Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
These old-fashioned apple spice cake doughnuts are one of my all-time favorite fall treats! The soft spongy cake is encompassed by warm baking spices with a touch of sweet apple in the background, making for the perfect flavor combination in each bite! I refer to these as old-fashioned cake doughnuts because they are baked rather … Read more
Wassail can be traced back to Anglo-Saxon England, and is derived from the words ‘waes hael’ meaning ‘good health’. It was traditionally drunk on New Year’s Eve or the Twelfth day of Christmas in the apple orchards. This tradition came to be known as wassailing. It consisted of people singing, dancing, and drinking to scare … Read more
This simple yet sophisticated dessert brings some of my favorite fall flavors; warm baking spices, ripe juicy pears, and the indulgence of smooth caramel without all that refined sugar and cream. Back in Culinary School, French Cuisine was one of my favorite classes. Learning all the old classic techniques and flavor combinations it had to … Read more
These butternut squash fritters are a quintessential tradition of fall. Sweet squash is accompanied by earthy sage, crispy fried edges, and cool lemon aioli to bring you the perfect fall bite! These fritters are great as an appetizer or a side dish and whip up in no time. This is a great recipe to do … Read more
This rainbow roasted carrot dish with carrot top pesto packs so much color and flavor in a side dish, it might just be the star of the meal! Somewhere between summer and fall, this dish encapsulates both seasons with ease. Peak season carrots are surrounded by fresh lemony basil, carrot top greens, and creamy cashews … Read more
Broccoli and cheddar soup is a classic dish seemingly old as time itself. Perfect for a crisp or rainy day, it will warm you up and bring you cozy tidings of the fall season. This soup is creamy, rich, and filled with ooey-gooey cheddar cheese throughout. Now I’ll be the first to admit that broccoli … Read more
Stuffed mushrooms always make me think of fancy weddings and extravagant holiday parties. They are usually served as an appetizer, and for good reason! Stuffed mushrooms are the perfect finger food that doesn’t make a mess, and can be gracefully eaten in one or two bites. While these savory bites make me think of elegant … Read more
This grilled green bean salad is the perfect ode for the end of summer! Peak season green beans charred to perfection accompany sharp red onion, sweet tomatoes, and savory bacon in a bright citrus vinaigrette. Across the board, it’s sure to be a crowd favorite! Keep in mind that bacon has to be cooked very … Read more
Apricot jam is always something I have adored, so now that apricots are in season, I simply had to make some! You can always make this jam up ahead a few days and keep it in the fridge to make preparation easier or enjoy it on its own with my SCD scones. By itself, the … Read more
Plums are one of my favorite late summer fruits to pick up at the Farmer’s Market, and there are so many ways you can use them! This cake is as beautiful as it is scrumptious and makes the perfect light dessert or afternoon snack with tea. By laying the plums at the bottom and flipping … Read more