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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Get Ready to Add Love & Stir! Compassionate Cuisine is Online!

Our award-winning Chef Linda is cooking up an array of guided virtual cooking classes that will inspire you to enjoy…

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Top 10 Tips for Vegan Grilling

Labor Day is sneaking up on us and usually, that means backyards, get-togethers, and lots of grilling!  But sometimes, vegans…

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Deep, Dark Zucchini Brownies

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Sweet and Spicy Grilled Pineapple with Mango Coconut Ice Cream

Creamy and fruity, this mango coconut ice cream is the stuff that dreams are made of, partly because it's so…

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Watermelon Poke Bowl

This dish screams summertime, both in its ease of preparation and use of ingredients. A vibrant, spicy marinade transforms sweet…

Garlic-Ginger Green Beans & Shiitake “Bacon”

A treat for the eyes and appetite! As if snappy green beans, fresh garlic and ginger weren't enough, this dish…

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Hoisin Tofu Sliders with Ginger-Almond Slaw

This scrumptious slider is perfect when you're looking for fresh, vibrant flavors in bite-sized portions. Slider-sized sandwiches are something special,…

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Grilled Polenta with Summer Succotash

Summer is all about simplicity and the bounty that comes from our gardens and farmers markets which is one of…

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Edamame Quinoa Salad

If you ever wondered where to get your protein, try this flavorful salad. Edamame, tofu, and quinoa are packed with…

Garlic Scape Garden Pesto

Pesto is one of those things that I love to have on hand in the summer.IngredientsAbout 10 garlic scapes, cut…