In high school, blending into the crowd can seem like the most important thing of all. But as we grow up, true fashionistas know they have to create a style that is uniquely theirs. While most of us will always have a special place in our hearts for cheap chic establishments like Forever 21 and H&M, at one point or another, we start craving a little individuality and novelty in our clothing.

“What can I get you, buddy?”

The pleasant voice belongs to a young man behind the tiny register. He doesn’t quite break out in a big jolly grin, but looks at the hungry customer with friendly eyes, happy to make a dinner recommendation or explain what “tingly spicy noodles” actually means. Watching him, it’s hard to glean that this unassuming college grad is living and breathing the dream of foodies everywhere: running his very own restaurant in the heart of Manhattan.

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At age 23, most of us have just graduated from college. We might be wrapping up a summer internship, looking into medical or business school or starting a full-time job. When Evan Low turned 23, he was winning a City Council member election in Campbell, CA in the heart of Silicon Valley. Fast forward three years to 2009, and he had become the youngest Asian American and openly gay mayor in the entire nation.

Luckily for the foodie in all of us, there are many healthy Asian dishes out there to be savored—and they happen to be the ones mom and grandma likely used to have on the stove at dinnertime. Here are a few examples, broken down by culture.

Instead of the go-to summer barbeque, take a break from manning hot coals and greasy lighter fluid and try your hand at solar cooking: throw in your ingredients, then simply kick back in an easy, environmentally-friendly way of preparing yummy dishes everyone can enjoy.

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Armed with nothing more than a cutting board, a chopping knife, and one medium-large pan, you can whip up all of these delicious dishes from a few simple ingredients in a mere half hour. So strap on an apron, impress your friends, and enjoy!