Lynn Wells, Author at Our State

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.

Recipes

Spinach & Sausage Bread Pudding

Bread pudding doesn’t always have to be sweet. This savory version is brimming with Gruyère cheese, eggs, and breakfast sausage.

by Lynn Wells

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Maple-Pecan Coffee Cake

We recommend adding North Carolina-grown nuts to this maple-pecan coffee cake — a Christmas morning classic.

by Lynn Wells

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A Merry Little Breakfast: 4 Recipes for Christmas Morning

Let your heart be light: Many of these festive dishes can be made ahead — a bonus gift on Christmas morning.

by Lynn Wells

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Butternut Squash, Apple, & Sausage Bake

Fall in love with this hearty, roasted-and-toasted side dish.

by Lynn Wells

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Glazed Acorn Squash

Coat caramelized squash with a sweet, spiced maple glaze and bake until bubbly.

by Lynn Wells

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Cranberry & Walnut Slaw

This colorful cabbage salad has plenty of crunch thanks to carrots, apples, and walnuts.

by Lynn Wells

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Roasted Buttered Turnips with Thyme

This flavorful, no-fuss fall side will become a new family favorite.

by Lynn Wells

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Side Dish Stars: 4 Recipes for Your Holiday Spread

These recipes do more than play second fiddle to the turkey: Prepare them with North Carolina-grown ingredients like squash, apples, and sausage for a holiday spread that sings.

by Lynn Wells

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Fried Pork Chops With Onion Gravy

Seared pork chops cloaked in silky gravy offer warming comfort on a cold evening, and this dish comes together in just 30 minutes.

by Lynn Wells

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