Garlicky Roasted Asparagus
I like nearly any and every food, but Lucas is a bit picky when it comes to veggies. Green beans, broccoli, simple salads, and asparagus...
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Hope Spickard
Mar 30, 20214 min read
Mixed Berry Crumble
I love a good crumble, and this Mixed Berry Crumble is mighty fine. It's filled with the flavors of spring and summer, but with the use...
Hope Spickard
Mar 26, 20213 min read
Sweet and Spicy Roasted Brussel Sprouts
The first time I ever tried "brussel sprouts" was in the Samford University cafeteria. YIKES - not the best place to try anything for the...
Hope Spickard
Feb 28, 20214 min read
White Chicken Chili with Salsa Verde
In case you haven't noticed, I am ALL about soups this time of year. There's just nothing more comforting than a big bowl of hearty soup...
Hope Spickard
Feb 23, 20213 min read
4 Protein Powered Toasts You Need to Try
A friend of mine gave me a sourdough starter a couple of months ago, and I have been making sourdough on the reg ever since! It always...
Hope Spickard
Feb 18, 20214 min read
Easy Salmon Tacos with Fresh Mango Salsa and Lime Crema
If you're in need of a quick, healthy, weeknight meal that also tastes delicious, I've got you covered with these Easy Salmon Tacos with...
Hope Spickard
Feb 4, 20214 min read
Satay Chicken and Veggie Skewers with Peanut Dipping Sauce
Recently, I've gotten several requests for more dinner recipes, so here you are! This flavorful recipe was inspired by my New Year's Eve...
Hope Spickard
Jan 28, 20213 min read
Cardamom Cacao Energy Bites
With how busy life can sometimes get, it's helpful to have nutritious and energizing grab-and-go snacks on hand. Cue my Cardamon Cacao...
Hope Spickard
Jan 13, 20214 min read
Bacon Butternut Soup with Chickpeas and Kale + Easy Homemade Chicken Stock
It's been so cold in Nashville recently, and all I've wanted to eat is SOUP. I love a good hearty soup this time of year, and my Bacon...
Hope Spickard
Jan 7, 20214 min read
Gluten Free Peanut Butter Coconut Cookies
Peanut butter is one of my top 5 favorite foods. Always has been, always will be. Whether it's used in a savory peanut dipping sauce,...
Hope Spickard
Dec 17, 20203 min read
Double Chocolate Peppermint Brownie Loaf
Nothing says Christmas more than peppermint. Am I right? Add some dark chocolate and white chocolate chips into the mix and WOW… too good...
Hope Spickard
Dec 3, 20205 min read
Cranberry Apple Crumble with Fresh Ginger
‘Tis the season for caroling with close companions, cozy-ing up on the couch, and cooking (and consuming) all the comfort foods. Amidst...
Hope Spickard
Nov 19, 20203 min read
1-Bowl Coconut Zucchini Brownie Muffins
I had the hardest time naming these bad boys… They taste like brownies, but look like muffins. I seriously considered calling them...
Hope Spickard
Nov 13, 20204 min read
Pear and Apple Oat Bake
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I really love apples and pears. For the past few months, I’ve had one or the other (or both)...
Hope Spickard
Nov 12, 20204 min read
Curried Sweet Potato Squash Soup
Wow, the temperature has dropped dramatically in Nashville over the past couple of days, and it has me wanting all the cozy fall foods....
Hope Spickard
Nov 11, 20204 min read
Magic Trailblazer Bars
I am a dessert most nights person. I know, I know… I’m a dietitian so I how could I speak such blasphemy?! Why would I even touch sugar,...
Hope Spickard
Nov 2, 20204 min read
Autumn Chicken Taco Soup
October has come and gone, but pumpkin season is far from over. If you, like me, are still embracing all things pumpkin, then boy oh boy...
Hope Spickard
Oct 15, 20204 min read
Autumn Sweet Potato Loaf
Move over pumpkin – it’s time for SWEET potato to take the spotlight with this Autumn Sweet Potato Loaf! This naturally sweetened...
Hope Spickard
Oct 8, 20205 min read
Pear Apple Crumble
Hello! Welcome to Hope For Balance! Since it’s October, I decided my first blog post should be a tribute to fall and two of my favorite...
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