Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
Peach season is here, and while many recipes with peaches are sweet, you can make just as many savory dishes too. This salad is a great example of just that! Using peak season peaches, tomatoes, and basil this salad is an ode to the end of summer. Juicy and sweet peaches are grilled to perfection … Read more
Who says salad has to have lettuce? This quick and flavorful shrimp salad is proof that you don’t! With all the fresh flavors of the season, this is one easy lunch or dinner that you will want to make all grilling season long! Crunchy, clean cucumber, bright red onion, spicy jalapeño, creamy avocado, and savory … Read more
Beat the heat this Summer with this refreshing watermelon salad tossed in honey lime dressing! Not only is this salad cold and full of replenishing electrolytes, it takes only minutes to make, and requires only eight ingredients! I don’t know about you, but when the heat of summer hits I’m always looking for easy and … Read more
Happy 4th of July! It’s hard to believe it’s already July and that Summer is in full swing! This means backyard BBQ’s, pool time, and outdoor fun. It also means cold side dishes are king in this summer heat, and this one you don’t want to miss! This Fauxtato salad is a fresh take on … Read more
A cold side salad dish is a must for Memorial Day BBQ, and this one is a keeper! This easy salad combines cool, crunchy cucumbers, creamy dill lemon dressing, and crisp red onion for the ultimate refreshing and light side that goes well with just about anything! If you don’t tolerate the cucumber seeds well, … Read more
Strawberry and rhubarb are a classic combination and one I have always adored. These crumble bars take me back to having strawberry rhubarb pie and homemade jam made fresh from my grandparent’s garden. These crumble bars are a combination of the two and are the perfect ode to spring. Chewy, sweet, and tart they are … Read more
Spring has officially sprung and along with it comes peas. Peas are one of my favorite vegetables, as a child and an adult. I simply had to recreate a fresh and vibrant pea salad that shows off all of what spring has to offer. By charring half of the snap peas and steaming the other … Read more
Looking for a bright and colorful salad with in season produce and unconventional flavors? Well, this winter citrus salad is the answer! Citrus is in full swing in the winter months and not only provides extra vitamin C, but antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties as well. This salad is SCD compliant as well as vegan and … Read more
This fall salad has some of my favorite flavors and is a perfect addition to your holiday table! Delicata squash has a similar flavor to acorn squash, it’s rich and buttery. Pair that with sharp blue cheese, sweet crisp apples, peppery arugula, and a bright tart pomegranate vinaigrette and you have the perfect salad combination! … Read more
This grilled green bean salad is the perfect ode for the end of summer! Peak season green beans charred to perfection accompany sharp red onion, sweet tomatoes, and savory bacon in a bright citrus vinaigrette. Across the board, it’s sure to be a crowd favorite! Keep in mind that bacon has to be cooked very … Read more