To marinate and to cook marinated foods

All of the recipes that follow make enough to marinate at least a couple of pounds of meat, fish, or vegetables. I’ve suggested some combinations— a marinade I love with swordfish, another that’s great with flank steak— but try any marinade with any food that sounds appealing to you.

In a pinch, it’s perfectly acceptable to use bottled marinades, as well as other commercially made products such as teriyaki or Worcestershire sauce. Just make sure to taste them first. If the flavor isn’t appealing straight out of the bottle, it’s not likely to improve the taste of your dinner.