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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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Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookies

Crunchy, chewy, or cakey…what's your preference? When it comes to cookies there are folks who are very particular about the…

Coconut Curry Red Lentil Soup

Soup is always in season. Thick, hearty, stick-to-your-ribs versions in the colder months and light, garden-fresh ones when the weather…

Easy Eggplant Pizzas

I love a good (vegan!) pizza as much as the next person, but when I want all those rich, authentic…

Thai Peanut Noodles

Does your mouth water when you see the word "Thai" in a recipe title? There's good reason. Thai cuisine weaves…

Almond and Olive Tapenade

If you love olives and all things salty and briny, you love tapenade. Full of texture and bright, sharp flavors,…

Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen

We all know that a healthy, sustainable vegan diet includes lots of fresh produce, but when dangerous pesticide residues remain on many…

Peach Cobbler Smoothie

Nothing says summer like fragrant, fresh peaches, and nothing tastes as good as a cobbler made with the sweetest, juiciest…

Ask the Chef: Yearning for Yogurt

Dear Chef Linda, I'm working toward becoming 100% vegan and have found wonderful new alternatives for many of the foods…

Grilled Cheese is for Vegans

Grilled Cheese is for Vegans In honor of National Grilled Cheese Month, we experimented with a variety of dairy-free cheeses…

Creamy Tahini Sauce

Creamy Tahini Sauce is a luscious and healthy accompaniment to a variety of foods. Drizzle it on falafel, salad, or…

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