Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
This rainbow roasted carrot dish with carrot top pesto packs so much color and flavor in a side dish, it might just be the star of the meal! Somewhere between summer and fall, this dish encapsulates both seasons with ease. Peak season carrots are surrounded by fresh lemony basil, carrot top greens, and creamy cashews … Read more
Stuffed mushrooms always make me think of fancy weddings and extravagant holiday parties. They are usually served as an appetizer, and for good reason! Stuffed mushrooms are the perfect finger food that doesn’t make a mess, and can be gracefully eaten in one or two bites. While these savory bites make me think of elegant … 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
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
Hummus has always been one of my favorite snacks! However, after starting the SCD diet and learning that chickpeas are not fully digestible for those with IBD, I understood why I always had abdominal pain after eating them. Inspired to create a version that agreed with my body, I set out to make a ‘hummus’ … Read more
This baked bean recipe is everything you want from an SCD side dish! Sweet, spicy, slow cooked, and served hot or cold it pairs perfectly with just about everything. From grilled Portobello to brisket it’s got you covered. Be sure to soak the beans for the full 24 hours, or they will take much longer … Read more
These dill pickles are cool, crisp, tart, and easy! Cold pickles are one of the many joys of summer for me. My grandparents pickled just about everything from their garden and kept the jars in their cellar. I loved seeing all the colorful jars lining the walls, and remember the cellars’ fresh earth smell. There … Read more
To me, nothing pairs with BBQ better than coleslaw. Creamy, crunchy, and cool coleslaw brings the perfect balance to the tang or spice of whatever kind of BBQ sauce you happen to be enjoying. The slaw dressings base is made of mayonnaise. My mayo recipe is ‘extra creamy’ because it adds an additional egg yolk. … Read more
This clean, refreshing, and slightly sweet mint sauce takes these radishes to another level! The peppery roasted radish is the perfect base to compliment the fresh mint’s sweetness. I do want to note that radishes should only be tried on the SCD diet after symptoms have disappeared. If you aren’t ready for radish, or don’t … Read more