Prepare up to two pounds of uncooked protein or vegetables and add them to a sealable plastic bag. You can leave the protein or vegetables whole or slice it into 1/2- to 1-inch pieces; the most important factor here is uniformity of size.

Add the marinade and give everything a vigorous shake.

Set the bag in a shallow dish and place it in the fridge. Marinate beef for up to 12 hours; chicken for up to four hours; seafood and vegetables for up to 30 minutes.

After marinating, you can prepare the meat or vegetables in any manner; roasting, frying and grilling, for example, work exceptionally well .