Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
Spring has sprung and with-it asparagus comes into season in full swing. Full of antioxidants, vitamins K, A, and foliate, this flowering perennial not only has important nutrients but a mild, earthy, and savory flavor that lends itself well to whatever you add. In this recipe, bright and citrusy lemon is accompanied by pungent garlic, … Read more
This cilantro lime cauliflower ‘rice’ is flavor packed, easy to make, filling, and goes with just about anything. This side dish is full of Vitamins C and K, bright zesty lime, sweet onion, and herbaceous cilantro. Cauliflower is such a versatile ingredient and really takes on the citrusy flavors added. It offers a neutral base … Read more
It’s beginning to feel like spring has sprung in the South, and it really is just around the corner! Peas are just about to come into season, and they are one of my favorite vegetables. As such, it was only right to make this classic Italian side dish my own. Traditionally, Italian peas are cooked … Read more
This garlic butter spaghetti squash checks all the boxes! Easy to make, flavorful, and sure to be a family favorite you’ll want to make it all the time! Spaghetti squash gets its name, as you might guess, because it resembles spaghetti and is the perfect SCD replacement for it. Mild, sweet, and slightly buttery in … Read more
These elegant bacon-wrapped asparagus bundles couldn’t be easier and are sure to be a smashing success! Crispy bacon encapsulates the tender asparagus. A hint of bright citrus perfectly complements the crunchy and salty parmesan making for a symphony of savory flavors that are perfectly in key. Be sure to make and serve these the same … Read more
Every Christmas, one of my favorite side dishes was my mom’s copper penny carrots. Crinkle-cut cooked carrots in a sweet tomato-based sauce with crunchy onion and bell peppers. While I do have fond memories of this dish, I have reinvented it to have more of a sweet glaze than a sauce and have replaced the … Read more
Looking for an easy and flavorful side dish to go along with your Thanksgiving meal? These crispy parmesan Brussels are it! This side dish will be an instant hit with kids and adults alike. Tender Brussels, coated in bright citrus, topped with savory and salty parmesan cheese crisped to perfection. What could be better? This … Read more
Stuffing is a Thanksgiving staple, and something I missed last year as I couldn’t find an SCD compliant recipe. I am so happy to have stuffing this year, and so close to the original flavor and texture too! This recipe is a labor of love, but I promise it’s worth it! I like to make … Read more
Green bean casserole has always been a holiday favorite of mine, and I have fond memories of helping make it, as well as usually eating any leftover onion crispies while it baked, and maybe some while we were making it too. The crispy onions are really the star of this dish, and this recipe is … Read more
These butternut squash fritters are a quintessential tradition of fall. Sweet squash is accompanied by earthy sage, crispy fried edges, and cool lemon aioli to bring you the perfect fall bite! These fritters are great as an appetizer or a side dish and whip up in no time. This is a great recipe to do … Read more