Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
This lemon poppyseed pound cake is a slice of spring on a plate! Bright sunny lemon zips through the soft, dense cake, sprinkled with poppyseeds that give a lovely nutty quality and aroma. Lovingly drizzled in a sweet vanilla glaze, it’s sure to make any spring occasion one to remember. The ratio of ingredients provides … Read more
Cherries will be coming into season very soon, and I couldn’t contain my excitement any longer! I’m sure this will be the first of many cherry recipes as they are one of my all-time favorite fruits. This cherry almond smoothie is the perfect pick me up with Vitamins A, C, and K and even offers … Read more
Mother’s Day Brunch or serving her breakfast in bed is a tradition for many, and this Quiche Lorraine is perfect for just that! Although this particular quiche is unmistakably French, as it comes from the Lorraine region of France, quiche itself actually originated in Germany. In fact, the word quiche comes from the German word … Read more
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with these cheesy enchilada stuffed Poblano peppers! This representation of an enchilada is more of a Tex-Mex version, and is not truly authentic, but boy it’s delicious! It reminds me of the enchiladas I would get at my favorite Mexican restaurant we frequented when I was a child. This version forgoes … Read more
Cheez-its were a childhood staple of mine and one of my all-time favorite snacks. As such, I set out to make an SCD version at home, and who knew it would be so easy! Not to mention they taste JUST like the original. No, seriously you have got to try them! I was blown away … Read more
I don’t know about you, but now that warmer weather is here, I need more on-the-go snacks for nature excursions, backyard adventures, and pool antics. These cranberry, orange, and almond energy balls are perfect for just that! Tart cranberries and bright citrusy orange cut through the sweet dates and honey while baking spices warm in … Read more
Strawberry and rhubarb are a classic combination and one I have always adored. These crumble bars take me back to having strawberry rhubarb pie and homemade jam made fresh from my grandparent’s garden. These crumble bars are a combination of the two and are the perfect ode to spring. Chewy, sweet, and tart they are … Read more
Spring has officially sprung and along with it comes peas. Peas are one of my favorite vegetables, as a child and an adult. I simply had to recreate a fresh and vibrant pea salad that shows off all of what spring has to offer. By charring half of the snap peas and steaming the other … Read more
I don’t know about you, but our family’s Easter celebration is not complete without some deviled eggs, or “angled” eggs as my mom calls them. Traditionally, they are full of sugar and additives from the sweet relish that is used. This makes them far from SCD compliant. I wanted to change that, and still be … Read more
Carrot cake with cream cheese icing is the quintessential Easter dessert. Thick rich frosting surrounds perfectly moist cake with carrots and morsels of walnuts throughout making for a not too sweet yet indulgent treat. I have chosen to make this carrot cake into cupcakes as it is much easier to transport and serve. Feel free … Read more