Simple and delicious Father's Day menu (that keeps Dad healthy, to boot!)

Shish Kebab with Tahini Sauce
Shish Kebab with Tahini Sauce

My dad is master of his grill. It doesn't matter if it's raining, snowing, sleeting or thundering, my dad is happy to grill dinner. He totally dorks out on grilling books, studies brining techniques and makes his own rubs. He always calls me after making a new recipe to analyze the high and low points the next day. It's too cute.

But when Father's Day rolls around, I like to let Dad relax and grill him a meal that tastes great, and is healthy to boot. Keep your dad healthy, too, with this menu of healthy Father's Day recipes.

  • Relax with a cocktail: A Lemon-Orange Fizz (vodka optional) is swell for letting Dad relax on the deck, plus it's packed with vitamins to keep his heart healthy.

  • Start feeding him early: Grill eggplant and garlic to make baba ganouj and serve with pita chips and fresh veggies so Dad doesn't get hungry while you cook.

  • Make your main dish ahead of time: These tasty shish kebabs can marinate for up to a day (which also ups the flavor), so get them going the day before.

  • Keep dessert simple: Even though Grilled Peaches & Angel Food Cake with Red-Wine Sauce sounds complicated, it's ready in 30 minutes. Now who's his favorite?

By Carolyn Malcoun

When associate editor Carolyn Malcoun came to Vermont to attend New England Culinary Institute, she knew she didn't want to work in a restaurant but knew that she wanted to do something in the food industry. Luckily she discovered EatingWell, where she's able to combine her love of food and writing.

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