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Hetty Lui McKinnon

Hetty Lui McKinnon is an award-winning food writer with a passion for vegetables and cooking. Her six best-selling cookbooks include her latest, "Linger," the acclaimed "Tenderheart" and "To Asia, With Love." Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now resides in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipes by Hetty Lui McKinnon

181 recipes

  • Lemony Pearl Barley Soup

    Lemony Pearl Barley Soup

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    2497 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,497

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tamarind-Maple Brussels Sprouts

    Tamarind-Maple Brussels Sprouts

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    203 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    203

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cold Sesame Noodles With Cucumber, Corn and Basil

    Cold Sesame Noodles With Cucumber, Corn and Basil

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1360 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,360

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chilled Zucchini Soup With Lemon and Basil

    Chilled Zucchini Soup With Lemon and Basil

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1080 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,080

    15 minutes, plus optional chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Potato Tacos

    Crispy Potato Tacos

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1169 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,169

    1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salt and Vinegar Kale Chips With Fried Chickpeas and Avocado

    Salt and Vinegar Kale Chips With Fried Chickpeas and Avocado

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    207 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    207

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cashew Celery

    Cashew Celery

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1144 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,144

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Soy-Butter Corn Ramen

    Soy-Butter Corn Ramen

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1113 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,113

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Zucchini Tofu Udon

    Zucchini Tofu Udon

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    277 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    277

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bloody Mary Tomato Salad

    Bloody Mary Tomato Salad

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    672 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    672

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sago Pudding

    Sago Pudding

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    230 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    230

    40 minutes, plus 2 hours' chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Dumpling Tomato Salad With Chile Crisp Vinaigrette

    Dumpling Tomato Salad With Chile Crisp Vinaigrette

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    6401 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,401

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fried Cheese and Chickpeas in Spicy Tomato Gravy

    Fried Cheese and Chickpeas in Spicy Tomato Gravy

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1130 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,130

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Edamame Pesto Pasta

    Edamame Pesto Pasta

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    677 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    677

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Overnight Oats

    Chocolate Overnight Oats

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    605 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    605

    10 minutes, plus overnight soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Dumpling Noodle Soup

    Dumpling Noodle Soup

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    5245 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    5,245

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Sheet-Pan Noodles With Glazed Tofu

    Crispy Sheet-Pan Noodles With Glazed Tofu

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    7393 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    7,393

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mushroom Scampi

    Mushroom Scampi

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1351 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,351

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cheesy French Toast With Kimchi

    Cheesy French Toast With Kimchi

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    565 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    565

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cumin Tofu Stir-Fry

    Cumin Tofu Stir-Fry

    Margaux Laskey, Hetty Lui McKinnon

    2225 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,225

    25 minutes, plus 20 to 30 minutes’ marinating time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Tofu and Brussels Sprouts With Hoisin-Tahini Sauce

    Sheet-Pan Tofu and Brussels Sprouts With Hoisin-Tahini Sauce

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1911 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,911

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Pan Creamed Spinach With Eggs 

    One-Pan Creamed Spinach With Eggs 

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1139 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,139

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mochi Brownies

    Mochi Brownies

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1267 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,267

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mapo Potato

    Mapo Potato

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    544 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    544

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Mushroom Parmigiana

    Sheet-Pan Mushroom Parmigiana

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    4196 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,196

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Coconut Rice With Tofu

    Crispy Coconut Rice With Tofu

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1312 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,312

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Soy Sauce Noodles With Cabbage and Fried Eggs

    Soy Sauce Noodles With Cabbage and Fried Eggs

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    2760 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,760

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Stir-Fried Tofu With Ginger

    Stir-Fried Tofu With Ginger

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1137 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,137

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Caramelized Cabbage and Walnut Pasta

    Caramelized Cabbage and Walnut Pasta

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    3472 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,472

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Tofu and Broccoli With Ginger-Garlic Teriyaki Sauce

    Crispy Tofu and Broccoli With Ginger-Garlic Teriyaki Sauce

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    2538 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,538

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Miso-Butter Mushrooms With Silky Eggs

    Miso-Butter Mushrooms With Silky Eggs

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    444 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    444

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kung Pao Cauliflower

    Kung Pao Cauliflower

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    2263 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,263

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rice Cakes With Peanut Sauce and Hoisin

    Rice Cakes With Peanut Sauce and Hoisin

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    713 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    713

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mushroom and Cottage Cheese Pasta

    Mushroom and Cottage Cheese Pasta

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1136 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,136

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Butternut Squash Congee With Chile Oil

    Butternut Squash Congee With Chile Oil

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1957 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,957

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Harissa-Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Red Onion

    Harissa-Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Red Onion

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1019 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,019

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Liang Ban Qie Zi (Eggplant With Garlic, Ginger and Scallions)

    Liang Ban Qie Zi (Eggplant With Garlic, Ginger and Scallions)

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1405 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,405

    20 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Basil and Tomato Fried Rice

    Basil and Tomato Fried Rice

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    2158 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,158

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegan Dan Dan Noodles With Eggplant

    Vegan Dan Dan Noodles With Eggplant

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1726 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,726

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salt and Pepper Tofu

    Salt and Pepper Tofu

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1196 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,196

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Charred Eggplant With Burrata and Fried Capers

    Charred Eggplant With Burrata and Fried Capers

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    893 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    893

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Zucchini With Miso Glaze

    Grilled Zucchini With Miso Glaze

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    940 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    940

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Corn and Celery Stir-Fry

    Corn and Celery Stir-Fry

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    267 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    267

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Soy-Braised Tofu With Bok Choy

    Soy-Braised Tofu With Bok Choy

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1492 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,492

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Gnocchi With Tomato and Red Onion

    Crispy Gnocchi With Tomato and Red Onion

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    6946 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,946

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sesame Cucumber and Avocado Salad

    Sesame Cucumber and Avocado Salad

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    4171 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,171

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Broccoli Salad

    Broccoli Salad

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    3024 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,024

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Potato Salad With Jalapeño-Avocado Dressing

    Roasted Potato Salad With Jalapeño-Avocado Dressing

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1750 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,750

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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