Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
Fall is in the air, cooler mornings, changing leaves, and sweaters emerge to embrace the season. Fall also brings us peak apple season, and would it really be fall without an apple crumble? Crisp, sweet apples are tossed in warm baking spices and butter, cooked to perfection in an old fashioned cast iron. Topped with … Read more
We are in the last days of blackberry season, and I couldn’t let it pass me by without creating a recipe featuring this summertime berry. What a better way to start your day than with a blackberry lavender scone? This scone makes grab-and-go breakfast a breeze and is a little something sweet to make waking … Read more
School lunches, rainy Saturdays, or a sick day in; this lemon jello is sure to add a little fun and flavor. While not using the oh so familiar box jello mix can seem daunting, this recipe is a breeze and even one the kids could do on their own. (With a little supervision of course.) … Read more
Warm summer night air, a crackling campfire, and a showcase of stars. The only thing that could make it better? S’mores! This American classic surfaced in the early 1920’s in a cookbook calling it a ‘graham cracker sandwich’. However, in the text it mentions it is already a hit with boy scouts meaning it got … Read more
Happy 4th of July! Fireworks, BBQ, and all things red, white, and blue. Celebrate our Nation’s independence with this patriotic flag cake! Whether you’re hosting your own get together or going to someone else’s, this flag cake is sure to be the center of attention! Soft, moist almond cake is encased in airy, sweet, marshmallow … Read more
Summer is just around the corner, and ice cream is no doubt the quintessential treat of the season. After switching to SCD I set out to make a version that was as good as the original. This dairy-free cashew coffee ice cream is just that! And the best part? You don’t need an ice cream … Read more
Celebrate mom with these fun pink cookie sandwiches this Mother’s Day. Soft lemon infused cookies surround rich velvety raspberry cream icing making for a delightful and decadent treat. Feel free to make the cookies for the sandwiches smaller or bigger depending on preference. The recipe for the icing will give you extra, but I opted … Read more
Light, airy, sweet, and creamy; fruit dip was a childhood favorite of mine and still is. Wanting to recreate this American classic I set out to make it SCD friendly. To my amazement this version tastes just like I remember! Fluffy egg whites provide structure for the airy marshmallow while the honey and vanilla add … Read more
Easter brunch is a tradition for many, and cinnamon baked goods are usually the center of attention. They are at our house anyway! When looking to recreate the inviting warm scent of cinnamon infused soft baked dough topped with gooey icing I immediately thought of a classic; monkey bread. Traditionally, monkey bread is made in … Read more
Happy St. Patty’s Day! Celebrate all things green with these festive and tasty key lime cookies. Grain, refined sugar, and artificial color free you can feel good about serving these! Bright, zesty, and tart key lime comes through the soft dough, while the smooth icing provides sweetness and a velvety rich finish. If you can’t … Read more