Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
☕Festive 10-Minute Peppermint Hot Chocolate (Paleo & Refined Sugar-Free) Hot chocolate has always held a special place in my heart during the holiday season. From snuggling up under blankets and enjoying a cup after playing out in the snow, to hot chocolate and cookies while decorating our Christmas tree, there’s no denying hot chocolate is … Read more
🍫🥜Easy 4-Ingredient Quick-Set Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge (Refined Sugar-Free!) If there’s one thing I love during the holidays, it’s a recipe that feels impressive but requires almost no effort, especially when the season is already full of to-dos, gatherings, and last-minute baking. This quick-set peanut butter chocolate fudge has become one of my go-to treats … Read more
🦃 Quick & Simple mSCD Turkey Gravy (Gluten & Grain-Free) A Cozy Holiday Essential What’s Thanksgiving without a generous pour of rich, golden gravy? It’s the finishing touch that ties the entire plate together; from the turkey to the mashed cauliflower (or potatoes!) and everything in between. When I transitioned to the SCD, I was … Read more
🍫 Homemade Twix Copycat Bars (mSCD-Friendly) When you think of Halloween, you probably think of candy—and for good reason. It’s the one time of year when kids dress up, race from door to door, and come home with buckets full of sweets to trade, count, and savor. Growing up in the Midwest, I have such … Read more
Easy No-Bake Dairy-Free & Paleo Pumpkin Cheesecake with Chocolate Crust There’s no denying it — pumpkin season is in full swing. The pumpkin craze seems to start earlier every year, and sometimes it can go a little too far. (Pumpkin spice English muffins, I’m looking at you.) But every so often, a pumpkin recipe comes … Read more
Easy Paleo & SCD Apple Cinnamon Crumb Coffee Cake with Vanilla Glaze Now that it’s officially fall, I’m breaking out the cinnamon and leaning into all the flavors that celebrate the season — apples, pumpkin, and warm spices. This apple coffee cake is no exception! Tender, moist cake is laced with juicy apple pieces and … Read more
Easy & Decadent Cherry Pie Bars-Paleo, Whole 30, & mSCD There’s something magical about cherries in summer. Their deep ruby-red hue, juicy burst of tart-sweet flavor, and the way they pair perfectly with a buttery crumble. Cherry season is almost over, but I had to make a recipe with them as they have always been … Read more
Easy Peach Crisp with Oat Topping- (Gluten-Free, mSCD, Paleo & Whole30) Nothing says peach season quite like a warm, bubbling peach crisp. There’s something about the smell of sweet ripe peaches, a buttery golden topping, and just a hint of cinnamon and floral honey that instantly brings me back to my grandma’s kitchen. This is … Read more
If you’ve been eyeing the viral Dubai Chocolate Bar trend, this is your gut-friendly ticket to join in! These bars are all about luxe flavor combos and nutty, creamy textures encased in rich chocolate. These Dubai Inspired Chocolate Bars are my mSCD and Paleo spin on the luxurious treat—layered with creamy pistachio-tahini filling, and crisp … Read more
Looking for a bright, springy, and impressive (yet easy!) dessert for your Easter celebration? These mini SCD lemon tarts with fresh fruit are the perfect choice! To me, nothing says spring quite like a lemon tart. The zesty citrus flavor cuts through the richness of the curd, all nestled in a flaky, golden-brown crust and … Read more