast of Chicken

Breasts of Chicken Stuffed with a combination of Lamb Loin and Pork Tenderloin, mixed with Blue cheese and Spices--Served on a Bed of oregano noodles--a side of Baby Bok Choi/Wee Spinach Petals--A Unique and delicious way of flavouring chicken and provides a low fat meal with protein and vitamin punch to remember..its fast and easy to prepare.

Lemon Parmesan Linguine

This dish can become the foundation for year-round dinners. Add fresh herbs during summer and dried thyme or oregano when it's cold. Stir in a grating of hard cheese, such as Parmigiano-Reggiano, grana Padano or Pecorino Romano. You can use shelled edmame (Japanese green soybeans) instead of green beans. A grated carrot salad adds colour to the menu.

Quick Cheesy Shells and Beef

This recipe is a quick and easy way to the warm comfort of traditional baked ziti without turning on your oven. Ground turkey or chicken can easily be used in place of beef. If you don't have Italian seasoning on hand, a mixture of dried rosemary, oregano and thyme will do the trick. Serve topped with chopped fresh parsley.

Italian-Style Gnocchi Salad

Sheet Pan Cajun Shrimp, Corn & Sausages

Try preparing this delicious meal ahead of time so all you’ll need to do on a busy weeknight is warm up the food—minimal effort required—and the rest of the evening is yours to savour.

Tortellini Minestrone

This classic hearty Italian soup gets a lift with meat- or cheese-filled tortellini. Delish!