New! Sesame spaghetti squash and soba salad view recipe
New! Sesame spaghetti squash and soba salad view recipe
New! Sesame spaghetti squash and soba salad view recipe
New! Sesame spaghetti squash and soba salad view recipe
New! Sesame spaghetti squash and soba salad view recipe
New! Sesame spaghetti squash and soba salad view recipe
New! Sesame spaghetti squash and soba salad view recipe
New! Sesame spaghetti squash and soba salad view recipe
New! Sesame spaghetti squash and soba salad view recipe
New! Sesame spaghetti squash and soba salad view recipe
New! Sesame spaghetti squash and soba salad view recipe
New! Sesame spaghetti squash and soba salad view recipe
New! Sesame spaghetti squash and soba salad view recipe
New! Sesame spaghetti squash and soba salad view recipe
New! Sesame spaghetti squash and soba salad view recipe
New! Sesame spaghetti squash and soba salad view recipe
New! Sesame spaghetti squash and soba salad view recipe
New! Sesame spaghetti squash and soba salad view recipe
New! Sesame spaghetti squash and soba salad view recipe
New! Sesame spaghetti squash and soba salad view recipe
New! Sesame spaghetti squash and soba salad view recipe
New! Sesame spaghetti squash and soba salad view recipe
New! Sesame spaghetti squash and soba salad view recipe
New! Sesame spaghetti squash and soba salad view recipe
New! Sesame spaghetti squash and soba salad view recipe
New! Sesame spaghetti squash and soba salad view recipe
New! Sesame spaghetti squash and soba salad view recipe
New! Sesame spaghetti squash and soba salad view recipe
New! Sesame spaghetti squash and soba salad view recipe
New! Sesame spaghetti squash and soba salad view recipe
New! Sesame spaghetti squash and soba salad view recipe
New! Sesame spaghetti squash and soba salad view recipe
New! Sesame spaghetti squash and soba salad view recipe
New! Sesame spaghetti squash and soba salad view recipe
New! Sesame spaghetti squash and soba salad view recipe
New! Sesame spaghetti squash and soba salad view recipe
New! Sesame spaghetti squash and soba salad view recipe
New! Sesame spaghetti squash and soba salad view recipe

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Vegetable-forward recipes that are comforting, vibrant, and made to be shared

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A bowl of soba noodles with spaghetti squash, chopped scallions, and black and white sesame seeds. - Hetty Lui McKinnon

Sesame spaghetti squash and soba salad
A serving of lasagna topped with tomato sauce, melted cheese, and fresh basil in a ceramic bowl with a fork. - Hetty Lui McKinnon

Butternut Squash ‘Lasagna’
Two roasted spaghetti squash halves topped with tofu, mushrooms, kale, crispy onions, and green onions on a baking sheet. - Hetty Lui McKinnon

Spaghetti squash with tofu, mushrooms and sweet peanut sauce
Three sugar-coated donuts in a bowl of sugar with a metal spoon. - Hetty Lui McKinnon

Spiced Pumpkin Donuts
A bowl of creamy soup topped with corn, sliced almonds, chopped green herbs, and a drizzle of oil, on a marble surface. - Hetty Lui McKinnon

Coconut curry corn soup
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A woman in a denim shirt and jeans holds a plate of food, standing behind a table with several dishes in a warmly lit room.

A different way to cook with vegetables

I’ve spent years thinking about how we cook, eat, and gather. For me, vegetables are not about restriction or rules. They are about comfort, creativity, and connection.

These recipes are shaped by my life in kitchens, by the communities I’ve been part of, and by a belief that food can bring us closer to ourselves and to each other.

Whether you’re cooking for one, for family, or for friends, this is a place to find something that feels both simple and meaningful.

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quick dinners

noodles + pasta

soups + stews

salads that satisfy

beans + pantry meals

something sweet

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From the books

My cookbooks are where recipes and stories come together in a deeper way. Each one explores a different chapter of how I think about food, culture, and community.

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A woman sets a table with various salads and dishes, a floral centerpiece, and the book title "Linger" by Hetty Lui McKinnon is displayed in bold text.

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Cover of "Tenderheart" by Hetty Lui McKinnon, featuring vegetables arranged to resemble a smiling face on a white background.

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Cover of the cookbook "To Asia, With Love" by Hetty McKinnon, featuring a bowl of rice with an egg, vegetables, and sauce, with chopsticks and large white text overlaid.

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Four people sit on a picnic blanket sharing various vegetarian dishes, including salads, roasted vegetables, and fruit, with the book title "Family" by Hetty McKinnon displayed.

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Cover of the book "Community" by Hetty McKinnon featuring three colorful salad dishes, with a revised edition label in the upper right corner.

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Cover of the cookbook "Neighbourhood" by Hetty McKinnon, showing hands serving salads and dishes on an outdoor table set with various plates of food.