Lynn Wells

2 weeks ago | ourstate.com | Lynn Wells

Yield: 4 sandwiches. 1 roasted chicken, deboned3 tablespoons pesto1 large baguette, halved lengthwise10 fresh basil leaves2 to 3 medium tomatoes, slicedHandful of arugula2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons red wine vinegar½ teaspoon saltGround black pepper to tasteCut chicken into bite-size pieces and set aside. Spread pesto on bottom half of the baguette from end to end. Layer on basil leaves, chicken, tomatoes, and arugula. Drizzle olive oil and vinegar over arugula.

2 weeks ago | ourstate.com | Lynn Wells

Regardless of the heat and humidity in July, I can always find shade and solace at Country Park, an expansive green space in my hometown of Greensboro. My earliest memories of this wooded escape from downtown were spent with family. When my sisters and I were young, our dad would bring us to the lake to feed the ducks with stale bread from the back of the freezer. If we were lucky, he’d rent a pedal boat so we could explore the park from the water.

2 weeks ago | ourstate.com | Lynn Wells

SPONSORED BY Yield: 6 to 8 servings.

2 weeks ago | ourstate.com | Lynn Wells

Yield: 12 cookies. ½ cup granulated sugar¼ cup unsalted butter, meltedZest from 1 lemon3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1 large egg, at room temperature1 egg yolk1 teaspoon almond extract½ teaspoon vanilla extract1⅓ cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder⅛ teaspoon salt¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted3 tablespoons powdered sugarIn a large bowl, mix sugar, butter, lemon zest and juice, egg, and egg yolk until well combined.

1 month ago | ourstate.com | Lynn Wells

Yield: 16 servings. 3 cups all-purpose flour½ teaspoon baking powder3 sticks salted butter, softened3 cups sugar6 large eggs, at room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon orange extract1 teaspoon lemon extract1 teaspoon almond extract1 cup whole milk, warmedPowdered sugar for dustingFresh lemon, sliced (for garnish)Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)Grease and flour a Bundt pan. In a large bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; set aside.