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: 1 head of butter lettuce 1 cup shredded carrots 1 avocado 1 cucumber 2 cups bean sprouts ½ cup chopped cilantro Salt and Pepper 1 TBSP lemon juice Rice Paper Spring Roll Wrappers Directions: Combine all vegetables in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Submerge the spring roll wrapper into a dish of water. Lay onto a clean towel (this makes it easier so it does not stick) Put a strip of filling onto one side of the wrapper. Fold over the ends and roll tight

Spring and Vegetables - two of our favorite things! Fresh Vegetable Spring Rolls with Dipping Sauce (Serves 8) Ingredients: 1 head of butter lettuce 1 cup shredded carrots 1 avocado 1 cucumber 2 cups bean sprouts ½ cup chopped cilantro Salt and Pepper 1 TBSP lemon juice Rice Paper Spring Roll Wrappers Directions: Combine all vegetables in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Submerge the spring roll wrapper into a dish of water. Remove excess water with a paper towel. Put