Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
🍽️Easy Holiday Cranberry Sauce, Made Two Ways (SCD + mSCD) A Thanksgiving Table Isn’t Complete Without Cranberry Sauce There are certain dishes that simply belong on a Thanksgiving table, no matter how many new recipes we try each year, and cranberry sauce is one of them. Whether it’s spooned next to the turkey or spread … Read more
Quick and Flavorful Mediterranean Couscous Tabbouleh This Mediterranean couscous tabbouleh just might become your new favorite easy weeknight side dish! Crisp cucumbers, juicy ripe tomatoes, cooling mint, bright lemon, and plenty of fresh parsley all come together to create the perfect backdrop for tender couscous tossed in a drizzle of good olive oil. Truly, … Read more
Moroccan Inspired Apricot & Orange Rice with Toasted Almonds Let this Moroccan-inspired rice dish whisk you away to the sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean—where the breeze carries the scent of citrus, and fresh, simple ingredients shine. This warm, vibrant side dish combines juicy grilled apricots, bright orange zest, sweet raisins, and a hint of toasted … Read more
The Best mSCD, Paleo, & Whole 30 Potato Salad Egg-free! Creamy Classic Potato Salad (mSCD, Paleo & Whole30-Friendly) Potato salad is the ultimate summer sidekick. From backyard BBQs and sunny picnics to family potlucks, it’s one of those dishes you can count on showing up—creamy, comforting, and full of nostalgic flavor. This version is made … Read more
Grilled Watermelon Salad with Blueberries, Mint & Honey Lime Yogurt A Fresh, Sophisticated Twist on Red, White & Blue for the 4th of July This isn’t your average fruit salad—this is a grilled watermelon salad that brings a touch of elegance and bold summer flavor to your table. With juicy grilled watermelon, sweet bursts of … Read more
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Celebrate with this traditional Irish side dish of Colcannon! A simple and comforting dish of potatoes and kale or cabbage with green onion and butter. Often served on St. Patty’s Day as well as Halloween. For Halloween however, it’s customary to put a token of some sort to tell the fortune … Read more
Prepare to elevate your Thanksgiving feast to new heights with this show-stopping side dish that promises to steal the spotlight! The rich, crispy bacon, floral honey, and sweet caramelized onion jam are cascaded over perfectly roasted and seasoned Brussels sprouts. This irresistible combination is not just a side dish; it’s a culinary masterpiece that will … Read more
Nothing says fall is just around the corner, like the appearance of all types of apples at your local farmer’s market. Rows of brightly colored crisp and juicy apples lend themselves to a plethora of fall apple recipes from sweet to savory. Applesauce is a classic fall staple and a great way to use up … Read more
Celebrate St. Patty’s Day this year with something green and traditionally Irish; Champ! This classic Irish side dish is usually made with potatoes, milk, scallions, and butter. To make this recipe SCD I replaced the potatoes with cauliflower and milk with a non-dairy nut milk. This SCD champ is luxuriously smooth and creamy, packed with … Read more
Flaky, buttery, warm biscuits accented by woodsy, pine-like fragrant rosemary. The perfect biscuit to impress friends and family alike. These biscuits melt in your mouth and have the perfect classic biscuit texture. So much so your guests won’t even know they are grain-free! The earthy rosemary compliments everything from the turkey to the stuffing. You … Read more