Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
If you’re anything like me by mid February you are ready to see some warmer days and sunshine. While we might still have a few more weeks before Spring is officially here, you can bring the warmth of the vibrant tropics to your kitchen today with this refreshing Quick Dairy-Free Pineapple & Kale Smoothie! Packed … Read more
This easy one pan lemon chicken piccata is the perfect weeknight meal! Bright citrus, savory and floral capers, accompanied by creamy coconut make for a perfectly balanced sauce atop perfectly pan-fried chicken. Traditionally, when making this dish the chicken is pounded out to thin ½ inch thick cutlets. For simplicity and efficiency, I have decided … Read more
Share the love this Valentine’s Day with these irresistible mSCD chocolate covered strawberries! These delectable treats are not just a feast for the taste buds but also a perfect way to express your love and appreciation. Handcrafted with care and dipped in rich, velvety chocolate, each strawberry is a little piece of indulgence that promises … Read more
Chicken fingers are an American staple, and a childhood favorite of mine and almost everyone else. Sometimes you just need a breaded, fried piece of chicken to hit the spot, and this recipe does just that! Traditionally chicken fingers are often first coated in the dredging process with corn starch or double zero (finely ground)flour. … Read more
Waffles are a breakfast or brunch delight that hold a special place in my heart—and they’re my husband’s absolute favorite! He can’t get enough of these waffles, and I’m confident you’ll fall in love with them too. Crafted to be gluten, grain, and refined sugar-free, these waffles are more than gut-friendly. All the while irresistibly … Read more
Homemade chili is a comfort food for me, as it was one of my childhood favorites in the cold of Midwest winters. My mom would make it in the slow cooker and the whole house would smell so good and enticing. Drawing on my fond memories of hot chili on a cold winter day, I … Read more
What would Thanksgiving be without some pie? An all-American classic pie is an essential part of the thanksgiving line up, and if you’re over pumpkin I have got the perfect pie for you; this dairy-free mSCD chocolate silk pie! This dairy-free chocolate silk pie has all of the flavor and velvety texture, without dairy or … Read more
Prepare to elevate your Thanksgiving feast to new heights with this show-stopping side dish that promises to steal the spotlight! The rich, crispy bacon, floral honey, and sweet caramelized onion jam are cascaded over perfectly roasted and seasoned Brussels sprouts. This irresistible combination is not just a side dish; it’s a culinary masterpiece that will … Read more
Here in the US Thanksgiving is arguably the most, if not one of the most, important meals of the year. As such, choosing appetizers, what to start this ever important meal with can be just as daunting as thinking about preparing the whole meal itself. Well never fear, I have an amazing caramelized onion dip … Read more
Every Halloween as a kid I always hoped for Reese’s cups. A childhood favorite, I have always had a soft spot for this classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate. Since starting mSCD (modified SCD) and adding foods back in, I wanted to recreate this treat, but without all the chemicals and preservatives. I’m proud … Read more