Creamy Asparagus Soup Ingredients 2 lbs asparagus, trimmed of woody stem bottoms 1 large yellow onion, chopped (1 1/2 to 2 cups chopped) 3 Tbsp unsalted butter 4 cups chicken stock 1 cup water Leaves of 2 sprigs of fresh thyme 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup heavy cream A squeeze of fresh lemon juice Salt and pepper Directions 1. Cut tips from the asparagus 1 1/2 inches from top and halve tips lengthwise if thick. Reserve for garnish. Chop the remaining asparagus stalks

Marbled Frozen Yogurt Bark A healthy dessert alternative that is as fun to eat as it is to make! Ingredients: 2 cups full fat Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons honey 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 2 ripe bananas 8 strawberries 1/2 cup blueberries Directions: 1. Mix the yogurt, honey and cocoa powder together in a bowl until combined. 2. Chop bananas, strawberries into round bite sized slices. 3. Pour half of the yogurt mixture into a parchment lined dish. Add about half of t

The children have been studying the solar system and what better way to reinforce their work than to make planet pretzels for snacking!? Planet Pretzels Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 cup lukewarm water 2 packages of active dry yeast 3 tablespoons butter Coarse salt for sprinkling Soda Bath 1/2 cup baking soda 2 quarts water Directions In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in the lukewarm water & set aside. Mix flour and salt together in a