Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
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
Eggplant Parmesan is an Italian classic and something I had missed having since starting SCD. After searching for a recipe that was compliant, and coming up empty-handed, I decided to make one myself. I’m thrilled to say this version is just as crispy, cheesy, and all-around delicious as the original. It is a bit different … Read more
These pork and apple sausage patties are my absolute favorite! Breakfast, brunch, or dinner these patties are sure to be a homerun. They have the perfect array of sophisticated flavors to impress any palate. The sweet date paste caramelizes while cooking, bringing an almost maple syrup like taste alongside warm baking spices, subtle sage, earthy … Read more
Making gnocchi is an act of love In Italy, where it got its start. This tradition hails from the 16th century (maybe even earlier) and has been a staple of Northern Italians ever since. Traditionally gnocchi after being cut, is rolled on a board with raised slats to give its distinctive shape. In this recipe … Read more
Leeks are underrated! They give a more subtle, sophisticated flavor of onion, and have many health benefits. They offer immunity support, heart health, and lots of vitamins A, C, and K. The cauliflower allows a blank canvas to play with, and the marriage of thyme, lemon, nutmeg, and bay leaf brighten the flavors and give … Read more
It’s Christmas Eve, twinkling lights burn bright on the tree, wrapped up presents await, Christmas music fills the air, and snow flurries flutter outside. Time to bake my Christmas morning breakfast of choice; cranberry orange almond flour biscotti! Cranberry and orange are not only an oh so classic combination, but also flavors that really scream … Read more
Christmas dinner for as long I can remember, included cranberry relish. A holiday classic and one of my favorites! Who doesn’t love tart cranberries and green apple intertwined with sweet citrus and crisp red apple encased by sugary strawberry gelatin? This is an adaptation of my Step Grandma’s recipe that I remember making with her … Read more
This is a foolproof weeknight meal that goes great with just about any sauce! In the summer months, I love having this dish with a light basil pesto. In winter months, I really enjoy it with a homemade hearty tomato sauce. Feel free to substitute the squash with zucchini or carrot ‘noodles’. This recipe is … Read more
This salad is sharp and sophisticated while using flavors of the season, and is certainly one of my favorites for entertaining in the fall and winter months. The almond ‘brittle’ in this salad is always a guest favorite, and an easy way to impress! (Just don’t tell them how easy it was to make!) If … Read more