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Chef Linda
Linda Soper-Kolton, Chef, came to the Sanctuary as a guest chef to share her love of compassionate cooking in our then-fledgling culinary program. Lured by the magic of the Sanctuary, her love of animals and the urgency of our mission, Linda stayed on to lead and grow the culinary program, inspiring and educating with love, patience, and delicious food.
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Butter Bean Bruschetta

Humble, satisfying, and so delicious, Chef Linda's rustic bruschetta has everything you need in a meal; beans, greens, bread...and lots…

Cauliflower Steaks with Spicy Red Lentil Sauce

Cauliflower steak is hearty, healthy, and delicious but when it's doused in Chef Linda's irresistible spicy red lentil sauce it's…

Crunchy Edamame, Pear and Walnut Salad

Fresh, light, delicious, and packed with protein as an added benefit, Chef Linda's Crunchy Edamame, Pear, and Walnut Salad is…

Buffalo Mushroom Po’Boys

Try Chef Linda's vegan mushroom po'boy–a compassionate approach to a classic favorite.IngredientsFor the Tartar Sauce½ cup Vegan mayonnaise 2 tbsp…

Veggie Burger Round Up

veg-gie burg-er noun 1. patty made from a wide variety of vegetables, beans, grains, herbs, and spices, generally topped with…

Humble Stew with Tomatoes, Potatoes, and Chickpeas

From the humblest of pantry ingredients; forgotten potatoes, canned tomatoes, and dried chickpeas, comes a delicious, bright, and satisfying stew.…

Lemon Linguini with Roasted Asparagus

A humble feast for a family, Chef Linda's Lemon Linguini with Roasted Asparagus is made with a light cream sauce…

Mung Bean Stew with Sweet Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Mung beans? Yes! Try Chef Linda's luscious, creamy, comforting stew made from this amazing super-bean. Ingredients[cooked-ingredients checkboxes=false]Directions[cooked-directions numbers=false]