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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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Roasted Red Pepper and Tofu Feta Dip

This colorful and tasty dip is the perfect reason to give hummus, the "go-to party dip", a day off. Roasted Red Pepper…

Authentic Falafel

Authentic falafel is a deep-fried ball or patty typically made from ground chickpeas and flavorful herbs and spices.Ingredients1 medium onion,…

Sunny Side Up Tofu Quiche

A new take on crustless quiche, these individual portions of Sunny Side Up Tofu Quiche are perfect to make for…

Roasted Potatoes with Watercress Yogurt Sauce

Somewhere along the way, potatoes have gotten a bad rap. Lumped in with dreaded "white foods," like bread and pasta,…

Bolognese Sauce with Polenta and Greens

Ragú alla bolognese or bolognese sauce, a slow-cooked Italian meat sauce, which originated in Bologna, Italy, was traditionally made with…

Lemon Mustard Lentil Salad

Who doesn't love a recipe that's super-simple, tasty, and nutritious? This Lemon Mustard Lentil Salad is one of my favorite…

Portobello and Potato Skewers

Tired of the same old appetizers for your get-togethers? This recipe for Roasted Portobello and Potato Skewers is guaranteed to…

Spicy Sweet Potato Chips

Bake up a batch up of these and you'll never want store-bought chips again. The beauty of this recipe for…

Black Velvet Soup

Just the name, Black Velvet Soup, conjures up thoughts of a steaming bowl of mysteriously dark, thick soup, heady with…

Nutty Mushroom Collard Rolls

Nutty Mushroom Collard Rolls are one of my favorite meals. So full of flavor, texture, and healthy ingredients, it's a…

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