Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Celebrate with this traditional Irish side dish of Colcannon! A simple and comforting dish of potatoes and kale or cabbage with green onion and butter. Often served on St. Patty’s Day as well as Halloween. For Halloween however, it’s customary to put a token of some sort to tell the fortune … Read more
If you’re anything like me by mid February you are ready to see some warmer days and sunshine. While we might still have a few more weeks before Spring is officially here, you can bring the warmth of the vibrant tropics to your kitchen today with this refreshing Quick Dairy-Free Pineapple & Kale Smoothie! Packed … Read more
This easy one pan lemon chicken piccata is the perfect weeknight meal! Bright citrus, savory and floral capers, accompanied by creamy coconut make for a perfectly balanced sauce atop perfectly pan-fried chicken. Traditionally, when making this dish the chicken is pounded out to thin ½ inch thick cutlets. For simplicity and efficiency, I have decided … Read more
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