Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
Soft, light, and airy sponge cake is infused with the rich aroma of fresh pumpkins and a symphony of warm, aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. This delightful layer of cake is then wrapped around a heavenly layer of sweet, velvety smooth vanilla icing that melts in your mouth with every bite. This indulgent … Read more
Fall is here and pumpkin is without a doubt the quintessential fall flavor, and these almond butter pumpkin chocolate chip blondies showcase pumpkin perfectly! These blondies are a symphony of rich and cozy fall flavors, with every bite offering a gooey, soft texture that simply melts in your mouth. Infused with the nuttiness of almond … Read more
Apples and pork chops is a classic combination that has delighted taste buds for generations, and it has been one of my personal favorites since childhood. Sweet apples cooked to perfection, their natural sugars caramelizing beautifully alongside tender, golden-brown onions. These delectable apples and onions are then lovingly draped over succulent pork chops, each piece … Read more
Happy fall y’all! Introducing the Ultimate Grain & Refined Sugar-Free Apple Upside Down Cake with a Decadent Salted Caramel Glaze – a dessert that perfectly captures the essence, flavors, and spirit of fall! Moist, flavorful cake infused with warm baking spice, topped with tender, caramelized apple slices, and drizzled with a rich, salted caramel glaze … Read more
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate fall flavored breakfast; apple cinnamon crumb muffins! Perfect for those brisk mornings when you need a quick and delicious on-the-go breakfast or a wholesome afterschool snack for the kids. Soft, cinnamon-infused cake-like texture, with sweet baked apple pieces scattered throughout, creating classic autumn flavor and a uniquely mosaic … Read more
This apple, cranberry, walnut chicken salad is sure to get you in the fall spirit. Tender, juicy chicken, tart cranberry, crisp and sweet apples, with earthy nutty walnuts, all tossed in creamy mayo with a hint of sage. Chicken salad is one of my all time favorite lunches and the addition of these quintessential fall … Read more
Nothing says fall is just around the corner, like the appearance of all types of apples at your local farmer’s market. Rows of brightly colored crisp and juicy apples lend themselves to a plethora of fall apple recipes from sweet to savory. Applesauce is a classic fall staple and a great way to use up … Read more
This slow-cooker BBQ pulled pork is sure to become a family favorite! Easy to make, low-maintenance, and absolutely amazing flavor that will leave you questioning if it was really cooked in a slow-cooker! I never really loved BBQ pulled pork until after I moved to North Carolina. Here in the South, down-home cooking and BBQ … Read more
What would peach season be without a peach smoothie? Cool, creamy, ready in five minutes, with only six ingredients. Even better? Dairy-free and no banana too! Delicate floral sweetness from the peach brings a lovely peach color and base for this smoothie. Mango and coconut milk add a fun tropical influence. While the zesty ginger, … Read more
Light, airy, crunchy, sour, and salty these salt & vinegar zucchini chips will be an instant favorite! Great for school lunches or an afternoon snack, these zucchini chips travel well and make a quick grab-and-go addition for any activity. As a kid my favorite chips were salt and vinegar. I loved the tangy and salty … Read more