A Year-Round Guide to Franklin and Nantahala

Yield: 6 servings. For the dressing: ½ cup plain Greek yogurt ¼ cup sour cream ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder 3 tablespoons

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

Yield: 6 servings. For the dressing: ½ cup plain Greek yogurt ¼ cup sour cream ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder 3 tablespoons

Cucumber Salad Pitas

Cucumber salad stuffed pitas

Yield: 6 servings.

For the dressing:
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
½ teaspoon salt

For the salad:
2 English cucumbers, cut lengthwise then sliced ½-inch thick
3 green onions, sliced
1 sweet red bell pepper, cored and chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
6 ounces feta, crumbled
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 small pitas, warmed
6 lettuce leaves, chopped

For the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together all ingredients until well incorporated. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

For the salad: To a large bowl, add cucumbers, onions, red bell pepper, tomatoes, feta, salt, and pepper. Toss gently. Pour dressing over the salad and toss.

Cut an opening at the top of the pitas and fill each with the dressed salad. Add lettuce and prop pitas on a platter when ready to serve.

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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.