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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

186 recipes

  • Spicy Mushroom and Tofu Mazemen

    Spicy Mushroom and Tofu Mazemen

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1758 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,758

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Pot Mushroom and Ginger Rice

    One-Pot Mushroom and Ginger Rice

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1108 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,108

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Tomato Pasta With Harissa and Halloumi

    Baked Tomato Pasta With Harissa and Halloumi

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1078 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,078

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Miso Leeks With White Beans

    Miso Leeks With White Beans

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    5540 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    5,540

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Breaded Halloumi With Cabbage Slaw

    Breaded Halloumi With Cabbage Slaw

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    153

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemony Pearl Barley Soup

    Lemony Pearl Barley Soup

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    2521 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,521

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tamarind-Maple Brussels Sprouts

    Tamarind-Maple Brussels Sprouts

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    205

    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

    1517 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,517

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chilled Zucchini Soup With Lemon and Basil

    Chilled Zucchini Soup With Lemon and Basil

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1143 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,143

    15 minutes, plus optional chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Potato Tacos

    Crispy Potato Tacos

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1176 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,176

    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

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

    212

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cashew Celery

    Cashew Celery

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1156 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,156

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Soy-Butter Corn Ramen

    Soy-Butter Corn Ramen

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1127 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,127

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Zucchini Tofu Udon

    Zucchini Tofu Udon

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    284

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bloody Mary Tomato Salad

    Bloody Mary Tomato Salad

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    686

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sago Pudding

    Sago Pudding

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    231

    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

    7279 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    7,279

    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

    1134 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,134

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Edamame Pesto Pasta

    Edamame Pesto Pasta

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    687

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Overnight Oats

    Chocolate Overnight Oats

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    621

    10 minutes, plus overnight soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Dumpling Noodle Soup

    Dumpling Noodle Soup

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    5255 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    5,255

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Sheet-Pan Noodles With Glazed Tofu

    Crispy Sheet-Pan Noodles With Glazed Tofu

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    7547 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    7,547

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mushroom Scampi

    Mushroom Scampi

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1367 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,367

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cheesy French Toast With Kimchi

    Cheesy French Toast With Kimchi

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    567

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cumin Tofu Stir-Fry

    Cumin Tofu Stir-Fry

    Margaux Laskey, Hetty Lui McKinnon

    2237 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,237

    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

    1919 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,919

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Pan Creamed Spinach With Eggs 

    One-Pan Creamed Spinach With Eggs 

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1149 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,149

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mochi Brownies

    Mochi Brownies

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1278 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,278

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mapo Potato

    Mapo Potato

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    546

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Mushroom Parmigiana

    Sheet-Pan Mushroom Parmigiana

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    4222 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,222

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Coconut Rice With Tofu

    Crispy Coconut Rice With Tofu

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1321 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,321

    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

    2802 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,802

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Stir-Fried Tofu With Ginger

    Stir-Fried Tofu With Ginger

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1145 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,145

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Caramelized Cabbage and Walnut Pasta

    Caramelized Cabbage and Walnut Pasta

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    3496 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,496

    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

    2549 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,549

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Miso-Butter Mushrooms With Silky Eggs

    Miso-Butter Mushrooms With Silky Eggs

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    445

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kung Pao Cauliflower

    Kung Pao Cauliflower

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    2268 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,268

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rice Cakes With Peanut Sauce and Hoisin

    Rice Cakes With Peanut Sauce and Hoisin

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    715

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mushroom and Cottage Cheese Pasta

    Mushroom and Cottage Cheese Pasta

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    1,144

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Butternut Squash Congee With Chile Oil

    Butternut Squash Congee With Chile Oil

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1968 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,968

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Harissa-Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Red Onion

    Harissa-Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Red Onion

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1026 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,026

    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

    1415 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,415

    20 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Basil and Tomato Fried Rice

    Basil and Tomato Fried Rice

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    2180 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,180

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegan Dan Dan Noodles With Eggplant

    Vegan Dan Dan Noodles With Eggplant

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1743 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,743

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salt and Pepper Tofu

    Salt and Pepper Tofu

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1208 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,208

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Charred Eggplant With Burrata and Fried Capers

    Charred Eggplant With Burrata and Fried Capers

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    918

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Zucchini With Miso Glaze

    Grilled Zucchini With Miso Glaze

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    983

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Corn and Celery Stir-Fry

    Corn and Celery Stir-Fry

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    271

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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