Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
Light, airy, sweet, and creamy; fruit dip was a childhood favorite of mine and still is. Wanting to recreate this American classic I set out to make it SCD friendly. To my amazement this version tastes just like I remember! Fluffy egg whites provide structure for the airy marshmallow while the honey and vanilla add … Read more
Sweet and sour sauce is believed to have originated in China by the 18th century, but possibly even earlier. It gained popularity in the U.S. in the late 19th century and into the 20th century with the expansion of Asian American restaurants. Traditionally this thick rich red sauce is made from a mixture of sugar, … Read more
Spring is in full swing and spring break is here or just around the corner. Bring the beach to you this year with this fun and easy smoothie bowl. This is a great recipe to make with the kids, and a good way to get them some extra servings of fruit. This really is sunshine … Read more
Easter brunch is a tradition for many, and cinnamon baked goods are usually the center of attention. They are at our house anyway! When looking to recreate the inviting warm scent of cinnamon infused soft baked dough topped with gooey icing I immediately thought of a classic; monkey bread. Traditionally, monkey bread is made in … Read more
Spring has officially sprung and this pea pesto is bursting with all the fresh bright flavors of the season. This lusciously green pea pesto is light and herbaceous and adds sophistication to any meal in no time. Sweet green peas make the base of this sauce and are complemented by cool mint, licorice infused tarragon, … Read more
Happy first day of Spring! With warmer weather and outdoor activities just around the corner you’ll want to have this strawberry limeade all season long! Bright tart citrus cuts through sweet and ripe strawberries creating the perfect combination of Spring goodness. Complemented by cool mint humming in the background and floral honey tying it all … Read more
Happy St. Patty’s Day! Celebrate all things green with these festive and tasty key lime cookies. Grain, refined sugar, and artificial color free you can feel good about serving these! Bright, zesty, and tart key lime comes through the soft dough, while the smooth icing provides sweetness and a velvety rich finish. If you can’t … Read more
This easy salmon recipe with creamy dill and lemon sauce is ready in under thirty minutes, nutritious, and packed with protein and flavor to spare. The perfect ode to the coming season of Spring, you will want to remake this recipe all the way until Summer comes! Try to get wild caught salmon instead of … Read more
Growing up in the cold Midwest winters, meatloaf was one of my favorite comforting meals. I wanted to play on those fond memories, but make the recipe my own. After several attempts to make the ketchup just right, and achieve the right texture and flavor for the meatloaf, I’m proud to say this recipe is … Read more
February holds three birthdays in our house, including mine, so in honor of that I have decided to share the strawberry cake recipe I make every year for our celebration. I chose to make it into cupcakes which is less time consuming and not quite as daunting as trying to ice and decorate an entire … Read more