Category: Recipe Posts
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Crispy Tofu
Make perfectly crispy tofu every time without flour or frying. This Abstinent Kitchen staple is high-protein, sugar-free, flour-free, and ideal for food addiction recovery. Simple ingredients, huge flavor, and satisfying crunch.
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Homemade Chicken Soup
For many of us recovering from food addiction, the winter months can stir up old patterns. Cold weather, holiday stress, family dynamics, and the pace of December can make the desire for comfort food louder than usual. This soup can provide a level of seasonal comfort without hijacking your brain or compromising your abstinence.
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Butternut Squash with Browned Butter and Crispy Sage
This recipe is my abstinent, nourishing take on the beloved butternut squash ravioli you often see during fall and winter. Instead of pasta, you get tender cubes of caramelized butternut squash roasted to perfection. Instead of a rich, heavy sauce, you get a simple browned butter drizzle infused with crispy sage leaves that bring all…
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Burger Sauce
This simple burger sauce gives you that classic “special sauce” flavor while staying fully aligned with your recovery food plan.
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Burger Salad Bowl
Burger Salad Bowl delivers all the flavors of a burger – savory protein, crunchy veggies, creamy dressing, and that classic “burger bite” – all without the bun, the sugar, or the food-addiction triggers.
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Stir Fried Greens
Fresh kale, spinach, or bok choy sizzle with garlic, fresh ginger, and a splash of sesame oil, and a touch of sea salt for a dish that’s naturally sugar-free, flour-free, and full of flavor.
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Baked Potatoes
Crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside – this potato pairs beautifully with lean proteins and fresh veggies for a balanced, recovery friendly meal.
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Beef Fajitas
Tender strips of seasoned beef, colorful bell peppers, and onions come together for a quick, protein-packed dish that fits perfectly into your abstinent lifestyle.
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Salsa Chicken
Juicy chicken simmers in fresh salsa, herbs, and spices for a meal that’s both comforting and clean. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep days, offering a protein-packed, sugar-free and flour-free dish that supports your abstinent lifestyle.
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Air Fryer Taco Shells
Crispy, Easy, and Flour-Free When I first gave up flour in recovery, I thought tacos (one of my favorite foods) was off the menu forever. No crunchy shells – how would I ever survive another Tuesday again? Then I discovered how easy it is to make crispy, golden taco shells in the air fryer using…
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Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
In food addiction recovery, structure brings freedom – that includes simple, reliable meals. Hard boiled eggs are one of those humble little heroes that help me stay abstinent and satisfied.
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Sheet Pan Veggies
These sheet pan veggies are the ultimate in simplicity and satisfaction – toss your favorites with a little olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt and your herbs of choice, and let the oven work its magic!