Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
Broccoli and cheddar soup is a classic dish seemingly old as time itself. Perfect for a crisp or rainy day, it will warm you up and bring you cozy tidings of the fall season. This soup is creamy, rich, and filled with ooey-gooey cheddar cheese throughout. Now I’ll be the first to admit that broccoli … Read more
Stuffed mushrooms always make me think of fancy weddings and extravagant holiday parties. They are usually served as an appetizer, and for good reason! Stuffed mushrooms are the perfect finger food that doesn’t make a mess, and can be gracefully eaten in one or two bites. While these savory bites make me think of elegant … Read more
Gazpacho is a classic cold and refreshing summer soup that has been around for centuries and for good reason. It uses fresh peak summer produce like tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and basil and it couldn’t be easier! No cooking, baking, or slaving over a hot stove required. Simply cut up the produce, blend it all … 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
This mango guacamole will rock your world! Creamy, cool, crunchy, and tropical it will transport you to your happy place. Mango gives this guacamole an extra layer of fresh and fruity flavor that compliments the citrusy lime and creamy avocado wonderfully. The red onion and spices give it just enough zest and heat to wake … Read more
This chilled pea soup is perfect for spring, and one of my favorite appetizers for entertaining. This soup is cold, refreshing, slightly sweet, and creamy with a hint of bright lemon. I enjoy this recipe for entertaining because it is designed to be made ahead and gives you more time to focus on making the … Read more
When most people think about carrot salad, mayonnaise and raisins come to mind. As well as maybe something your Grandma would make. I never really enjoyed this traditional version, and wanted to give an old classic recipe a face lift. This SCD version resembles more of a French version of carrot salad with the vinaigrette, … Read more
This recipe is an ode to an imported chevre goat cheese I had years ago from a specialty food market we went to maybe twice a year. It was from Great Britain and was coated in candied lemon rind. My dad and I had picked it out together from the dozens of imported varieties, and … Read more
When I hear salmon cakes I think of fancy country clubs, celebratory brunch, and Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day you ask? Yes! When I worked as a sous chef at a moderately high-volume restaurant, we would do a Mother’s Day brunch every year that always sold out. The menu was ladened with all sorts of goodies … Read more
This recipe is a spin on the classic chicken croquette. I love incorporating seasonal flavors into whatever I’m making and this recipe is no exception! The apple adds a touch of sweetness to the patties that I just adore, and the spinach adds color and extra nutrients. This recipe is very versatile and can be … Read more