Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
The idea for this galette dessert is nothing new, and is believed to date back to the Neolithic period. Back then they would have cooked a thick cereal paste on hot stones and possibly topped it with fruit. Centuries later the dish grew in popularity. Fast forward to 1875, and the French made this their … Read more
This Asian inspired cucumber salad is cool, refreshing, and bursting with flavor! The combination of the spicy red onion with sweet bell pepper and toasted sesame is a perfect complement to the crisp cucumber. Even better? It couldn’t be easier to make! In under 15 minutes you’ve got a killer appetizer or side dish that’s … Read more
This colorful beet salad is springtime in a bowl! The salad’s base of beets offers a sweet and earthy flavor that compliments the creamy cashew goat cheese perfectly. The arugula adds a nice peppery bright green, while the mint and the vinaigrette add cool freshness and acidity. Lastly, the toasted almonds bring a nice nutty … Read more
This salad is sharp and sophisticated while using flavors of the season, and is certainly one of my favorites for entertaining in the fall and winter months. The almond ‘brittle’ in this salad is always a guest favorite, and an easy way to impress! (Just don’t tell them how easy it was to make!) If … Read more
Chicken salad is a comfort food for me. It takes me back to being a small girl in a quaint tea room that smelled of cinnamon and spices sharing in laughter and conversation with my aunts and nana on special occasions. Small sandwiches, fancy tea sets, and perfect sugar cubes with tongs sized as if … Read more
As I get older, I find it really is the simple things in life that bring the most joy. This salad is one of those things! This is my spin on the idea of a fresh Italian Caprese Salad (minus the mozzarella). I also opted to add a summer favorite of mine, not to mention … Read more