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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.

Aunt Addie’s Caramel Cake

The star of this classic Southern cake is the incredible caramel frosting.

by Lynn Wells

Savory Lemon Chicken

Hello, sunshine: Mixed olives, capers, and lemon wedges bring bright, punchy flavors to this chicken dish.

by Lynn Wells

Broccoli Slaw

This easy-to-make slaw is tangy, crunchy, and refreshing.

by Lynn Wells

Pistachio Shortbread

Serve these buttery shortbread cookies with a dollop of apricot jam.

by Lynn Wells

Lemony Pea and Mint Salad

This light, fresh dish is springtime in a salad.

by Lynn Wells

Pickled Asparagus Spears

Sometimes, it is easy being — er, eating — green. Especially when there’s a jar of pickled asparagus in the fridge.

by Lynn Wells

Peppered Buttermilk Biscuits With Sausage Gravy

The South’s best breakfast: fluffy, buttery biscuits topped with creamy sausage gravy.

by Lynn Wells

The Best Buttermilk Pound Cake Ever

Take this dreamy pound cake to the next level with vanilla cream cheese frosting.

by Lynn Wells

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

A buttermilk soak promises fried chicken that’s crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.

by Lynn Wells

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