Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
One of my favorite childhood breakfasts on cold Midwest winter mornings was oatmeal. Since starting SCD, I have missed this hot, comforting, baking spice filled dish. This recreation is incredibly reminiscent and checks all the flavor and texture boxes! I have decided to name this dish porridge as the size of the cauliflower rice is … Read more
This bright, colorful, and protein-packed hash is one of my all-time favorite brunch dishes! One pan, easy to make, and always a crowd favorite, this dish is perfect for weekend entertaining and family brunch alike. Sweet butternut squash, red bell pepper, and caramelized onions are the perfect complement to the kick of spice, rich sausage, … Read more
This super green smoothie is a great way to start your morning or have as an afternoon pick me up. Tropical bananas and pineapple make the base of this smoothie providing sweetness and the perfect consistency. By freezing these base ingredients, it creates a thick, almost milkshake-like smoothie without being watered down by ice. The … Read more
These pumpkin waffles are the perfect fall treat and one of my favorite ways to kick off pumpkin season! Decadent, spongy, and bursting with fall flavors, everyone from grownups to little ones will become fond of this recipe. Sweet pumpkin compliments warm baking spices, in a soft cake-like texture to bring a whole nother meaning … Read more
These old-fashioned apple spice cake doughnuts are one of my all-time favorite fall treats! The soft spongy cake is encompassed by warm baking spices with a touch of sweet apple in the background, making for the perfect flavor combination in each bite! I refer to these as old-fashioned cake doughnuts because they are baked rather … Read more
These blueberry scones are just as scrumptious as they are satisfying with flakey layers of buttery blueberry goodness! Even better? They are super simple to make! Perfect to brighten up brunch with the girls, afternoon tea, or a bridal shower. These classic yet sophisticated scones will be your go to for breakfast and brunch entertaining. … Read more
These pork and apple sausage patties are my absolute favorite! Breakfast, brunch, or dinner these patties are sure to be a homerun. They have the perfect array of sophisticated flavors to impress any palate. The sweet date paste caramelizes while cooking, bringing an almost maple syrup like taste alongside warm baking spices, subtle sage, earthy … Read more
Granola bars were a childhood favorite of mine, and I’m sure many of you feel the same way! It was my go-to after school snack, and I always packed one when I was the one who made my lunch. When I first started the SCD diet, and learned that grains were not allowed, I was … Read more
When most people think of celebrating Mother’s Day, brunch or breakfast in bed come to mind, and with good reason. Pampering mom by cooking a nice meal is one of the best ways to say thank you. Food is an act of love, and no one knows that more than moms. These easy grain free … Read more
Banana bread happens to be one of my husband’s favorite foods. Every time since childhood he has visited his Aunt, she bakes him a loaf and there isn’t much he holds dearer. So, you can imagine I was a little nervous to have him try it. (I didn’t even ask him to try the first … Read more