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Lightened-up spinach dip with fresh mushrooms, scallions, fat-free mayonnaise, and nonfat sour cream. A five-ingredient party dip that comes together in five minutes and keeps things low-calorie.

General Chua's chicken with oil-blanched pieces stir-fried with dried chili pods, ginger, garlic, and a tangy soy-vinegar-sherry sauce. An authentic Chinese-American classic done right.

Filipino chicken adobo in the slow cooker with soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and water. Five ingredients, 5 minutes of prep, and the crockpot does the rest. Serve over rice.

Pineapple ginger sauce with garlic and soy sauce, thickened with cornstarch for a glossy finish. A fat-free, 15-minute stir-fry sauce with bright tropical flavor.

Barbecued Lamb slices marinated in garlic, soy sauce, and sugar for just 15 minutes before grilling 5 minutes per side. A 4-ingredient, 30-minute recipe with a simple Asian-inspired flavor profile.

Shibu Kawa-Ni: Japanese chestnuts simmered first in green tea, then in a light sugar and soy sauce syrup. A refined, minimalist appetizer with just 4 ingredients and subtle, earthy sweetness.

Baked chicken pieces glazed with fresh tangerine juice, honey, soy sauce, and garlic. The citrus-honey marinade caramelizes into a sticky, golden coating as it roasts. Just 5 ingredients.

Mexican grilled corn (elote) slathers charred ears in a lightened mayo-yogurt chili sauce, then dusts them with salty cotija and a squeeze of lime. A healthier take on the street-food classic.

This is a dish that was a favorite at our local Chineses eatery. I used to make it with ground turkey (before I saw the light) and have found that TVP works just as well. It's hot and spicy.delicious and just a little different.

Artichoke bruschetta with marinated artichoke hearts, Romano cheese, red onion and mayo on baguette slices. Easy broiled appetizer ready in 12 minutes.

The original General Tso's chicken from Chef Peng: crisp-fried dark-meat chicken tossed in a tangy soy-and-vinegar sauce fired up with dried chilies. Savory and hot, not the sticky-sweet takeout version, and gluten-free with tamari.

Garlic-ginger bourbon chicken: cubed chicken marinated in soy sauce, bourbon, fresh ginger, garlic, and brown sugar, then baked, grilled, or broiled. Big-flavor weeknight dinner.

Scallops marinated in lemon, honey, soy sauce, and fresh ginger, then seared in a blazing-hot skillet until caramelized and tender. Elegant enough for date night, fast enough for a Tuesday.

Dijon soy rack of lamb: tender lamb chops glazed in a Dijon, soy, garlic, and olive oil mayonnaise-style coating, then broiled and roasted to a perfect medium-rare. A 45-minute restaurant dinner.

Iowa pork chops are thick-cut bone-in chops marinated in soy, garlic, onion, and ketchup, then grilled standing on the chine bone for even cooking. Heartland steakhouse standard.

Sauteed mushrooms with tarragon, garlic, and a splash of soy sauce. A simple vegetarian side dish or appetizer with just 5 ingredients and 10 minutes of active cooking.