Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
Soft & Fluffy Lemon Blueberry Oat Muffins (mSCD & Gluten-Free) A Perfect Make Ahead Breakfast or Afternoon Treat These muffins feel especially meaningful to share because they represent a small food freedom win for me personally. Reintroducing oats after years of being grain-free felt a little intimidating at first, and I took it very slowly. … Read more
Easy One Dish Greek Chicken Tzatziki Rice Bake An Easy Weeknight Meal A bright, creamy, protein-packed dinner with fresh lemon, herbs, tender chicken, and fluffy baked rice, all in one baking dish. This recipe feels like the kind of meal you’d order at a little seaside taverna along the Greek coast; bright lemon, creamy tzatziki, … Read more
Easy Overnight Oats Recipe: A Quick, Creamy Breakfast You’ll Love! We all grew up hearing that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And while it is important, actually finding time in the morning can be a challenge—especially for non-morning people like me! That’s why I love easy overnight oats. They take just … Read more
This easy weeknight meal is not only quick to make—it’s bursting with the fresh, vibrant flavors of spring. The smooth and creamy pesto takes center stage, led by fragrant basil with subtle peppery notes from arugula and a bright, citrusy kick from fresh lemon. It’s the perfect light sauce to pair with tender, roasted spaghetti … Read more
These SCD Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins with Vanilla Glaze are a bright, citrusy treat perfect for a Mother’s Day! Whether you’re giving mom breakfast in bed or the whole brunch spread, these lemon poppy seed muffins are sure to delight! Made with wholesome, gut-friendly ingredients and free of grains and refined sugar, these muffins strike … Read more
Looking for a bright, springy, and impressive (yet easy!) dessert for your Easter celebration? These mini SCD lemon tarts with fresh fruit are the perfect choice! To me, nothing says spring quite like a lemon tart. The zesty citrus flavor cuts through the richness of the curd, all nestled in a flaky, golden-brown crust and … Read more
These scrumptious muffins will be the centerpiece of your Easter brunch, captivating your guests with their perfect blend of sweetness and spice. These muffins are simply irresistible with an aroma of freshly baked carrot cake, crowned with a delectable pecan crumble that promises to delight your senses and be the highlight of your morning. Feel … Read more
Spring has officially arrived, painting the world with its vibrant palette of budding blossoms, singing birds, and the glow of lingering daylight. It’s a season that invites us to embrace renewal and freshness, and what better way to celebrate than with a dish that captures the very essence of spring? Introducing; lemon poppyseed chicken salad! … Read more
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Celebrate with this traditional Irish side dish of Colcannon! A simple and comforting dish of potatoes and kale or cabbage with green onion and butter. Often served on St. Patty’s Day as well as Halloween. For Halloween however, it’s customary to put a token of some sort to tell the fortune … Read more
If you’re anything like me by mid February you are ready to see some warmer days and sunshine. While we might still have a few more weeks before Spring is officially here, you can bring the warmth of the vibrant tropics to your kitchen today with this refreshing Quick Dairy-Free Pineapple & Kale Smoothie! Packed … Read more