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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.

Chicken-Cabbage Salad With Peanut Dressing

The peanut salad dressing is the ideal companion to this Asian-inspired salad.

by Lynn Wells

School Days Peanut Butter Cake

In grade school, recipe developer Lynn Wells always looked forward to peanut butter cake day in the cafeteria. Now, she shares her recipe.

by Lynn Wells

Chicken and Peanut Stew

The long and short of it is, we love North Carolina-grown peanuts pretty much any way they’re served. Try this hearty and peanut-filled stew soon.

by Lynn Wells

Cinnamon-Spiced Peanuts

For a tasty snack, whip up a batch of these sweet and spicy peanuts.

by Lynn Wells

Rustic Pear Tart

Try this pear tart recipe to help you have a merry, pear-y Christmas. No partridge necessary.

by Lynn Wells

Poached Pears in Mulled Wine

Mulled wine gives these poached pears a spiced flavor and fragrance — plus a rosy hue — that’s perfect for the holidays.

by Lynn Wells

Gingerbread with Pear-Ginger Bourbon Sauce

This gingerbread is sure to be a hit this holiday season.

by Lynn Wells

Roasted Pear & Gorgonzola Bites

This recipe will help you have a merry, pear-y Christmas.

by Lynn Wells

Roasted Turnips with Brown Butter

Roasted Turnips with Brown Butter

Turnips, the Our State way: tossed in brown butter and drizzled with local honey.

by Lynn Wells

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