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Yield: 4 servings. 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 3 eggs, hard-boiled, peeled, and roughly chopped

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

Yield: 4 servings. 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 3 eggs, hard-boiled, peeled, and roughly chopped

White Bean Salad With Chopped Eggs & Arugula

Yield: 4 servings.

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 eggs, hard-boiled, peeled, and roughly chopped
2 (15.5-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
½ cup roasted red peppers, chopped
½ cup fresh flat parsley leaves, chopped
4 cups arugula
4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

In a large bowl, add eggs, beans, dill, roasted red peppers, and parsley. Pour dressing over bean mixture and lightly toss to coat.

Place arugula in a large salad bowl or divide into 4 individual salad or pasta bowls. Top with egg mixture. Crumble bacon over top and serve.

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This story was published on Mar 18, 2025

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.