Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
It’s Christmas Eve, twinkling lights burn bright on the tree, wrapped up presents await, Christmas music fills the air, and snow flurries flutter outside. Time to bake my Christmas morning breakfast of choice; cranberry orange almond flour biscotti! Cranberry and orange are not only an oh so classic combination, but also flavors that really scream … Read more
Nothing says holidays to me like ginger and warm baking spices. It transports me to having hot apple cider and ginger cookies as a child on Christmas Eve under the twinkling of the tree lights. This is my version of the holiday classic I remember. Adding the icing glaze brings a nice sweetness to balance … Read more
Christmas dinner for as long I can remember, included cranberry relish. A holiday classic and one of my favorites! Who doesn’t love tart cranberries and green apple intertwined with sweet citrus and crisp red apple encased by sugary strawberry gelatin? This is an adaptation of my Step Grandma’s recipe that I remember making with her … Read more
What is a holiday without some gravy? I was determined to still enjoy this holiday staple. This recipe uses the traditional method of making gravy from a roux. Roux is a French term for equal parts butter and flour cooked together until dark brown and is the base for any good gravy. Here we keep … Read more
This is a staple recipe of mine that is tried and true! This dish is just as comforting as mashed potatoes, but it is much kinder to your gut. And with all that vitamin C in cauliflower this is great when you’re not feeling well! If you’re in a pinch for time, you can always … Read more
This is a foolproof weeknight meal that goes great with just about any sauce! In the summer months, I love having this dish with a light basil pesto. In winter months, I really enjoy it with a homemade hearty tomato sauce. Feel free to substitute the squash with zucchini or carrot ‘noodles’. This recipe is … Read more