Category: Recipe Posts
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Gyro Salad with Tzatziki Sauce
This gyro salad is one of my favorites. It is one of those meals that fires all the synapses, yet is healthy and abstinent. That’s why this recipe lives on repeat in my kitchen. It has all the flavors you love from a traditional gyro: garlicky, herby, rich, and fresh, but without the pita, the…
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Instant Pot Quinoa
The instant pot makes quinoa consistent every time, it’s hands off and low stress, and it’s easy to batch cook. You can literally “set it and forget it”. Quinoa also cooks quickly, for those rushed weeknight evenings.
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Abstinent Meatballs
Our meatballs are one of the most reliable tools in an abstinent kitchen because they check all the recovery boxes: high quality protein, healthy fats for satiety, simple and whole ingredients, easy portioning, and no trigger foods or additives.
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Emergency Salad Dressing
Found yourself at a restaurant, or a friend’s house, with questionable dressing? Most restaurants have olive oil or sour cream, and lemons. Enjoy that salad, and stay in your abstinence.
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Appley Oats
These Appley Oats are a quick, grounding, whole meal designed to support abstinence and consistent nourishment. Especially on busy mornings or vulnerable days when you just want something warm and nourishing – and quick.
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Leftovers Fried Rice
This is a use-what-you-have meal that brings warmth, nourishment, and stability to your plate. This recipe comes together quickly, and is especially helpful when you need to use up the remaining bits of proteins and veggies left over in the fridge!
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Roasted Spaghetti Squash
Roasted spaghetti squash is one of those quiet heroes in food addiction recovery. Simple. Dependable. Deeply satisfying without lighting up old cravings. No Sugar. No Flour. No substitutes pretending to be pasta. Just real food, prepared with care.
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Ezekiel Tortilla Pizza
This is one of the easiest weeknight meals in the Abstinent Kitchen playbook. It’s balanced, fast, and built on a foundation designed to keep you spiritually centered, physically nourished, and emotionally steady. Especially for anyone in recovery from food addiction.
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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.