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Yield: 6 to 8 servings. 3 cups shredded green cabbage 1 cup shredded purple cabbage 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and finely chopped 1 Honeycrisp apple, cored and finely chopped

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

Yield: 6 to 8 servings. 3 cups shredded green cabbage 1 cup shredded purple cabbage 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and finely chopped 1 Honeycrisp apple, cored and finely chopped

Yield: 6 to 8 servings.

3 cups shredded green cabbage
1 cup shredded purple cabbage
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and finely chopped
1 Honeycrisp apple, cored and finely chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced
½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper

For the dressing:
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
⅓ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
½ teaspoon celery salt

To assemble: Combine cabbage, apples, green onions, and red bell pepper in a large bowl.

For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk all ingredients together until sugar has dissolved. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture; toss to evenly coat. Refrigerate until ready serve.

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This story was published on Jul 15, 2025

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.