Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
Lobster bisque is one of my all-time favorite dishes, and today is my birthday, so I wanted to treat myself! I have fond memories of getting a bowl of lobster bisque every year when we would travel to Hilton Head, SC to see our family around Thanksgiving. So rich, creamy, savory, and full of decedent … Read more
Happy Valentine’s Day! Crab cakes are a quintessential dish in the restaurant world for the holiday. In fact, when I was a Sous Chef, we would serve salmon and crab cakes for valentines and almost always sold out of both! Sweet crab, bright lemon, savory spices, and creamy mayo make for the perfect crab cake … Read more
Yogurt is an important part of SCD, and aids in gut healing by providing all sorts of good bacteria. Many of us who have IBD, myself included, have a hard time tolerating lactose. This is why fluid milk, certain cheeses, and commercial yogurt are not allowed. However, SCD yogurt is different because it is incubated … Read more
This super green smoothie is a great way to start your morning or have as an afternoon pick me up. Tropical bananas and pineapple make the base of this smoothie providing sweetness and the perfect consistency. By freezing these base ingredients, it creates a thick, almost milkshake-like smoothie without being watered down by ice. The … Read more
Refreshing and bubbly with a hint of peppery sweet ginger, this ‘ginger ale’ is good to the last drop! Easy to make, and gut friendly, this version is refined sugar-free, yeast-free, and SCD compliant. Traditionally, ginger ale gets its bubbles from the yeast that is put in it, but this is not allowed on SCD. … Read more
These elegant bacon-wrapped asparagus bundles couldn’t be easier and are sure to be a smashing success! Crispy bacon encapsulates the tender asparagus. A hint of bright citrus perfectly complements the crunchy and salty parmesan making for a symphony of savory flavors that are perfectly in key. Be sure to make and serve these the same … Read more
This Greek inspired chicken salad is perfect for picnics, pool days, and potlucks! It’s easy to make, transports well, and is an instant crowd favorite. The Greek inspired herbs used here like marjoram, dill, cinnamon, oregano, and nutmeg fill the palate with bright fresh flavors layered in between warm baking spices. All surrounded by creamy … Read more
Hummus has always been one of my favorite snacks! However, after starting the SCD diet and learning that chickpeas are not fully digestible for those with IBD, I understood why I always had abdominal pain after eating them. Inspired to create a version that agreed with my body, I set out to make a ‘hummus’ … Read more
To me, nothing pairs with BBQ better than coleslaw. Creamy, crunchy, and cool coleslaw brings the perfect balance to the tang or spice of whatever kind of BBQ sauce you happen to be enjoying. The slaw dressings base is made of mayonnaise. My mayo recipe is ‘extra creamy’ because it adds an additional egg yolk. … Read more
Strawberry shortcake is a quintessential American dessert. It’s the perfect summer sweet! It’s light, fruity, spongy, and brings thoughts of long summer days, BBQing, and catching fireflies at sunset. This shortcake is “melt in your mouth delicious!” With all that glorious coconut cream and ghee though, these cakes are on the delicate and decadent side. … Read more