EXPAND YOUR GRILLING HORIZONS THIS July 4th
Burgers, hot dogs and
chicken drumsticks will
never fall out of favor
for Fourth of July fare, but savvy
grillmasters know to pepper the
offerings with foods that will
tempt palates in unique ways.
This recipe for “Grilled Eggplant
with Feta and Greek Couscous”
from “Cooking Light Fresh Food
Superfast” (Oxmoor House)
by the Cooking Light Editors
appeals to vegetarians, vegetable
lovers and anyone who wants
something a little lighter from
the grill.
Grilled Eggplant with Feta
and Greek Couscous
Yield: 4 servings
2 small eggplants (about 1 pound
each), each cut into 4 lengthwise
slices
1 tablespoon extra-virgin
olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped
fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly
ground black pepper
11/2 cups (6 ounces)
crumbled reduced-fat
feta cheese
Greek couscous
Oregano sprigs (optional)
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1. Preheat grill.
2. Drizzle 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.
3. While eggplant grills, prepare
Greek Couscous.
4. Place 2 eggplant slices on each
of 4 plates. Top each serving with 1
cup couscous. Garnish with oregano
sprigs, if desired.
Greek Couscous
Makes 4 1-cup servings
2 cups hot cooked whole-wheat
couscous
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives,
halved
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
20 grape tomatoes, quartered
1 15-ounce can no-salt-added
cannellini beans, rinsed and
drained
Combine all ingredients in a medium
bowl. Cover and refrigerate 10
minutes.
A BEGINNERS GUIDE TO
PRUNING FLOWERING PLANTS
(Family Features)
Pruning, or the practice of removing
dead or diseased branches from
fl owering plants - including certain
herbs, vegetables, shrubs, trees and fl owers
- allows them to focus their energy
on new growth and blossoms, which can
result in a more robust and abundant
fl owering season.
While the optimal time to prune is largely
dependent on the type of plant and its
blooming cycle, in general completing
the chore shortly after fi rst bloom can
help shape plants, ensuring they grow
in a desirable manner, and improve air
circulation and light penetration, which
help prevent fungal diseases.
Start by gathering the necessary tools,
including sharp bypass pruners, loppers,
a pruning saw and hedge shears, then
consider these simple steps to begin
pruning your plants:
1. Inspect your plants and remove any
dead, diseased or damaged branches.
2. Find branches that cross or rub against
each other and remove one of the crossing
branches to allow the other to grow freely.
3. Thin out the plant by removing any
overcrowded branches.
4. Shape the plant as desired, maintaining
its natural form and structure.
Find more lawn and garden advice by
visiting eLivingtoday.com.
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