Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
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
Lemon bars happen to be my mom’s favorite dessert of all time, and this recipe has her seal of approval! I had to play with the recipe for quite a while before I could achieve that same creamy lemon texture from the bars, we all know and love. The crust is nutty and chewy, the … Read more
I love zucchini bread! I remember as a child getting extra produce from my Grandpa’s farm in the summer. One year I remember loading up our minivan with plastic grocery bags full of zucchini and other produce. Zucchini bread was a guarantee that we were all looking forward to! Reaching back to this memory, I … Read more
This mug cake is a perfect sweet treat when you don’t feel like baking. With only 10 simple ingredients you probably already have, this cake is designed for simplicity, and it’s seriously delicious too! After much experimenting, I was finally able to achieve that perfect moist cake texture. Bright lemon zips through the soft vanilla … Read more
Coconut macarons are one of my favorite treats! Crispy, sweet, and tropical, what’s not to love? I have fond memories of enjoying all sorts of fun flavors of this treat in the Florida Keys on vacation. While enjoying the scenery and local shops, we found this quaint bakery offering all sorts of scratch made treats. … Read more