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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

    1769 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,769

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Pot Mushroom and Ginger Rice

    One-Pot Mushroom and Ginger Rice

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1111 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,111

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Tomato Pasta With Harissa and Halloumi

    Baked Tomato Pasta With Harissa and Halloumi

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1104 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,104

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Miso Leeks With White Beans

    Miso Leeks With White Beans

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    5579 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    5,579

    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

    2534 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,534

    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

    1534 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,534

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chilled Zucchini Soup With Lemon and Basil

    Chilled Zucchini Soup With Lemon and Basil

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1153 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,153

    15 minutes, plus optional chilling

    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

    1178 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,178

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Soy-Butter Corn Ramen

    Soy-Butter Corn Ramen

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    1,137

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Potato Tacos

    Crispy Potato Tacos

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1181 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,181

    1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Zucchini Tofu Udon

    Zucchini Tofu Udon

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    289

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bloody Mary Tomato Salad

    Bloody Mary Tomato Salad

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    688

    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

    7644 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    7,644

    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

    1138 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,138

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Edamame Pesto Pasta

    Edamame Pesto Pasta

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    691

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Overnight Oats

    Chocolate Overnight Oats

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    627

    10 minutes, plus overnight soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Dumpling Noodle Soup

    Dumpling Noodle Soup

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    5263 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    5,263

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Sheet-Pan Noodles With Glazed Tofu

    Crispy Sheet-Pan Noodles With Glazed Tofu

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    7618 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    7,618

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mushroom Scampi

    Mushroom Scampi

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1369 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,369

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cheesy French Toast With Kimchi

    Cheesy French Toast With Kimchi

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    568

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cumin Tofu Stir-Fry

    Cumin Tofu Stir-Fry

    Margaux Laskey, Hetty Lui McKinnon

    2246 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,246

    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

    1924 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,924

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Pan Creamed Spinach With Eggs 

    One-Pan Creamed Spinach With Eggs 

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1152 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,152

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mochi Brownies

    Mochi Brownies

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1282 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,282

    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

    4232 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,232

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Coconut Rice With Tofu

    Crispy Coconut Rice With Tofu

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1324 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,324

    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

    2825 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,825

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Stir-Fried Tofu With Ginger

    Stir-Fried Tofu With Ginger

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1150 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,150

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Caramelized Cabbage and Walnut Pasta

    Caramelized Cabbage and Walnut Pasta

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    3505 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,505

    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

    2555 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,555

    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

    2275 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,275

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rice Cakes With Peanut Sauce and Hoisin

    Rice Cakes With Peanut Sauce and Hoisin

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    716

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mushroom and Cottage Cheese Pasta

    Mushroom and Cottage Cheese Pasta

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1150 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,150

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Butternut Squash Congee With Chile Oil

    Butternut Squash Congee With Chile Oil

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1973 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,973

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Harissa-Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Red Onion

    Harissa-Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Red Onion

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1032 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,032

    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

    1420 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,420

    20 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Basil and Tomato Fried Rice

    Basil and Tomato Fried Rice

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    2,225

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegan Dan Dan Noodles With Eggplant

    Vegan Dan Dan Noodles With Eggplant

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1755 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,755

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salt and Pepper Tofu

    Salt and Pepper Tofu

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1214 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,214

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Charred Eggplant With Burrata and Fried Capers

    Charred Eggplant With Burrata and Fried Capers

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    931

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Zucchini With Miso Glaze

    Grilled Zucchini With Miso Glaze

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    997

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Corn and Celery Stir-Fry

    Corn and Celery Stir-Fry

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    276

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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