Hetty Lui McKinnon

The pan-fried tofu is crispy yet pillowy, served with a punchy dressing that is made with the same bold flavors as mapo seasoning.

There are many things that appeal about a Basque cheesecake—it's crustless (one less job) and is meant to look “rustic” with its wrinkled and jagged sides.

Reliable cabbage is cooked in the punchy sauce and then combined with store-bought baked tofu and roasted cashews for a salad that can also be eaten with rice.

Tahini (an untraditional but logical addition) adds richness to this plant-based riff on sesame chicken.

You don’t need a lot of ingredients—just a lot of ginger—for this quick comfort food.

Bust up the “what’s for lunch” blues with this highly adaptable recipe for creamy, crunchy, salty-sweet noodles in peanut butter sauce.

Dinner just got 10 times more colorful. 

These ultra-chewy noodles will level up your stir-fry game.

Homemade potato starch noodles, stir-fried with potato slivers and greens, for an extra comforting dinner.

This recipe produces shatteringly crisp tempura each and every time.

A make-ahead casserole, like this pumpkin-infused strata with all the cheese, is just what your busy holiday schedule needs.

Adorn simply roasted brussels sprouts with a soy caramel sauce that is salty, sweet, and wonderfully easy to pull off at home.

A bright and tangy salad featuring attention-grabbing radicchio that adds drama and balance to any holiday meal.

This green bean stir-fry is a punchy holiday side dish, featuring a crunchy hazelnut-sage topping and a lush brown butter vinaigrette.

Tingly Sichuan peppercorns and tart black vinegar pack a one-two punch in Hetty McKinnon’s shredded stir-fried potatoes.