One of the easiest things to create (and impress your guests!) with leftover vegetables is a simple stir fry. I use mainly veggies normally seen in Chinese cuisine such as zucchini, mushroom, baby corn, pokchoy, carrots, broccoli etc.
Here's a recipe for a simple stir fry sauce:
2 tbsp light soy sauce
2 tbsp broth (or plain water!)
1 tbsp cooking wine such as shao hsing wine
1 tbsp vinegar
Pinch of sugar
Chilly sauce as needed
1 tsp corn starch for thickening
Use a wok for best results. Pour a few tablespoons of oil in a wok, add the vegetables, toss around for 2-3 mins and then add the above stir fry sauce and toss for a minute or two. Voila - your stir fry is ready!
PS: Nowadays, there are quite a few shops selling international foods in your city. Try getting a good brand of soy sauce (such as Lee Kum Kee or Kikkoman) and Shao Hsing wine.
