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...

It’s Christmas cookie season, and my White Chocolate Oatmeal Gingerbread Cookies are calling my name! Who doesn’t love a good cookie...

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...

‘Tis the season for caroling with close companions, cozy-ing up on the couch, and cooking (and consuming) all the comfort foods. Amidst...

Thanksgiving is a holiday many families cherish and look forward to every year. As one of the most celebrated holidays in America,...

I had the hardest time naming these bad boys… They taste like brownies, but look like muffins. I seriously considered calling them...

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...

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)...

Wow, the temperature has dropped dramatically in Nashville over the past couple of days, and it has me wanting all the cozy fall foods....

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,...

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...

Fresh fruits, veggies, proteins, and starches are all the rage these days, but I’m here to tell you that MANY shelf stable items are just...

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...

Move over pumpkin – it’s time for SWEET potato to take the spotlight with this Autumn Sweet Potato Loaf! This naturally sweetened...

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...