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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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Corn, Tomato and Edamame Salad

Sweet corn, juicy tomatoes and fresh basil meet tender edamame beans in this refreshing salad. Brighten up a weeknight meal…

Nutty Breakfast Bars

Even on weekends, most of us don't have time to linger over breakfast; we need to fuel up quickly for…

Blueberry Buckle

Summer begs for simplicity. It also begs for blueberries in everything. Blueberry Buckle is one of those simple, summer delights…

Chocolate Dipped Watermelon

Watermelon needs no help to make it one of the sweetest, tastiest, and most popular summer treats.Ingredients1 seedless watermelon3 cups…

Roasted Veggie Muffuletta

Behind every great sandwich is a good story. Reportedly, Salvatore Lupo, an Italian immigrant working in New Orleans in the…

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What’s in Season Now: Zucchini Blossoms

What's in Season Now: Zucchini Blossoms Before there was a glut of zucchini, there were blossoms; grand, saffron-colored zucchini blossoms punctuating the…

Vegan BBQ Pulled Pork (Jackfruit)

Authentic taste and texture with compassion as the first ingredient. Jackfruit stands in for pork in Chef Linda's vegan version…

Vegan Hot Fudge

If you've ever looked for hot fudge in the grocery store, you might be surprised to find out how many…

Hot Fudge Ice Cream Pie

Summer makes us feel a little decadent…and a little lazy, but that doesn't mean we don't want dessert! Turn off…

Easy Creamy Coleslaw

Subtle changes can still mean big progress in our move toward a more compassionate world.IngredientsHalf a head of a large…