Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
Coconut shrimp is one of my favorite recipes of all time! The combination of crispy and sweet coconut paired with fresh shrimp, and spicy mango sauce always takes me back to my childhood. I have fond memories of enjoying just that at the chain seafood restaurant in our town every time we went. Since coconut … Read more
This limeade is everything you want from a cold refreshing drink on a hot day! Cold, fresh, tart, and a little sweet it’s all you need to beat the heat and boost hydration. Limes contain lots of Vitamin C and antioxidants, and have even been shown to reduce heart disease risk and aid in iron … Read more
Lettuce wraps are the perfect warm weather food! They are light, crunchy, sweet, and savory and make the perfect lunch or appetizer for entertaining. I even love these wraps on picnics or beach trips! Just be sure to keep everything separate after cooking, and assemble right before eating. This recipe lends itself well to pork, … Read more
BBQ ribs are one of my favorite meals, and these don’t disappoint! My favorite part? Besides the great flavor, it’s the mess! Good ribs are meant to be messy. They are an experience all their own, and you better believe you’ll need some wet naps. If you’re purchasing your ribs directly from a butcher and … Read more
Panna cotta is an Italian dessert meaning ‘cooked cream’. Interestingly enough you won’t see the mention of panna cotta in cookbooks until the 1960’s, but it is generally credited as being a traditional Italian dessert. As the name implies, this dessert is traditionally cooked cream with sugar and gelatin. There are many variations, but it … Read more
This grilled pineapple chicken will transport you to sandy beaches and sunshine with its tropical and sweet flavors. The coconut aminos and spices add a nice umami and slight kick to balance out the sweetness of the dates and pineapple. This marinade may be a little thicker than you’re used to. Don’t fret, this is … Read more
Happy Memorial Day! This watermelon slushy is the perfect ode to summer with its tropical and refreshing flavors. Packed with electrolytes, the sweet frozen watermelon is the quintessential backdrop for bright citrus and cool mint with a hint of toasted coconut. Be sure to get coconut water without any added sugars or preservatives. Alternatively, if … Read more
This baked bean recipe is everything you want from an SCD side dish! Sweet, spicy, slow cooked, and served hot or cold it pairs perfectly with just about everything. From grilled Portobello to brisket it’s got you covered. Be sure to soak the beans for the full 24 hours, or they will take much longer … Read more
These dill pickles are cool, crisp, tart, and easy! Cold pickles are one of the many joys of summer for me. My grandparents pickled just about everything from their garden and kept the jars in their cellar. I loved seeing all the colorful jars lining the walls, and remember the cellars’ fresh earth smell. There … Read more
There are two very different schools of thought when it comes to BBQ sauce; tomato base and sweet or vinegar base and spicy. Growing up in the Midwest so close to Tennessee, I have a soft spot in my heart for tomato base and sweet BBQ sauces. It wasn’t until Culinary School in North Carolina … Read more