Tenderheart

Tenderheart by Hetty Lui McKinnon is a joyful, deeply practical cookbook from a Chinese-Australian cook and food writer known for generous flavours and unfussy confidence in the kitchen. If you love vegetable-forward cooking with big personality, this is the kind of book you’ll keep within arm’s reach.

McKinnon brings her Sydney upbringing and Brooklyn life to the page, through recipes that celebrate warmth, connection and everyday nourishment. Expect clever shortcuts, flexible components and dishes designed to suit busy weeknights as well as relaxed sharing meals—food that feels modern, multicultural and grounded.

Perfect for home cooks who enjoy vegetarian and veg-heavy recipe ideas, fans of Asian-inspired flavours, and anyone building a collection of reliable family favourites. It’s also a lovely pick for readers who follow her work through ABC Everyday, New York Times Cooking or Bon Appetit.

Add Tenderheart to your kitchen shelf and let dinner feel a little more generous.