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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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Kick Off A a Plant-Based New Year

By Chef Linda Get healthy. Feel better. Live kindly. Save the planet...things many of us are thinking about as we…

Rugelach

While Rugelach is a classic Jewish cookie and often eaten at Hannukah, that doesn't mean you can't make it all…

With Gratitude

The work we do here at Catskill Animal Sanctuary has a lot to do with joy. Creating a safe space…

Best Green Bean Casserole

This vegan green bean casserole is creamy, fresh, and full of texture and comforting flavors and definitely shows how delicious…

Thanksgiving Recipe Round-Up: Main Courses

By Chef Linda Thanksgiving is the most anticipated food holiday of the year. We plan, we shop, we prep, and…

Creamy No-Bake Pumpkin Pie

Save room for dessert because you'll definitely want to dig into this Creamy No-Bake Pumpkin Pie.IngredientsCrust1 cup 1 1/2 cups…

Butternut Wellington

Butternut Wellington is a beautiful and delicious example of how easy it is to create a vegan holiday meal.Ingredients2 ½…

Spiced Cream of Tomato Soup

Time to update this classic recipe by veganizing it and adding more flavors and texture. Chef Linda's luscious heart- and…

Vegan Essentials: Cheese and Sauce!

Going–and staying vegan are joyful but it's a more delightful journey when you have a couple of the most important…

Ideas for a Vegan Labor Day

The carefree days of summer eating wind down with the Labor Day meal–whether it's cooked in the kitchen or on…

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