Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
Strawberry and rhubarb are a classic combination and one I have always adored. These crumble bars take me back to having strawberry rhubarb pie and homemade jam made fresh from my grandparent’s garden. These crumble bars are a combination of the two and are the perfect ode to spring. Chewy, sweet, and tart they are … Read more
Spring has officially sprung and along with it comes peas. Peas are one of my favorite vegetables, as a child and an adult. I simply had to recreate a fresh and vibrant pea salad that shows off all of what spring has to offer. By charring half of the snap peas and steaming the other … Read more
I don’t know about you, but our family’s Easter celebration is not complete without some deviled eggs, or “angled” eggs as my mom calls them. Traditionally, they are full of sugar and additives from the sweet relish that is used. This makes them far from SCD compliant. I wanted to change that, and still be … Read more
Lobster bisque is one of my all-time favorite dishes, and today is my birthday, so I wanted to treat myself! I have fond memories of getting a bowl of lobster bisque every year when we would travel to Hilton Head, SC to see our family around Thanksgiving. So rich, creamy, savory, and full of decedent … Read more
Happy Valentine’s Day! Crab cakes are a quintessential dish in the restaurant world for the holiday. In fact, when I was a Sous Chef, we would serve salmon and crab cakes for valentines and almost always sold out of both! Sweet crab, bright lemon, savory spices, and creamy mayo make for the perfect crab cake … Read more
Looking for a dairy-free option for a New Year’s appetizer? Well, this plant-based ‘cheese’ ball with thyme, lemon, and cherry is it! Creamy and smooth, the nuts give a perfect cheese texture, while the bright citrus, earthy thyme, and sweet cherries add depth and sophistication of flavors. While the total time for this recipe seems … Read more
These apple, brie, and cranberry bites are the perfect easy holiday appetizer! Crisp, tart granny smith apples make the base of this elegant finger food. Followed by creamy rich brie, and sweet cranberry and orange jam. All topped with a sprig of earthy rosemary, it’s enough to make you say happy holidays! My favorite flavors … Read more
This fall salad has some of my favorite flavors and is a perfect addition to your holiday table! Delicata squash has a similar flavor to acorn squash, it’s rich and buttery. Pair that with sharp blue cheese, sweet crisp apples, peppery arugula, and a bright tart pomegranate vinaigrette and you have the perfect salad combination! … Read more
This acorn squash and apple soup with warm baking spices and crispy bacon is the perfect way to celebrate fall. It’s officially soup season, and I couldn’t be more excited to share this recipe with you! Buttery acorn squash makes the base, accompanied by sweet apples and onion. Warming fall spices harmonize in the background … Read more
These butternut squash fritters are a quintessential tradition of fall. Sweet squash is accompanied by earthy sage, crispy fried edges, and cool lemon aioli to bring you the perfect fall bite! These fritters are great as an appetizer or a side dish and whip up in no time. This is a great recipe to do … Read more