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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Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette

A great vinaigrette can turn a simple salad into a gourmet experience. Using sun-dried tomatoes deepens the flavors and elevates…

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What’s On Your Grill?

What’s On Your Grill? By Holly Kalyn, Editorial Intern The warmer weather seems to bring the aroma of grills firing…

Awesome BBQ Sauce

Just like many things in life, there are thousand and one ways to do them. Take BBQ sauce, so many…

BBQ Tempeh Sliders

Nothing says summer like the flavors of a BBQ. Many people think that giving up meat and chicken means no…

Simple Sweet and Tangy Coleslaw

Coleslaw is a crowd favorite, and there are so many ways to make it; simple and quick or over-the-top with…

Almost Classic Potato Salad

Let's face it, there are some things upon which you can't improve. Classic dishes that have been around forever and…

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

After a snowy winter in the northeast, few things are as reassuring as strawberries in spring. Heaps of snow have…

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When is a Chicken Not a Chicken?

When is a Chicken Not a Chicken? By Holly Kalyn, Editorial Intern for Compassionate Cuisine When it's made from plant-based…

Silky Caramel Sauce

I know there is a heaven, because that's where this sauce must have come from. That such simple ingredients can…

Quick Curtido

Curtido is a type of slaw, commonly used to add crunch and brightness to a variety of rich, slow-cooked Latin…