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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Hearty Tomato Sauce

Use my Hearty Tomato Sauce as another opportunity to sneak in a little extra nutrition for yourself or picky eaters.Ingredients2…

Rambo’s Rice Crispy Treats

Rice Crispy Treats are a perennial favorite for kids and grownups alike. Crunchy, sweet, and finger-licking good, they're simple to…

Perfect Pancakes

Put down the pre-made pancake mix and pull up a seat! Pancakes are one of life's most perfect pleasures. Light,…

Pumpkin Spice Donuts

When the weather turns cooler, pumpkin and spice seem to top the list of comfort flavors we crave. Why not…

Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili

Few foods elicit the comforting, cozy feeling of fall like chili. I recently made a batch for a non-vegan crowd…

Flaxseed Cornbread

What goes better with a bowl of hot chili on a cold day than cornbread? Not much, I'd wager. Now…

Baklava

Baklava is a rich, sweet pastry made of layers of filo filled with chopped nuts and held together with a…

Pumpkin Kibbeh

Kibbeh or kibbe is a regarded by some as the national dish of Lebanon, and it's said that there are…

Baba Ganoush

Baba Ganoush is a traditional middle eastern dish made from charred or roasted eggplants. It’s eaten as an appetizer generally,…

Tabbouleh

Tabbouleh (tabouli) is a very common middle eastern dish, served like a fresh herb salad with tomatoes, cucumber and a…