Sauces recipes

Indonesian nasi goreng with pork, chicken, shrimp, fresh chilies, soy sauce, and a sliced thin omelette on top. The classic Indonesian fried rice served with shrimp crackers for crunch.

Fried garlic chicken balls, walnut-sized ground chicken poppers seasoned with crushed garlic, ginger, soy, and sherry, rolled in a cornstarch-flour coat and deep-fried golden.

Shrimp marinated in honey, orange spice tea, and rice vinegar, then grilled on skewers. Reduced marinade becomes a gingery dipping sauce.

Grilled chicken fajitas marinated overnight in Worcestershire, soy sauce, lime juice, cumin, and a shot of tequila. Served sizzling with sauteed peppers and all the fixings.

Plump mussels steamed in white wine, then ladled into a fragrant broth of ginger, lime, bok choy, and rice noodles. A Thai-inspired seafood soup that's briny, bright, and deeply satisfying.

Crock pot teriyaki steak slow-simmered in soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and scallions until fork-tender. Set-and-forget round steak that finishes with crisp Chinese vegetables over rice.

Asian-inspired broiled lamb shoulder chops marinated in white wine, garlic, soy sauce, and ginger. A quick four-ingredient marinade that tenderizes the lamb and adds savory depth.

Cold cellophane noodle salad with soy-ginger marinated chicken, crisp asparagus, and cucumber in a spicy wasabi dressing. A light, refreshing Asian noodle bowl for warm weather.

Hearty cabbage soup with homemade tofu and whole-wheat dumplings, seasoned with soy sauce and bay leaf. A cozy, plant-based bowl ready in one hour.

Sopa de albondigas (Mexican meatball soup) simmers tender beef and pork meatballs with raw rice in a tomato-spiked beef broth. Fresh mint leaves brighten every spoonful of this traditional one-pot comfort soup.

Taco-seasoned ground beef meatloaf with a molten cheddar and sour cream center, topped with melted cheese slices and garnished with avocado. Mexican comfort food meets American classic.

A succulent chicken dish that is also made with savory cornmeal dumplings that make one scrumptious dinner!

Loaded shepherd's pie packs ground beef, mushrooms, peas and tomatoes into a rich brown gravy under a crispy mashed potato crust. A hearty, all-in-one casserole baked until golden on top.

Southwestern black-eyed peas simmered with diced carrots, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, and hot sauce. A simple, flavorful side dish ready in 30 minutes.

Vegetarian bulgur chili with kidney beans, mushrooms, and tomatoes. Bulgur wheat absorbs the spiced broth and adds a meaty chew without any meat. Ready in 50 minutes.

People who do not like ordinary pate seem to love this one. Vary the herbs and substitute the vegetables as you wish. Serve with water crackers, thick slices of crusty French bread, thin slices of whole wheat bread, or unsalted whole wheat crackers. May be frozen.