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Apr 2, 20211 min read

10 Last Minute Easter Brunch Recipes

Easter Sunday is only a couple of days away! Is your Easter menu set? If you're looking for some simple, crowd-pleasing, last minute...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Mar 21, 20214 min read

Caprese Chicken Pasta

Some days cooking an elaborate meal sounds fun, other days it sounds absolutely exhausting. On the days I want to put in minimal effort...

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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...

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Mar 17, 20213 min read

The Perks of Probiotics

Probiotics are naturally available in a variety of foods, but it feels like they are finding their way into everything these days -...

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Mar 14, 20213 min read

Easy Chicken Pot Pie

Raise your hand if you like chicken pot pie! As a kid I loved chicken pot pie, and over the past few months I've craved southern comfort...

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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...

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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...

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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...

4 Protein Powered Toasts You Need to Try

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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...

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