Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
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Ever since I can remember sweet potato casserole on Thanksgiving was always one of my favorite dishes. I looked forward to it every year, and would always go back for seconds. Who could blame me? This magical creation somewhere between a side dish and dessert was sweet, gooey, crunchy, creamy, and comforting all at once. … Read more
Beat the heat this Summer with this refreshing watermelon salad tossed in honey lime dressing! Not only is this salad cold and full of replenishing electrolytes, it takes only minutes to make, and requires only eight ingredients! I don’t know about you, but when the heat of summer hits I’m always looking for easy and … Read more
Let’s welcome this week’s warrior, Alice! My name is Alice Ping and I am a born and raised Californian living in Los Angeles. I am a professional classical musician and have been freelancing in the LA area for the last 3 years. I have both ulcerative colitis, a form of IBD, and undifferentiated connective tissue … Read more
Chimichurri is a traditional red meat sauce from Argentina & Uruguay and is made from parsley, garlic, olive oil, chili peppers, oregano, and red wine vinegar. It is savory, herbaceous, slightly spicy, and has a rich texture that amplifies anything grilled. Chimichurri balances the char-grilled flavor with fresh, pungent, and tangy goodness you will want … Read more
Let’s welcome this week’s warrior, Luke! Luke Wilke is a 17 year old incoming Senior. He attends Bow High School in Bow, NH. Luke was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 2016 at age 11. Luke began experiencing esophageal pain and stomach pain at the time of diagnosis and his growth had slowed down significantly. He … Read more
Happy 4th of July! It’s hard to believe it’s already July and that Summer is in full swing! This means backyard BBQ’s, pool time, and outdoor fun. It also means cold side dishes are king in this summer heat, and this one you don’t want to miss! This Fauxtato salad is a fresh take on … Read more
Let’s welcome this week’s warrior, Avital! Hi, I’m Avital! I was born in Brooklyn, NY, grew up in Houston, Texas for 19 years, currently living in Long Island, NY for the past 3 years, but will be moving back to Texas in August! I was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease at the age of 13. I … Read more
Happy 4th of July! This sorbet trio is the perfect way to celebrate and beat the heat! Cool fruity strawberry is accompanied by tart citrus and sweet blueberry for the perfect trifecta of a dessert. While the colors aren’t quite red, white, and blue these sorbets still uphold the American spirit. The white, is more … Read more
Let’s welcome this week’s warrior, Tricia! My name is Tricia Devine, but everyone calls me Trish. I live in a very small town in upstate NY called Pine Plains. We moved here nine years ago from just outside New York City and we love it. I am married with three kids, a 9 yr. old … Read more
Happy almost first day of Summer! These peach and strawberry Bellini mocktails are the perfect way to celebrate and stay cool! Traditionally, peach Bellinis have a peach puree base and are topped with Prosecco. Created sometime between 1934-1948 in Venice, Italy this pinkish-hued cocktail became a sensation almost instantly, and remains a classic to this … Read more