Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
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
These scrumptious muffins will be the centerpiece of your Easter brunch, captivating your guests with their perfect blend of sweetness and spice. These muffins are simply irresistible with an aroma of freshly baked carrot cake, crowned with a delectable pecan crumble that promises to delight your senses and be the highlight of your morning. Feel … Read more
Peanut butter cookies hold a cherished spot in my heart, and for good reason. Perfectly soft and chewy, with a delightful balance of sweetness and nuttiness that can’t be beat! Plus I always loved the little lines from the fork, especially when they were crooked, because then you knew someone took the time to make … Read more
Share the love this Valentine’s Day with these irresistible mSCD chocolate covered strawberries! These delectable treats are not just a feast for the taste buds but also a perfect way to express your love and appreciation. Handcrafted with care and dipped in rich, velvety chocolate, each strawberry is a little piece of indulgence that promises … Read more
Homemade chili is a comfort food for me, as it was one of my childhood favorites in the cold of Midwest winters. My mom would make it in the slow cooker and the whole house would smell so good and enticing. Drawing on my fond memories of hot chili on a cold winter day, I … Read more
What would Thanksgiving be without some pie? An all-American classic pie is an essential part of the thanksgiving line up, and if you’re over pumpkin I have got the perfect pie for you; this dairy-free mSCD chocolate silk pie! This dairy-free chocolate silk pie has all of the flavor and velvety texture, without dairy or … Read more
Every Halloween as a kid I always hoped for Reese’s cups. A childhood favorite, I have always had a soft spot for this classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate. Since starting mSCD (modified SCD) and adding foods back in, I wanted to recreate this treat, but without all the chemicals and preservatives. I’m proud … Read more
This pumpkin loaf is the real deal! Soft, moist cake-like texture infused with pumpkin and warming fall spices. Lovingly glazed with smooth, sweet, vanilla icing, this is one pumpkin recipe you don’t want to miss! I like to rotate the loaf halfway through for even baking. You may also find you need to cover the … Read more
Soft, light, and airy sponge cake is infused with the rich aroma of fresh pumpkins and a symphony of warm, aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. This delightful layer of cake is then wrapped around a heavenly layer of sweet, velvety smooth vanilla icing that melts in your mouth with every bite. This indulgent … Read more
Fall is here and pumpkin is without a doubt the quintessential fall flavor, and these almond butter pumpkin chocolate chip blondies showcase pumpkin perfectly! These blondies are a symphony of rich and cozy fall flavors, with every bite offering a gooey, soft texture that simply melts in your mouth. Infused with the nuttiness of almond … Read more