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: 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. M

INGREDIENTS 3 cups grated zucchini 3 cups white whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons cinnamon 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 large eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup dark brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce 3/4 cup pumpkin seeds, green 3/4 cup dried cranberries INSTRUCTIONS Place the oven rack in the center position. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Place the freshly grated zucchi

Adding pumpkin to hummus is a delicious and nutritions snack. Pumpkins are full of fiber, antioxidants and many vitamins. Ingredients: 1 can garbanzo beans 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup tahini paste 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions: Drain the garbanzo beans. Place the beans, lemon juice, and water i