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 into 1/4-inch rounds.
Banana Bread
With this healthy banana bread recipe, you’re only a few simple ingredients away from the best banana bread ever! It’s made with whole wheat flour and naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup. Ingredients ⅓ cup melted coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil or high quality vegetable oil* ½ cup honey or maple syrup 2 eggs 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 ½ medium or 2 large bananas) ¼ cup milk of choice or water 1 teaspoon baking soda (NOT baking powder; they aren’t the s