By Chef Linda It’s a new year, and a maybe you’re thinking about a new you. A new vegan you! If you’re just getting started on your plant-based journey or even thinking about it, here are some vegan pantry basics to take the stress out of mealtime. Start simple, then gradually add new ingredients. Of … Read more
Beans are boss, which is why beans are honored every year on January 6, National Bean Day. We’ve got 10 great reasons to eat more beans this year: 1) Nutrition. Beans are loaded with fiber, potassium, magnesium, folate, and iron…nutrients many people don’t get enough of today. Getting nutrients from foods instead of supplements is … Read more
By Chef Linda Get healthy. Feel better. Live kindly. Save the planet…things many of us are thinking about as we walk, crawl, or leap into this new year. With so many things beyond our control, why not focus on what you can influence…a plant based new year! You do have the ability to nourish yourself … Read more
The work we do here at Catskill Animal Sanctuary has a lot to do with joy. Creating a safe space where people can come nose-to-nose with a pig named Sister Mary Frances who might otherwise be called “food” is good work. Educating people about why a vegan lifestyle is important and urgent comes from a … Read more
By Chef Linda Thanksgiving is the most anticipated food holiday of the year. We plan, we shop, we prep, and we anticipate enjoying a meal that satisfies our need for gratitude, togetherness, and comfort. More than any other holiday, Thanksgiving draws our attention to the centerpiece of the meal–we want something festive, creative, and that … Read more
Butternut Wellington is a beautiful and delicious example of how easy it is to create a vegan holiday meal.
Time to update this classic recipe by veganizing it and adding more flavors and texture. Chef Linda’s luscious heart- and belly-warming soup comes together quickly and deliciously!
Learn how to make vegan cheese and awesome vegan sauces that will rock your world!
The carefree days of summer eating wind down with the Labor Day meal–whether it’s cooked in the kitchen or on the grill, making it vegan is easier than ever. From the convenience of store-bought burgers, sausage, and cheese to recipes that are creative and delicious enough to make tongues wag, a compassionate, plant-based approach is … Read more
Hearty, wholesome, full of texture and flavor, eaters of all types will swoon when you serve this deep dish vegan lasagna!
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