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.

Luminously orange, topped with evaporated milk, and light as a feather, mango pudding is a star of the dim sum dessert trolley for good reason.

Think of this porridge as an oat-based version of congee or jook that can be thrown together quickly and topped with an egg, avocado, or kimchi.

Tomato and egg, a classic Chinese dish packed with sweet and umami flavors, is combined with shakshuka for easy brunch or dinnertime showstopper.

Based on a beloved jellyfish salad, this jellyfish-free glass noodle salad showcases crunchy celery and tofu smothered in a sesame-vinegar dressing.

Creamy butter beans turn this dish of sesame broccoli into a hearty one-bowl meal, though you could leave out the beans and serve the tofu and broccoli with rice.

A savory loaf cake with broccoli florets running through the batter that look like little trees when sliced.

Dinner just got 10 times more colorful. 

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

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

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.