Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
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. It made you wish it was dinner time by three o’clock in the afternoon! … Read more
This soup takes me back to my very first official culinary class in school; Soups, Stocks, and Sauces. Here we learned the very basis for all of cooking. This included things like how to make a roux, proper stock, demi glaze, béchamel, and you guessed it, French onion soup. I remember being mesmerized by using … Read more
When I am craving Chinese takeout, this is always what I make! Beef and broccoli are a staple of all Chinese takeout places here in the US, and we love it. On average, one third of all Americans consume Chinese takeout at least once a month (chinadaily.com). For a more accurate picture that’s roughly 110 … Read more
In the fall and long winter months especially, I love making this hearty, warming, and protein packed soup. Split peas pair perfectly with pork for a satisfying and filling meal. The coriander, cumin, and paprika give a hint of warm spice in the background with the herbaceous lemony thyme up front. The split peas make … Read more
A while back I researched my ancestry and found that my DNA is 80% British/ Irish. I knew I had heritage there, but I never realized how much! I think that’s why I love shepherd’s pie so much! Growing up, there was a great Irish restaurant that we rarely went to, usually when the whole … Read more
Turmeric has been used for centuries for a variety of ailments, but is particularly good for inflammation. As someone with IBD, inflammation is your number one enemy and your body automatically tends to make extra. This is often what leads and contributes to IBD flares, sore joints, and fatigue. This soup is a great way … 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
This fizzy refreshing tart spritzer will make any holiday get together merry and bright! This drink was inspired by two classic cocktails, the mojito and the vodka cranberry (minus the alcohol of course!) From the mojito we take the mint most obviously, but also the use of a simple syrup as our sweetener, and the … Read more
This is a luxuriously decedent dip with the sophisticatedly classic combination of spinach and artichoke. I usually only make this for special occasions, like New Year’s Eve. While you’ll see many traditional recipes of this dish call for cream cheese, I choose to omit it, and opt for homemade mayo instead. It’s just as creamy … Read more
Crisp, airy, crumbly, and crunchy, these crackers are pretty perfect. I love using them when entertaining, and telling people they are grain free after they try it. No one ever guesses they are made with almond flour! This is as pretty close to the original in flavor and texture as it gets! They’re so good … Read more