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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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Lemon & Spice Hot Cross Buns

I never understood or appreciated Hot Cross Buns. As a child, the package on the counter meant that either Easter…

Mushroom-Lentil Chili

Incendiary or sweet, chunky or smooth, on a carrot dog or over rice, chili in any of its (vegan) permutations…

Spicy Summertime Seitan Wraps

When the weather heats up, the kitchen cools down! Give your oven a break (and keep your house cool, too)…

Smoky Maple Baked Beans

Baked beans are a staple for summertime barbecues and cookouts. And while it's easy to crack open a can of…

Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta Salad

Warm weather, cookouts…and bland, boring pasta salad? No thank you. A dish designed to please a crowd, pasta salad often…

Reuben Dog

There is no "I" in team, so they say. The same principle applies to the Reuben Dog.IngredientsFor the Caramelized OnionsMakes…

Vegan Weenie Roast

Turns out you CAN teach an old dog a new trick! Rubbery, tasteless vegan hot dogs (or "NOT-dogs" as some…

Righteous Breakfast Bowl

We know what's been said about breakfast being the most important meal of the day; it fuels you and sets…

The Other Side of Beans

Beans, beans, the magical meal. The more you eat, the better you feel! As one of the smartest food choices…

Seaside Summer Rolls

Perfect for lazy picnics on the beach–or under a shady tree in your back yard, these Seaside Summer Rolls are…

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