Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
I don’t know about you, but now that warmer weather is here, I need more on-the-go snacks for nature excursions, backyard adventures, and pool antics. These cranberry, orange, and almond energy balls are perfect for just that! Tart cranberries and bright citrusy orange cut through the sweet dates and honey while baking spices warm in … Read more
This easy oven baked Chicken Parmesan is the real deal! No pots or pans to clean, ready in just over 30 minutes, and full of flavor and cheesy goodness. Chicken Parmesan is an American classic created by Italian immigrants along the east coast in the mid 1940’s. From there its popularity grew, and you can … Read more
When I was teenager, I spent lots of time and most of my allowance at Starbucks. Besides the Caramel Macchiato, I loved their White Chocolate Mocha Lattes. Now, more than a decade later, I still hold a soft spot in my heart for this treat, although since starting SCD I no longer frequent Starbucks. I … Read more
Yogurt is an important part of SCD, and aids in gut healing by providing all sorts of good bacteria. Many of us who have IBD, myself included, have a hard time tolerating lactose. This is why fluid milk, certain cheeses, and commercial yogurt are not allowed. However, SCD yogurt is different because it is incubated … Read more
This bright, colorful, and protein-packed hash is one of my all-time favorite brunch dishes! One pan, easy to make, and always a crowd favorite, this dish is perfect for weekend entertaining and family brunch alike. Sweet butternut squash, red bell pepper, and caramelized onions are the perfect complement to the kick of spice, rich sausage, … Read more
This super green smoothie is a great way to start your morning or have as an afternoon pick me up. Tropical bananas and pineapple make the base of this smoothie providing sweetness and the perfect consistency. By freezing these base ingredients, it creates a thick, almost milkshake-like smoothie without being watered down by ice. The … Read more
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
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
This is the perfect festive holiday drink that the whole family will love! Pomegranate has been used for centuries as medicine and for good reason. Containing more than 100 phytochemicals this powerful fruit helps with cancer prevention, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, blood pressure, and memory to name a few. Just be sure to get pomegranate … Read more
Looking for an easy meal to incorporate your Thanksgiving leftovers? Well, this is it! This turkey pot pie is a classic comfort food, and a sure way to get your family to eat that leftover turkey! You can always use chicken or any other meat you would like. You can also use more broth instead … Read more