Roasted Leg of Lamb With Tomatoes, Onions, and Cinnamon

This simple roast incorporates the sunny Mediterranean flavors of lemon, cinnamon, and extra-virgin olive oil, along with the ubiquitous additions of garlic, onions, and tomatoes. Courtesy of Amy Riolo

Succulent, juicy lamb meat is always served well-done in the Mediterranean region. This type of roast—once synonymous with Easter, weddings, and important feasts—is now often enjoyed at weekly family gatherings. A symbol of hospitality for millennia, this is an excellent celebratory dish that your guests will appreciate.

Many chain grocery stores offer leg of lamb, especially in the springtime, but if they don’t, you can order ahead. Greek, Italian, Indian, and Middle Eastern meat shops usually sell lamb meat on a regular basis. Personally, I like to source mine from a halal butcher in my neighborhood.