Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
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
This simple yet sophisticated dessert brings some of my favorite fall flavors; warm baking spices, ripe juicy pears, and the indulgence of smooth caramel without all that refined sugar and cream. Back in Culinary School, French Cuisine was one of my favorite classes. Learning all the old classic techniques and flavor combinations it had to … Read more
Plums are one of my favorite late summer fruits to pick up at the Farmer’s Market, and there are so many ways you can use them! This cake is as beautiful as it is scrumptious and makes the perfect light dessert or afternoon snack with tea. By laying the plums at the bottom and flipping … Read more
I have always loved caramel, especially in ice cream. After committing to the SCD diet however, I initially thought I would have to give it up. Caramel is primarily made of refined sugar and cream, two things that are not allowed. After researching dozens of vegan and refined sugar free caramels, I was able to … Read more
These waffle cones are scrumptious and the perfect complement to any type of ice cream! These cones and bowls whip up in minutes with only a few ingredients you probably already have, and are a huge hit with kids and adults alike. To make this cone recipe you will need a waffle cone maker. But … Read more
This no-bake cherry cheesecake is one of my all-time favorite summer desserts and it couldn’t be easier! This cheesecake is so rich, creamy, and decadent it’s hard to believe it’s SCD approved and dairy free! The cashews make this dessert extra velvety smooth, and the dates in the crust add a touch of sweetness and … Read more
This angel food cake is the perfect way to end a summer meal! Airy, light, spongy, and delectable, it checks all the boxes. Plus, it’s a no brainer for a fun and festive dessert for 4th of July! With only four ingredients, you probably already have, you can whip up this centuries old treat in … Read more
Panna cotta is an Italian dessert meaning ‘cooked cream’. Interestingly enough you won’t see the mention of panna cotta in cookbooks until the 1960’s, but it is generally credited as being a traditional Italian dessert. As the name implies, this dessert is traditionally cooked cream with sugar and gelatin. There are many variations, but it … Read more
Strawberry shortcake is a quintessential American dessert. It’s the perfect summer sweet! It’s light, fruity, spongy, and brings thoughts of long summer days, BBQing, and catching fireflies at sunset. This shortcake is “melt in your mouth delicious!” With all that glorious coconut cream and ghee though, these cakes are on the delicate and decadent side. … Read more