A Year-Round Guide to Franklin and Nantahala

Yield: 2 cups. 2 (14.5-ounce) cans navy or cannellini beans, drained 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced Juice from 1 lemon ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons freshly chopped rosemary leaves (or

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

Yield: 2 cups. 2 (14.5-ounce) cans navy or cannellini beans, drained 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced Juice from 1 lemon ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons freshly chopped rosemary leaves (or

White Bean and Rosemary Dip

Yield: 2 cups.

2 (14.5-ounce) cans navy or cannellini beans, drained
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
Juice from 1 lemon
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons freshly chopped rosemary leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
¼ cup olive oil

In mixing bowl, blend all ingredients together. Mash beans with a fork, leaving some whole beans visible.

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This story was published on Jan 11, 2017

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.