Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
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
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