Tag: sugar-free
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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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Year-End Reflection: Cultivating Recovery in 2026
As 2025 comes to a close, its the perfect moment to pause and look back on the past year. For those of us in food addiction recovery, Step 10 of 12-step recovery offers a gentle yet powerful way to reflect, take inventory, and set ourselves up for growth in the year ahead.
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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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Why We Organize Our Recipes By Food Type (And Why It Matters So Much In Food Addiction Recovery)
You will not see the usual “breakfast”, “lunch”, “snacks”, or “dinner” categories. Instead, everything is grouped by simple food types: proteins, starches, veggies, fruits, dairy, and healthy fats. At first glance, it might seem unusual or overly simple, but there’s actually a very real and very recovery-centered reason behind it.
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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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When “Sugar Season” Hits: How Food Addicts Can Protect Their Recovery During December
December is an intense month for anyone who has ever used food to cope, soothe, celebrate, numb, or survive. But with the right tools, the right spiritual support, and a steady connection to your recovery, you can get through “sugar season” with peace, confidence, and clarity. And your abstinence in tact.
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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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Meal Prep for Food Addiction Recovery
When you have abstinent food ready and available, you’re not just feeding your body; you’re protecting your recovery, your serenity, and your future self. The truth is, food addition often hinges on moments of decision (or, indecision). And the easiest moments – the ones where you choose recovery with confidence – are the ones where…
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How To Navigate Thanksgiving As A Food Addict In Recovery
The holidays can certainly stir up powerful emotions – nostalgia, family tension, loneliness, comparison, and fear of missing out. Yes – combine good ‘ol FOMO with endless desserts, casseroles, and those “just taste this” moments, and it’s easy to slide back into old behaviors if we are not spiritually prepared. That’s why this holiday requires…
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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.