Savour Manitoba | Spring 2026

FATHER'S DAY RECIPES

INGREDIENTS: 2

s mall eggplants (about 1 lb each), each cut into 4 lengthwise slices tsp extra-virgin olive oil tbsp chopped fresh oregano

Grilled Eggplant WITH FETA AND GREEK COUSCOUS This light and flavourful dish pairs smoky grilled eggplant with a bright protein-packed Greek couscous. Thick slices of eggplant are brushed with olive oil, seasoned with oregano, salt and pepper and grilled until tender before being topped with crum- bled feta that melts into the warm vegetables. This Mediterra- nean-style dish is perfect for a wholesome and colourful meal.

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1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups (6 oz) crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese Greek couscous Oregano sprigs (optional) INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat grill. 2.

D rizzle eggplant slices with olive oil. Sprinkle evenly with oregano, salt and pepper. Grill 6 minutes on each side or until tender. Sprinkle eggplant with cheese; grill 2 minutes or until cheese melts. While eggplant grills, prepare Greek couscous. P lace 2 eggplant slices on each of 4 plates. Top each serving with 1 cup couscous. Garnish with oregano sprigs, if desired.

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GREEK COUSCOUS MAKES 4 1-CUP SERVINGS INGREDIENTS: 2

cups hot cooked whole-wheat couscous

1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp olive oil 20 grape tomatoes, quartered 1

1 5-oz can no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

INSTRUCTIONS: 1.

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes.

Photo courtesy of M.C.

The Irish Buck

INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 oz Irish whiskey 1/4 oz lime juice, freshly squeezed 2 oz ginger ale, chilled, to top Lime wheel to garnish

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Add the whiskey and lime juice into a Collins glass filled with ice. 2. Top with the ginger ale, stirring gently and briefly to combine. 3. Garnish with a lime wheel.

An easy-going crisp, Irish

whiskey cocktail

* Substitute ginger ale for ginger beer, which is naturally fermented with ginger, for a less sweet and spicier punch.

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