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Yield: 4 servings. ¼ cup Duke’s mayonnaise 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar ⅛ teaspoon salt 2 Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch cubes Juice of

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

Yield: 4 servings. ¼ cup Duke’s mayonnaise 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar ⅛ teaspoon salt 2 Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch cubes Juice of

Apple and Blue Cheese Salad

Yield: 4 servings.

¼ cup Duke’s mayonnaise
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch cubes
Juice of ½ lemon
½ cup red seedless grapes, halved
1 stalk celery, sliced
¼ cup chopped walnuts
2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled

Mix together mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Set aside.

Place apples in mixing bowl. Squeeze juice from lemon over apples and toss. Add grapes, celery, and walnuts.

Pour in dressing and add blue cheese. Toss lightly, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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This story was published on Sep 06, 2016

Lynn Wells

Lynn Wells gained a fond respect and interest in cooking from her mother and Aunt Addie at the age of 8 in North Carolina. During college, Wells worked in a wide range of restaurants, from fine dining to family- owned. After graduating from UNC Greensboro with a degree in nutrition management and hospitality, Wells began a 21-year career in the nutrition department at Cone Health. In 2014, Wells started Thyme Well Spent Personal Chef Service, an in-home cooking experience for private clients, which continues today. Wells is also a food writer, food stylist, culinary consultant, and the recipe developer/writer for Our State.