Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
Prepare to elevate your Thanksgiving feast to new heights with this show-stopping side dish that promises to steal the spotlight! The rich, crispy bacon, floral honey, and sweet caramelized onion jam are cascaded over perfectly roasted and seasoned Brussels sprouts. This irresistible combination is not just a side dish; it’s a culinary masterpiece that will … Read more
Here in the US Thanksgiving is arguably the most, if not one of the most, important meals of the year. As such, choosing appetizers, what to start this ever important meal with can be just as daunting as thinking about preparing the whole meal itself. Well never fear, I have an amazing caramelized onion dip … Read more
Apples and pork chops is a classic combination that has delighted taste buds for generations, and it has been one of my personal favorites since childhood. Sweet apples cooked to perfection, their natural sugars caramelizing beautifully alongside tender, golden-brown onions. These delectable apples and onions are then lovingly draped over succulent pork chops, each piece … Read more
There is nothing quite like a warm London fog latte on a brisk winter morning. Traditionally a London fog uses Earl Grey tea. This particular type of tea is different from black tea as it has oil of bergamot in it, giving it its distinctive flavor. Bergamot, if you don’t know, is a citrus fruit … Read more
Happy Holidays! Gingerbread is a holiday tradition for many. Cute cutout gingerbread men come to mind, decorated with buttons and smiles. One thing is for sure, gingerbread is a holiday must! Don’t miss out on the fun this year! This gingerbread recipe is a gamechanger. Soft, chewy, ginger spiced cookie layered with sweet date syrup … Read more
To me, nothing quite says it’s the holidays like fudge. Soft, dense, sweet squares infused with cool and refreshing peppermint make for a classic holiday treat loved by young and old alike. This fudge recipe is easier than traditional fudge as it requires no candy thermometer. Simply melt the cocoa butter, and whisk in other … Read more
Growing up in the cold Midwest winters, meatloaf was one of my favorite comforting meals. I wanted to play on those fond memories, but make the recipe my own. After several attempts to make the ketchup just right, and achieve the right texture and flavor for the meatloaf, I’m proud to say this recipe is … Read more
Happy Valentine’s Day! These strawberry cake pops are the perfect treat for yourself and your valentine. Fun to make and decorate, these cake pops are great for making with the kiddos too. Grain-free, refined sugar-free, and artificial color-free you can feel good about serving these festive cake pops. Soft, fruity, pink cake is encased by … Read more
In early December when we would decorate our Christmas tree as a family, it was always tradition to drink eggnog and admire our work when we were done. You could find a carton of eggnog in our fridge basically until New Years as we would enjoy it all month long. Wanting to still participate in … Read more
Something I always looked forward to as a little girl around the holidays was seasonal peppermint ice cream at the grocery store. As soon as Thanksgiving was over I would anxiously walk down the frozen dessert section wide eyed just waiting for this year long anticipated treat with each grocery store trip. Once it arrived … Read more