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Today I did a bunch of cooking for the upcoming holiday of Passover. There are many stringent rules to which one must adhere. I’m always impressed with myself when I make something with limited ingredients this is made of boiled potatoes, eggs, onions, salt and sugar

I've grown tired of cooking (I hate cleaning up), but there are still some things I enjoy making at times. #MightyTogether #GeneralizedAnxietyDisorder #Anxiety #Depression #sad #Trauma #PTSD #CPTSD #ChildhoodEmotionalAbuse #Shame #MentalHealth #SexualTrauma #Daterape #Religious Trauma #MedicalTrauma #InflammatoryBowelDiseaseIBD #CrohnsDisease #UlcerativeColitis #jpouch #BodyImage #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #Insomnia #GastroesophagealRefluxDisease #stomachulcer #RheumatoidArthritis #Jointpain #stricture #MultipleDisabilities #Loneliness #Grief #Suicide #checkinonme #Childhoodtrauma #DistractMe #CheerMeOn #MakeMeLaugh #TheMighty #MightyMinute #52SmallThings #liftmeup #everythinggenx #lifeslittlejoys #nourishmentbistro #MightyPets

Apparently I'm on a kick for making treats lately! I made these chocolates with just a few ingredients: dark chocolate, unsweetened coconut, coconut cream, maple syrup, peppermint extract, and a little spirulina for that green colour. When I see things like this, I always think they must be way too difficult to make myself, so I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these were and how well they turned out!

First, I threw the shredded coconut in the blender to make it a finer texture. Then I mixed it with a little coconut cream and maple syrup before adding in the peppermint extract and spirulina. I scooped it out by tablespoonfuls and formed into patties. I put them on a tray in the freezer for about 15 minutes, and then coated in melted chocolate and put them back in the freezer.

Here is the recipe I followed: No-Bake Mint Chip Patties (vegan, paleo, sugar-free option!)...

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I was craving a sweet treat, so decided to make something special for myself. I took 2 cups of sliced strawberries from the freezer and defrosted them. I sprinkled them with a little sugar and left in the fridge overnight to bring out the juices. Then I puréed the strawberries and strained the purée to remove seeds (I used the seeds and pulp as an accompaniment for yogurt later). I mixed the purée with 3 cups of oat and coconut milk and a sprinkle of salt. For an added luxury, I melted some white chocolate and stirred it in!

P.S. I tried to post this in Nourishment Bistro, but kept getting an error message that the group didn't exist.

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Hello my followers! How are you? I decided to share some culinary accomplishments of the past month. I try to experiment with cooking at least once per week. It helps my #MentalHealth and lets me take my mind to a positive place. Pictures of Scallops and noodles; baked beans and sausage, enchiladas with cheese and avocado salsa and a tuna bowl with albacore tuna, tomato, cucumber and cheese #nourishmentbistro #CheckInWithMe #CheerMeOn

Sorry if they look like poop but I made these Chocolate Meringue cookies over the holidays and they were a hit. #nourishmentbistro #Anxiety #Depression #Autism #ADHD

My sister gave me a couple giant pattypan squash along with a large, beautiful golden yellow tomato. I wasn't sure what to do with it, so I looked on Pinterest (my go-to!) for some recipe ideas. I ended up loosely combining a few of them to make this dish.
I started by making a sauce out of the tomato, a bit of tomato paste, italian herbs, and a pinch of smoked paprika. The tomato was naturally sweet and the sauce was so yummy that I just wanted to slurp it all up with a spoon before getting to the squash! The sauce would be improved further with the addition of onion and garlic, but I can't have it so I left it out.
Next, I sliced my squash into 2 cm thick slices.
I spread half of the sauce in the bottom of a pan, arranged the slices of squash vertically on top, and then poured the remainder of sauce over top, making sure to get it between the squash layers. I finished it off my sprinkling a bread crumb, lactose-free parmesan, oregano, and paprika mix over the top of the dish.
Then I popped it on the oven at 350°F for about 45 minutes.
I definitely burned my fingers picking pieces out to eat before it had cooled enough!

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Let's have some fun and describe a meal you have eaten using fancy food words 😊

The image has a picture of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on white bread. The text on the image says: "*Watches the food network once* 'I made a puréed nut spread w/ a grape relish reduction paired w/ a brioche bun'".

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The image says: "If you wait long enough to cook dinner, everyone will eat cereal. Follow me for more recipes."

Do you have any go-to quick recipes for those nights when you just can't cope?

Here are a few things I have relied on:
1. Vegetarian Chili: Dump a can of beans, a can of tomatoes, a small can of corn, some chili or taco seasoning, and salt and pepper into a pot and heat through. Serve as is or with toppings like sour cream, cheese, green onions, and tortilla chips.
2. Scrambled eggs and toast: this is a go to for me if I am specifically needing some fast protein. If I feel up to it, I add some spinach or herbs to the eggs. I might have an orange as "dessert" to balance out the food groups.
3. Instant noodles with add ins: I will prepare the noodles according to the instructions and then add whatever I have in the fridge - spinach, cilantro/coriander, tomato, cucumber, zucchini, etc. Then I fry an egg to serve on top. If I feel extra fancy, I'll also sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds on it.
4. Yogurt with chia, ground flax, hemp, fruit, and granola: this is fairly self- explanatory, but I usually let it sit for ten minutes so the chia and flax can absorb the liquid. You can use canned fruit, fresh fruit, frozen fruit, or even jam. I only buy plain yogurt, so the fruit is an important addition for me, but if you have flavoured yogurt, you could skip that step.

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Found this mug on Etsy a few months ago. It’s the only mug I ever use for tea, hot chocolate, or coffee. This morning it’s coffee with liquid Splenda and almond milk creamer. It’s my go-to drink and it doesn’t matter if I’m angry or in a neutral mood. Wondering if anyone feels the same way. #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #Aspergers #nourishmentbistro