Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
Here in the US Thanksgiving is arguably the most, if not one of the most, important meals of the year. As such, choosing appetizers, what to start this ever important meal with can be just as daunting as thinking about preparing the whole meal itself. Well never fear, I have an amazing caramelized onion dip … Read more
Every Halloween as a kid I always hoped for Reese’s cups. A childhood favorite, I have always had a soft spot for this classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate. Since starting mSCD (modified SCD) and adding foods back in, I wanted to recreate this treat, but without all the chemicals and preservatives. I’m proud … Read more
This pumpkin loaf is the real deal! Soft, moist cake-like texture infused with pumpkin and warming fall spices. Lovingly glazed with smooth, sweet, vanilla icing, this is one pumpkin recipe you don’t want to miss! I like to rotate the loaf halfway through for even baking. You may also find you need to cover the … Read more
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate fall flavored breakfast; apple cinnamon crumb muffins! Perfect for those brisk mornings when you need a quick and delicious on-the-go breakfast or a wholesome afterschool snack for the kids. Soft, cinnamon-infused cake-like texture, with sweet baked apple pieces scattered throughout, creating classic autumn flavor and a uniquely mosaic … 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
What would peach season be without a peach smoothie? Cool, creamy, ready in five minutes, with only six ingredients. Even better? Dairy-free and no banana too! Delicate floral sweetness from the peach brings a lovely peach color and base for this smoothie. Mango and coconut milk add a fun tropical influence. While the zesty ginger, … Read more
Light, airy, crunchy, sour, and salty these salt & vinegar zucchini chips will be an instant favorite! Great for school lunches or an afternoon snack, these zucchini chips travel well and make a quick grab-and-go addition for any activity. As a kid my favorite chips were salt and vinegar. I loved the tangy and salty … Read more
These lentil tortillas are an SCD game changer! Not only are they easy to make and only require 3 ingredients, they are soft and flexible too! I almost couldn’t believe how much the texture is like a flour tortilla, as most SCD tortillas I have tried tend to be dry and crumbly and don’t hold … Read more
These flakey, melt in your mouth, buttery scones are my favorite out of all my scone recipes! Tart and floral cherry notes harmonize with nutty sweet almonds for the ultimate Spring flavor profile. Topped with a silky, sweet, almond infused glaze I think this is exactly what breakfast, brunch, and afternoon tea were made for! … Read more
Spring is in full swing and strawberries and kiwi are now in season. This smoothie is a great and easy way to enjoy both! Fresh and fruity strawberries and tropical kiwi come together for a classic flavor profile quintessentially Spring. Blended with smooth and nutty almond milk, rich and creamy cashew butter, and sweet date … Read more