Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
Quick and Flavorful Mediterranean Couscous Tabbouleh  This Mediterranean couscous tabbouleh just might become your new favorite easy weeknight side dish! Crisp cucumbers, juicy ripe tomatoes, cooling mint, bright lemon, and plenty of fresh parsley all come together to create the perfect backdrop for tender couscous tossed in a drizzle of good olive oil. Truly, … Read more
Easy & Decadent Cherry Pie Bars-Paleo, Whole 30, & mSCD There’s something magical about cherries in summer. Their deep ruby-red hue, juicy burst of tart-sweet flavor, and the way they pair perfectly with a buttery crumble. Cherry season is almost over, but I had to make a recipe with them as they have always been … Read more
Moroccan Inspired Apricot & Orange Rice with Toasted Almonds Let this Moroccan-inspired rice dish whisk you away to the sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean—where the breeze carries the scent of citrus, and fresh, simple ingredients shine. This warm, vibrant side dish combines juicy grilled apricots, bright orange zest, sweet raisins, and a hint of toasted … 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
This slow-cooker BBQ pulled pork is sure to become a family favorite! Easy to make, low-maintenance, and absolutely amazing flavor that will leave you questioning if it was really cooked in a slow-cooker! I never really loved BBQ pulled pork until after I moved to North Carolina. Here in the South, down-home cooking and BBQ … Read more
What would peach season be without a peach smoothie? Cool, creamy, ready in five minutes, with only six ingredients. Even better? Dairy-free and no banana too! Delicate floral sweetness from the peach brings a lovely peach color and base for this smoothie. Mango and coconut milk add a fun tropical influence. While the zesty ginger, … Read more
Looking for an easy, light Summer dinner? Try this Squash ‘Noodle’ Skillet! Colorful, peak season produce comes to life in this squash skillet with layers of flavor worthy of being on a restaurant menu. Slicing the squash using a mandolin you get nice even ‘noodles’ and a thickness and texture resembling the popular pappardelle noodle. … Read more
Summer is here and peach cobbler is a Southern classic enjoyed all season long! The perfect balance of rustic down-home cooking, meets quintessential Summer dessert. Juicy sweet peaches tossed in floral honey, and baking spices come together to make the base of this cobbler. Topped with a warm, nutty, and crispy cobbler crust, you’ll be … Read more
Be transported to the picaresque French countryside by this rustic heirloom tomato galette! What exactly is a galette? While there are few types of galettes this one is a fruit galette. It is a flakey free-formed pie, usually a dessert. However, this tomato galette is a savory example and a culinary summer classic of fine … Read more