Mealtime Magic: Father's Day Specials!

If you're looking for a way to make Father's Day special, check out this great menu for six, which can be made for under $40 (way less than a similar menu at a restaurant). Brought to you from eMeals, taking the stress out of daily menu planning. Share your thoughts on twitter with #emeals or on facebook.com/emealz.

Flank Steak with Parsley-Garlic Sauce
Ingredients
3⁄4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley 1⁄2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 3⁄4 lb flank steak (about 1-inch-thick) 3⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper 

Instructions

1. Combine parsley, oil, vinegar, garlic, red pepper and 1⁄4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl; let stand at least 10 minutes.
   
2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
   
3. Sprinkle steak with 3⁄4 teaspoon salt and black pepper.
   
4. Place steak on a grill rack coated with cooking spray.
   
5. Grill 5 minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness.
   
6. Let stand 10 minutes.
   
7. Thinly slice steak across the grain.
   
8. Serve with sauce.
   

Note: If you have time, rub 1⁄4 cup Parsley-Garlic Sauce over steak before grilling, if desired.

Buttery Grilled Corn
Ingredients
6 ears fresh corn with husks 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter 

Instructions

1. Microwave corn in husks, 3 ears at a time, 6 to 8 minutes; cool slightly. 
2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
3. Peel back husks; discard silks.
4. Lightly spray corn with cooking spray; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
5. Tie husks over corn or discard.
6. Grill corn 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly charred. 
7. Rub corn with butter.

Portobello Mushrooms with Soy Sauce
Ingredients
6 (4-inch) portobello mushrooms, stems removed 3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1⁄4 teaspoon pepper 

Instructions

1. Place mushrooms, soy sauce and oil in a large zip-top plastic bag; toss to coat. Let stand 10 minutes.
   
2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
   
3. Place mushrooms, gill side up, on grill rack coated with cooking spray.
   
4. Cook 5 minutes on each side or until tender.
   
5. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
   

Easy Greek Salad
Ingredients
12 oz package salad mix
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 medium cucumber, chopped 1⁄2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1⁄2 cup pitted kalamata olives 1⁄2 cup Greek salad dressing 

Instructions

1. Place salad in a serving bowl.
2. Add tomato, cucumber, feta cheese and olives. 
3. Drizzle with dressing.
4. Toss.

Grilled Garlic Bread
Ingredients
1 loaf French bread, halved lengthwise 4 large garlic cloves, halved
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1⁄4 teaspoon pepper 

Instructions

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. Lightly coat cut sides of bread with cooking spray.
3. Place bread, cut side down, on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 2 minutes or until toasted.
4. Rub bread with cut sides of garlic.
5. Drizzle with butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Caramel-Brownie Chunk Milkshakes
Ingredients
1⁄2 cup milk
4 cups vanilla ice cream
3 store bought or homemade brownies, chopped Caramel or hot fudge topping (optional) 

Instructions

1. Place milk in a blender.
2. Add ice cream; blend until smooth.
3. Add half of brownies to blender; pulse until brownies are blended.
4. Spoon into glasses; drizzle with desired topping.
5. Top milkshakes with remaining brownies.