Tag: abstinent recipes
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Sweet Potato, Onion, and Egg Breakfast Bake
You know those mornings when you really don’t want to think about what you’re going to eat for breakfast? You’re hungry, you’ve got a busy day ahead, and the last thing you need is to stand in front of the refrigerator trying to piece something together. I love having food prepped, and this Sweet Potato,…
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Spaghetti Squash Lasagna
In my recovery, I’ve learned that being abstinent doesn’t mean I have to give up the foods and meals that make me happy. I can follow my food plan, make this delicious spaghetti squash lasagna, and sit down to a warm, cheesy Italian dinner without the guilt, obsession, or food drama—and that feels like real…
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Marinara Sauce
As a recovering food addict, having a few homemade staples ready to go makes following my food plan feel so much easier. I know exactly what’s in the sauce, I can make it ahead, and when spaghetti squash lasagna or meatballs are on my plan, dinner is already halfway done. And honestly, I love the…
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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Our roasted butternut squash soup is the kind of recipe you can make without measuring every little thing or making an emergency grocery-store run just because you’re missing one herb. Roasting the squash and veggies brings out deep, savory flavor, while a handful of simple seasonings turns it into a satisfying fall soup that feels…
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Pumpkin Spice Season
Recovery gives us an opportunity to separate the season from the behavior. We can keep the cozy blanket, the candles, the changing leaves, the crisp mornings, the sweaters, and the ridiculous amount of pumpkin-themed merch that somehow appears everywhere we look. We can enjoy time with friends and family, make our homes feel cozy, and…
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Abstinent Spiced Chai Latte
we’re not building a life around what we can’t have; we’re learning how to create traditions that support the life we actually want to live.
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Abstinent Pumpkin Spice Shaken Espresso
Shake Up Your Pumpkin Spice Season – And Leave The Old Food Rules Behind
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Abstinent Pumpkin Spice Latte
Celebrate The Season AND Stay In Your Recovery Pumpkin spice season is here, and we are making it our way! This homemade pumpkin spice inspired latte brings together warm cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and a touch of clove in freshly brewed coffee or fresh espresso for that cozy fall flavor we all know and love, without…
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Abstinent Apple Crumble
This is not a “diet dessert” or a “cheat” recipe. We don’t do those here. This is an abstinent recipe designed to give us a delicious way to enjoy the flavors and rituals of fall without returning to the foods that once controlled us.
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September Is Where Summer and Autumn Meet
Why “The Last Summer Cookout” Can Be A Trigger. Food addiction does not take a holiday weekend off, and seasonal celebrations do not suddenly make compulsive eating safe. In fact, the combination of abundant food, relaxed schedules, social expectations, nostalgia, and the feeling that summer is ending can create a perfect storm for someone who…
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Salmon Tacos With Elote-Inspired Slaw
A Fresh and Flavorful Recovery-Friendly Dinner There are some meals that feel like summer on a plate, and these Salmon Tacos are exactly that. If you’re anything like me, there comes a point in recovery when your tired of the same rotation of meals. While there’s absolutely nothing wrong with keeping things simple, sometimes it’s…