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Yield: 6 servings. 1 small head green cabbage 1 large carrot, peeled 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon ground mustard 1 teaspoon

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

Yield: 6 servings. 1 small head green cabbage 1 large carrot, peeled 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon ground mustard 1 teaspoon

Cafeteria-Style Slaw

Small bowl of slaw

Yield: 6 servings.

1 small head green cabbage
1 large carrot, peeled
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Halve cabbage and remove core. Chop into 2- to 3-inch pieces. Working in batches, use a food processor to pulse cabbage 8 to 10 times or until finely chopped. Place prepared cabbage into a large bowl.

Cut carrot into chunks and place in food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Add carrot to bowl.

In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, ground mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk ingredients until smooth and creamy.

Pour dressing over cabbage and carrots; toss until combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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This story was published on Mar 17, 2026

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.