Green Pea Zucchini Fritters with Creamy Dill Sauce
Happy spring! Fall is my favorite season, but spring is a close second. After the deadness of winter, it's truly lovely to see so much...
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Hope Spickard
Apr 14, 20214 min read
Mediterranean Couscous Salad
I feel like it went from 50oF to 85oF outside in no time at all! Anyone else feeling this way? With the temperature growing by the day, I...
Hope Spickard
Apr 2, 20214 min read
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...
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
Mar 17, 20212 min read
Probiotic Key Lime Pie Smoothie
It's been so warm in Nashville this past week, and I've been craving cold, refreshing smoothies like this Probiotic Key Lime Pie...
Hope Spickard
Mar 7, 20212 min read
Healthy Breakfast Sweet Potato 2 Ways
If you've been following along with Hope For Balance for a while, you KNOW my love sweet potatoes runs deep. Bake 'em, fry 'em, roast...
Hope Spickard
Feb 28, 20214 min read
Garden Goat Cornbread Muffins
Important question... do you like your cornbread sweet or unsweet? Honestly, I really enjoy both. Growing up, my mom always ordered beef...
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 9, 20214 min read
Strawberry Avocado Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
Happy American Heart Month! With heart health on my mind, I wanted to share this gorgeous heart healthy salad with you. My Strawberry...
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 22, 20203 min read
Sweet and Spicy Toasted Nuts + Winter Fruit Spinach and Goat Cheese Salad
These Sweet and Spicy Toasted Nuts are the perfect last minute gift! Don’t get me wrong, cookies are wonderful and make great edible...
Hope Spickard
Dec 14, 20203 min read
Pomegranate and Pistachio Mini Goat Cheese Balls
I love a good cheese ball this time of year. Growing up I only had them at my grandparent’s house during the holidays, and they were such...
Hope Spickard
Dec 10, 20203 min read
5-Minute Herby Avocado Yogurt Dip
Every great party needs a good dip. Without dip a party just falls apart, and you’re left with a room full of sad, hungry people. Okay...
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 17, 20204 min read
Cheesy Pumpkin Kale Pasta Bake + Autumn Kale Salad with Lemon Ginger Tahini Dressing
I know autumn is PSL season, but I love a good savory pumpkin dish. You just can’t go wrong with pumpkin, cheese, and savory spices – add...
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
Oct 22, 20204 min read
Lightened-Up Pasta Alfredo
We eat a lot of pasta in our household. I mean a LOT. My husband Lucas is the biggest pasta fan I know; he could eat it every single day...
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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