Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
This baked bean recipe is everything you want from an SCD side dish! Sweet, spicy, slow cooked, and served hot or cold it pairs perfectly with just about everything. From grilled Portobello to brisket it’s got you covered. Be sure to soak the beans for the full 24 hours, or they will take much longer … Read more
These dill pickles are cool, crisp, tart, and easy! Cold pickles are one of the many joys of summer for me. My grandparents pickled just about everything from their garden and kept the jars in their cellar. I loved seeing all the colorful jars lining the walls, and remember the cellars’ fresh earth smell. There … Read more
There are two very different schools of thought when it comes to BBQ sauce; tomato base and sweet or vinegar base and spicy. Growing up in the Midwest so close to Tennessee, I have a soft spot in my heart for tomato base and sweet BBQ sauces. It wasn’t until Culinary School in North Carolina … Read more
To me, nothing pairs with BBQ better than coleslaw. Creamy, crunchy, and cool coleslaw brings the perfect balance to the tang or spice of whatever kind of BBQ sauce you happen to be enjoying. The slaw dressings base is made of mayonnaise. My mayo recipe is ‘extra creamy’ because it adds an additional egg yolk. … Read more
Strawberry shortcake is a quintessential American dessert. It’s the perfect summer sweet! It’s light, fruity, spongy, and brings thoughts of long summer days, BBQing, and catching fireflies at sunset. This shortcake is “melt in your mouth delicious!” With all that glorious coconut cream and ghee though, these cakes are on the delicate and decadent side. … Read more
Granola bars were a childhood favorite of mine, and I’m sure many of you feel the same way! It was my go-to after school snack, and I always packed one when I was the one who made my lunch. When I first started the SCD diet, and learned that grains were not allowed, I was … Read more
When most people think of celebrating Mother’s Day, brunch or breakfast in bed come to mind, and with good reason. Pampering mom by cooking a nice meal is one of the best ways to say thank you. Food is an act of love, and no one knows that more than moms. These easy grain free … Read more
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Celebrate today with this frozen, tropical, and sweet treat! This is a fun take on the classic frozen margarita but with an exotic twist. You guessed it, mango! While traditional margaritas have tequila and usually Cointreau, I have chosen to keep this version alcohol free. On the SCD diet, after all … Read more
This mango guacamole will rock your world! Creamy, cool, crunchy, and tropical it will transport you to your happy place. Mango gives this guacamole an extra layer of fresh and fruity flavor that compliments the citrusy lime and creamy avocado wonderfully. The red onion and spices give it just enough zest and heat to wake … Read more
This chilled pea soup is perfect for spring, and one of my favorite appetizers for entertaining. This soup is cold, refreshing, slightly sweet, and creamy with a hint of bright lemon. I enjoy this recipe for entertaining because it is designed to be made ahead and gives you more time to focus on making the … Read more