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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

  • Soy-Braised Tofu With Bok Choy

    Soy-Braised Tofu With Bok Choy

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1524 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,524

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Gnocchi With Tomato and Red Onion

    Crispy Gnocchi With Tomato and Red Onion

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    7207 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    7,207

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sesame Cucumber and Avocado Salad

    Sesame Cucumber and Avocado Salad

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    4258 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,258

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Broccoli Salad

    Broccoli Salad

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    3067 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,067

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Potato Salad With Jalapeño-Avocado Dressing

    Roasted Potato Salad With Jalapeño-Avocado Dressing

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1757 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,757

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crunchy Spring Iceberg Salad

    Crunchy Spring Iceberg Salad

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    845

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Curry Udon

    Curry Udon

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    761

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tofu and Tomato Egg Drop Soup

    Tofu and Tomato Egg Drop Soup

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    957

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Stir-Fried Lettuce With Crispy Garlic and Fried Eggs

    Stir-Fried Lettuce With Crispy Garlic and Fried Eggs

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    746

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Skillet Vegetable Potpie

    Skillet Vegetable Potpie

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    2021 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,021

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Cabbage Caesar Salad With Chickpeas

    Roasted Cabbage Caesar Salad With Chickpeas

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1126 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,126

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rice Noodles With Egg Drop Gravy 

    Rice Noodles With Egg Drop Gravy 

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    586

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Fried Rice With Vegan ‘XO’ Sauce

    Sheet-Pan Fried Rice With Vegan ‘XO’ Sauce

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1882 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,882

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cold Noodle Salad With Spicy Peanut Sauce

    Cold Noodle Salad With Spicy Peanut Sauce

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    9862 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    9,862

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Honey-Glazed Mushrooms With Udon

    Honey-Glazed Mushrooms With Udon

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    5776 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    5,776

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mushroom Stroganoff

    Mushroom Stroganoff

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    4861 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,861

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cauliflower Piccata

    Cauliflower Piccata

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    6029 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,029

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tom Yum Soup With Tofu and Vermicelli

    Tom Yum Soup With Tofu and Vermicelli

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1414 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,414

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Singapore Noodles With Charred Scallions

    Singapore Noodles With Charred Scallions

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1454 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,454

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Silken Tofu With Spicy Soy Dressing

    Silken Tofu With Spicy Soy Dressing

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    3908 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,908

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tofu Laab

    Tofu Laab

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1740 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,740

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato Salad With Chickpeas and Feta

    Tomato Salad With Chickpeas and Feta

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1353 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,353

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Corn Salad With Mango and Halloumi

    Corn Salad With Mango and Halloumi

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    2138 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,138

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tzatziki Potato Salad

    Tzatziki Potato Salad

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1636 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,636

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Yo Po Mian

    Yo Po Mian

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1930 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,930

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kimchi and Potato Hash With Eggs

    Kimchi and Potato Hash With Eggs

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1213 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,213

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegan Tantanmen With Pan-Fried Tofu

    Vegan Tantanmen With Pan-Fried Tofu

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    3371 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,371

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Warm Roasted Carrot and Barley Salad

    Warm Roasted Carrot and Barley Salad

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1162 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,162

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beet and Lentil Salad With Cheddar

    Beet and Lentil Salad With Cheddar

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1766 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,766

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mushroom Pasta Stir-Fry

    Mushroom Pasta Stir-Fry

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    2676 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,676

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Breakfast Udon

    Breakfast Udon

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    561

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Thai Curry Risotto With Squash and Green Beans

    Thai Curry Risotto With Squash and Green Beans

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    2439 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,439

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Pierogies With Brussels Sprouts and Kimchi

    Sheet-Pan Pierogies With Brussels Sprouts and Kimchi

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    3738 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,738

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Potato and White Bean Puttanesca Soup

    Potato and White Bean Puttanesca Soup

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    2254 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,254

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Vegan Tofu Noodles

    Creamy Vegan Tofu Noodles

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    3285 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,285

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy One-Pot Mushroom and Leek Pasta

    Creamy One-Pot Mushroom and Leek Pasta

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    6869 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    6,869

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Stir-Fried Cucumber With Tofu

    Stir-Fried Cucumber With Tofu

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    1,139

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Herby Tomato Salad With Tamarind-Maple Dressing

    Herby Tomato Salad With Tamarind-Maple Dressing

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    443

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sook Mei Faan (Cantonese Creamed Corn With Tofu and Rice)

    Sook Mei Faan (Cantonese Creamed Corn With Tofu and Rice)

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    1,134

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Gado-Gado

    Gado-Gado

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    744

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ramen With Charred Scallions, Green Beans and Chile Oil

    Ramen With Charred Scallions, Green Beans and Chile Oil

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    3357 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,357

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Chickpea Salad With Tahini and Pita Chips

    Spiced Chickpea Salad With Tahini and Pita Chips

    Julia Moskin, Hetty Lui McKinnon

    4856 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,856

    About 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

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