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Recipes from The Healthy Cook

What good is healthy without delicious? That’s where our recipes from The Healthy Cook, Kate Sherwood, come in.

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Crispy Tofu Salad

Also try this irresistible crispy tofu in stir-fries or as a snack with a simple dipping sauce like the ones served with dumplings or summer rolls. (To make the dumpling sauce, mix 1 Tbs. reduced-sodium soy sauce + 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar + 1 slice of ginger. For the summer roll sauce, mix 1 Tbs. fish sauce + 1 tsp. fresh lime juice + ½ tsp. hot sauce or sweet chili sauce.)

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