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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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Man’oushe (Za’atar Flatbread)

Man'oushe is a traditional flatbread recipe often eaten for breakfast. There are different varieties, but here we are using za'atar…

Superfoods and You!

Have you ever heard someone say that vegans don't look healthy? Hogwash! While it's true that you can be vegan…

Cashew-Garlic Ricotta Cheese

One of the toughest things for people to give up when they are considering a plant-based diet is the cheese.Ingredients1…

Superseed Crackers

Seeds may be small, but they pack a powerful punch of protein and many other health benefits which is why…

Broccoli, Spinach and Hemp Seed Pesto

When we think of summer, we often think of pesto. Fresh, aromatic basil is at its peak in the warm…

Lentil, Amaranth, and Walnut Portobellos

Packed with nutrition and taste, these Lentil, Amaranth, and Walnut Portobellos make a hearty main dish. All the main ingredients…

Cacao Mousse

This recipe stands alone in its ability to satisfy the chocoholic in all of us. Traditional chocolate mousse typically calls…

Chickpea of the Sea

Let’s make lunchtime something we can all feel good about by leaving the tuna out of this tuna salad. This…

Garlic-Ginger Asparagus

Sometimes the most delicious dishes are the ones that let the natural tastes of the ingredients shine through.Ingredients1 bunch of…

Chapati Bread

Chapati bread is a round, thin, common flatbread from India, traditionally made with whole wheat flour and cooked on a…

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