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Yield: 8 to 10 servings. ½ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup Cheerwine 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 head green cabbage, finely shredded (about 4

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

Yield: 8 to 10 servings. ½ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup Cheerwine 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 head green cabbage, finely shredded (about 4

Cheerwine Coleslaw

Cheerwine Coleslaw in a bowl

Yield: 8 to 10 servings.

½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup Cheerwine
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 head green cabbage, finely shredded (about 4 cups)
½ head purple cabbage, finely shredded (about 2 cups)
2 carrots, peeled and grated
3 green onions, sliced

In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and Cheerwine. Stir in sugar, salt, and pepper.

In a separate bowl, toss together cabbage, carrots, and onions. Pour mayonnaise mixture over cabbage. Toss until all ingredients are well incorporated. Refrigerate slaw for an hour before serving.

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This story was published on Apr 16, 2024

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.