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.

Moving away for college means freedom from curfews, chores and parental watchdogs. But it also means leaving behind the sweet, sweet comforts of a home-cooked meal. For a lot of Asian Americans, the switch from Mom’s special noodles to cafeteria chow mein can be big letdown, so we’ve put together a few recipes that you can make in your dorm microwave or common area kitchen, as well as tips for keeping a well-stocked pantry in a tiny living space.

Much of what accounts for why Asians are generally more slender and healthier than Americans — who are currently dealing with widespread obesity — lies in the differences in diet. By comparing the eating habits in the U.S and East Asia (mainly China, Taiwan, Korea and Japan), we can understand why and how the typical Asian diet can translate into a healthier lifestyle.

Our love affair with food may be our longest, most precarious relationship to date. Our tug-of-war with food is a two-way street: sometimes you “give in” to food and other times your food works for you. To get the most of this relationship, figure out what you want with food at any given time, and use our cheat sheet to eat accordingly.

You can’t make green without yellow.

And I wouldn’t be as “green” as I am today without my stereotypically frugal Asian family.

With the increasing number of food scares within the past several years, the allure of organic food is irresistible. It claims to be kinder to the environment and animals, as well as being free of pesticides and chemicals. Yet organic food can cost twice as much as its non-organic counterparts, making it difficult for just anyone to afford. Luckily, there are a few helpful hints to remember when buying organic without breaking the bank.

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.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Whoever you are, or whatever your health goals are, it’s vital that you get a good, balanced meal at the beginning of the day to start your day off right.

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!