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Yield: 8 servings. 6 yellow squash, sliced thin 3 stalks celery, sliced 1 cup sweet onion, sliced 1 cup apple cider vinegar ¾ cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

Yield: 8 servings. 6 yellow squash, sliced thin 3 stalks celery, sliced 1 cup sweet onion, sliced 1 cup apple cider vinegar ¾ cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon

Pickled Summer Squash

pickled summer squash

Yield: 8 servings.

6 yellow squash, sliced thin
3 stalks celery, sliced
1 cup sweet onion, sliced
1 cup apple cider vinegar
¾ cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon turmeric
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon celery seed

Place squash, celery, and sliced onion in large bowl. Set aside. In a blender or mixing bowl, mix vinegar and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Add salt, pepper, and turmeric. Slowly add oil and blend well. Add celery seed to dressing. Pour dressing over squash and toss. Refrigerate 3 hours. Serve cold.

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This story was published on Jun 07, 2016

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.