Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
Ever since I can remember sweet potato casserole on Thanksgiving was always one of my favorite dishes. I looked forward to it every year, and would always go back for seconds. Who could blame me? This magical creation somewhere between a side dish and dessert was sweet, gooey, crunchy, creamy, and comforting all at once. … Read more
Beat the heat this Summer with this refreshing watermelon salad tossed in honey lime dressing! Not only is this salad cold and full of replenishing electrolytes, it takes only minutes to make, and requires only eight ingredients! I don’t know about you, but when the heat of summer hits I’m always looking for easy and … Read more
Chimichurri is a traditional red meat sauce from Argentina & Uruguay and is made from parsley, garlic, olive oil, chili peppers, oregano, and red wine vinegar. It is savory, herbaceous, slightly spicy, and has a rich texture that amplifies anything grilled. Chimichurri balances the char-grilled flavor with fresh, pungent, and tangy goodness you will want … Read more
Happy 4th of July! It’s hard to believe it’s already July and that Summer is in full swing! This means backyard BBQ’s, pool time, and outdoor fun. It also means cold side dishes are king in this summer heat, and this one you don’t want to miss! This Fauxtato salad is a fresh take on … Read more
Happy 4th of July! This sorbet trio is the perfect way to celebrate and beat the heat! Cool fruity strawberry is accompanied by tart citrus and sweet blueberry for the perfect trifecta of a dessert. While the colors aren’t quite red, white, and blue these sorbets still uphold the American spirit. The white, is more … Read more
Happy almost first day of Summer! These peach and strawberry Bellini mocktails are the perfect way to celebrate and stay cool! Traditionally, peach Bellinis have a peach puree base and are topped with Prosecco. Created sometime between 1934-1948 in Venice, Italy this pinkish-hued cocktail became a sensation almost instantly, and remains a classic to this … Read more
Celebrate Father’s Day in style with these pimento cheese stuffed burgers! Some of you may be wondering what exactly is pimento cheese? Well, before moving to the South I had never heard of it either. Pimento cheese is a mixture of shredded cheddar, cream cheese, mayonnaise, cayenne pepper, and pimento peppers. The spread is often … Read more
A cold side salad dish is a must for Memorial Day BBQ, and this one is a keeper! This easy salad combines cool, crunchy cucumbers, creamy dill lemon dressing, and crisp red onion for the ultimate refreshing and light side that goes well with just about anything! If you don’t tolerate the cucumber seeds well, … Read more
These raspberry swirl cheesecake bars are an SCD dream come true! The perfect Memorial Day treat, these bars are sweet, creamy, cold, chewy, and bursting with jam-like raspberry goodness gently swirled throughout. Be sure to freeze for the full four hours so they are fully set all the way through before serving. Also, make sure … Read more
Looking for an easy, flavorful, and nutritious dinner that’s ready in 30 minutes? This pistachio-crusted honey orange salmon is your answer! Mild, earthy pistachios perfectly oven-roasted atop flakey rich salmon with bright zesty orange, sweet honey, and pungent garlic make for the ultimate marriage of flavors to spice up any weeknight meal. When buying your … Read more