Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
Refreshing and bubbly with a hint of peppery sweet ginger, this ‘ginger ale’ is good to the last drop! Easy to make, and gut friendly, this version is refined sugar-free, yeast-free, and SCD compliant. Traditionally, ginger ale gets its bubbles from the yeast that is put in it, but this is not allowed on SCD. … Read more
Looking for a dairy-free option for a New Year’s appetizer? Well, this plant-based ‘cheese’ ball with thyme, lemon, and cherry is it! Creamy and smooth, the nuts give a perfect cheese texture, while the bright citrus, earthy thyme, and sweet cherries add depth and sophistication of flavors. While the total time for this recipe seems … Read more
Hot chocolate is a holiday tradition, and one I have missed since starting SCD. Chocolate is not allowed on the SCD diet, however cocoa butter is. This butter is rich and creamy while having the same consistency and mouth feel as regular chocolate, making for the perfect substitution! Be sure to not skip the blending … Read more
Marshmallows are a holiday must, and these homemade peppermint flavored ones can’t be beat! Easy to whip up, and fun for the whole family you will want to make these all year round! If you don’t like peppermint, feel free to substitute vanilla extract instead. The hardest part of this recipe is waiting for them … Read more
Sugar cookies with icing are not only a must for Santa, but for family fun too! Every year my mom and I would make tons of cookies and treats for friends and family, and one of my all-time favorites was the cute cut-out holiday shapes with icing. Drawing on my fond childhood memories I have … Read more
These elegant bacon-wrapped asparagus bundles couldn’t be easier and are sure to be a smashing success! Crispy bacon encapsulates the tender asparagus. A hint of bright citrus perfectly complements the crunchy and salty parmesan making for a symphony of savory flavors that are perfectly in key. Be sure to make and serve these the same … Read more
This cranberry orange pork loin will be the star of your holiday table, and for good reason! Strikingly beautiful bright cranberry and orange jam covers the outside of the pork loin, keeping it oh so tender and juicy. The tart cranberry mellows with the sweet orange and honey make for a perfect glaze. Paired with … Read more
Every Christmas, one of my favorite side dishes was my mom’s copper penny carrots. Crinkle-cut cooked carrots in a sweet tomato-based sauce with crunchy onion and bell peppers. While I do have fond memories of this dish, I have reinvented it to have more of a sweet glaze than a sauce and have replaced the … Read more
These apple, brie, and cranberry bites are the perfect easy holiday appetizer! Crisp, tart granny smith apples make the base of this elegant finger food. Followed by creamy rich brie, and sweet cranberry and orange jam. All topped with a sprig of earthy rosemary, it’s enough to make you say happy holidays! My favorite flavors … Read more
Growing up, every Christmas my mom and I would always make all sorts of cookies and treats. It was something I always looked forward to all year long. One of my all-time favorites? You guessed it, thumbprint cookies! Something about the sweet sticky jam in the middle of flakey buttery dough is enough to send … Read more