A Year-Round Guide to Franklin and Nantahala

Yield: 4 servings. 1 large lemon 2 tablespoons minced shallot ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1 tablespoon fresh marjoram, chopped ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

Yield: 4 servings. 1 large lemon 2 tablespoons minced shallot ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1 tablespoon fresh marjoram, chopped ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Herbed Mushroom Salad with Parmesan

Yield: 4 servings.

1 large lemon
2 tablespoons minced shallot
¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon fresh marjoram, chopped
¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces button mushrooms, cleaned, trimmed, and sliced ¼-inch thick
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, 
cleaned and sliced
4 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
(use a vegetable peeler for larger shards)
¼ cup toasted pine nuts

Finely grate lemon zest into a large serving bowl. Squeeze the juice into the serving bowl, and add shallot, parsley, thyme, marjoram, nutmeg, 1½ teaspoons salt, and black pepper to taste. Whisk in olive oil. Add mushrooms and toss to coat. Let salad marinate for 10 minutes.

Just before serving, toss mushrooms again, season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with Parmesan and pine nuts.

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This story was published on Aug 15, 2019

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.