Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
Warm summer night air, a crackling campfire, and a showcase of stars. The only thing that could make it better? S’mores! This American classic surfaced in the early 1920’s in a cookbook calling it a ‘graham cracker sandwich’. However, in the text it mentions it is already a hit with boy scouts meaning it got … Read more
Summertime is undoubtedly all about grilling, and this recipe is no exception. Juicy, tender, pork chops are complemented by the savory and slightly sweet cherry sauce. Accented by fresh, bright mint for depth of flavor and all around balance. We are at the height of cherry season, and while there are undoubtedly a lot of … Read more
Tomatoes are one of the stars of summer produce, and if you have tomato plants of your own chances are you will have more than you know what to do with soon. This tomato jam is the perfect way to use up those tomatoes and create something the whole family will love! Tomato jam was … Read more
Happy 4th of July! Fireworks, BBQ, and all things red, white, and blue. Celebrate our Nation’s independence with this patriotic flag cake! Whether you’re hosting your own get together or going to someone else’s, this flag cake is sure to be the center of attention! Soft, moist almond cake is encased in airy, sweet, marshmallow … Read more
Ranch is an all American classic, and not surprisingly is the nation’s number one choice of dressing. Creamy, cool, tangy, and herbaceous, it lends itself to compliment just about anything. Ranch got its start in 1949 in Alaska. A man named Steve Henson, a cowboy from Nebraska, whipped up this now popular dressing in an … Read more
Here in the south, frying breaded vegetables in a cast iron pan is tradition, and in the Summer that means fried squash. Soft, delicate squash is layered in coconut flour, egg, and almond flour. Fried to perfection, crispy, golden brown, salty, and savory this fried squash will transport you to Grandma’s kitchen. This breading process … Read more
Who says salad has to have lettuce? This quick and flavorful shrimp salad is proof that you don’t! With all the fresh flavors of the season, this is one easy lunch or dinner that you will want to make all grilling season long! Crunchy, clean cucumber, bright red onion, spicy jalapeño, creamy avocado, and savory … Read more
Summer is just around the corner, and ice cream is no doubt the quintessential treat of the season. After switching to SCD I set out to make a version that was as good as the original. This dairy-free cashew coffee ice cream is just that! And the best part? You don’t need an ice cream … Read more
Happy Memorial Day! Celebrate our nation’s colors with these fun and refreshing red, white, and blue popsicles. Strawberry makes the red layer, coconut makes the white, and blueberries make the blue. All layered in a bright and festive display, these will mesmerize any guest! Growing up, my favorite popsicles were the kind with real fruit … Read more
Light, airy, sweet, and creamy; fruit dip was a childhood favorite of mine and still is. Wanting to recreate this American classic I set out to make it SCD friendly. To my amazement this version tastes just like I remember! Fluffy egg whites provide structure for the airy marshmallow while the honey and vanilla add … Read more