Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
🎂 A Birthday Cake Made with Memory & Meaning There’s something about birthday cake that feels different from every other dessert. It’s not just about sweetness; it’s about memory, ritual, and that familiar feeling of being celebrated and cared for. For as long as I can remember, Black Forest Cherry cake has been my birthday … Read more
🍫💘 Mini Flourless Molten Lava Cakes (Refined Sugar-Free & mSCD Friendly) A Little Love Note 💌 There’s something timeless about molten chocolate. It’s rich, comforting, indulgent, and meant to be shared. These mini flourless lava cakes were created as a simple way to celebrate Valentine’s Day without refined sugar, complicated steps, or a long list … Read more
🏈 mSCD Buffalo Chicken Dip (Game Day Favorite!) Gear up for the big game with one of football’s most popular dips, buffalo chicken! Made mSCD-friendly without sacrificing flavor or comfort. This creamy, savory dip is everything you want on game day: warm, satisfying, easy to make and share, plus it’s made with simple ingredients you … Read more
🍕The Best mSCD Rice & Almond Flour Pizza Crust- Gluten & Dairy-Free! Pizza nights have always meant something special to me. Growing up, Friday night was almost always pizza night in my family, and it was something I looked forward to all week. It marked the end of school, the start of the weekend, and … Read more
Almond & Oat Banana Bread with Walnuts & Chocolate Chips mSCD Banana bread has always felt like one of those baseline comforts; the kind of recipe you pull out on a rainy day or as a way to say I love you to a special someone. Or maybe when the bananas on the counter … Read more
☕Festive 10-Minute Peppermint Hot Chocolate (Paleo & Refined Sugar-Free) Hot chocolate has always held a special place in my heart during the holiday season. From snuggling up under blankets and enjoying a cup after playing out in the snow, to hot chocolate and cookies while decorating our Christmas tree, there’s no denying hot chocolate is … Read more
🍫🥜Easy 4-Ingredient Quick-Set Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge (Refined Sugar-Free!) If there’s one thing I love during the holidays, it’s a recipe that feels impressive but requires almost no effort, especially when the season is already full of to-dos, gatherings, and last-minute baking. This quick-set peanut butter chocolate fudge has become one of my go-to treats … Read more
🍽️Easy Holiday Cranberry Sauce, Made Two Ways (SCD + mSCD) A Thanksgiving Table Isn’t Complete Without Cranberry Sauce There are certain dishes that simply belong on a Thanksgiving table, no matter how many new recipes we try each year, and cranberry sauce is one of them. Whether it’s spooned next to the turkey or spread … Read more
🦃 Quick & Simple mSCD Turkey Gravy (Gluten & Grain-Free) A Cozy Holiday Essential What’s Thanksgiving without a generous pour of rich, golden gravy? It’s the finishing touch that ties the entire plate together; from the turkey to the mashed cauliflower (or potatoes!) and everything in between. When I transitioned to the SCD, I was … Read more
🩸Festive & Easy Vampire’s Kiss Mocktail-Refined Sugar-Free! Happy Halloween, friends! 🎃No tricks here — only treats from me. This year, I’m sharing a FREE Vampire’s Kiss Mocktail — my little treat for you to sip on while you hand out candy, cozy up for a spooky movie night, or just celebrate the season in style. … Read more