Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
Happy Holidays! Nothing says Christmas to me quite like the classic combination of orange and cranberry. I love having these scones with my coffee on Christmas morning, and this recipe is so good I think it may become tradition! I don’t know about you, but in our house Christmas morning is always a whirlwind of … Read more
These bakery-style blueberry muffins with crumble topping are so good they just might make you a morning person! As a teenager, I spent lots of time and allowance money at Starbucks and adored their blueberry muffins. This is my take on a grain-free version of that and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the results! … Read more
Happy 4th of July! This sorbet trio is the perfect way to celebrate and beat the heat! Cool fruity strawberry is accompanied by tart citrus and sweet blueberry for the perfect trifecta of a dessert. While the colors aren’t quite red, white, and blue these sorbets still uphold the American spirit. The white, is more … Read more
Cherries will be coming into season very soon, and I couldn’t contain my excitement any longer! I’m sure this will be the first of many cherry recipes as they are one of my all-time favorite fruits. This cherry almond smoothie is the perfect pick me up with Vitamins A, C, and K and even offers … Read more
Cheez-its were a childhood staple of mine and one of my all-time favorite snacks. As such, I set out to make an SCD version at home, and who knew it would be so easy! Not to mention they taste JUST like the original. No, seriously you have got to try them! I was blown away … Read more
I don’t know about you, but now that warmer weather is here, I need more on-the-go snacks for nature excursions, backyard adventures, and pool antics. These cranberry, orange, and almond energy balls are perfect for just that! Tart cranberries and bright citrusy orange cut through the sweet dates and honey while baking spices warm in … Read more
I don’t know about you, but our family’s Easter celebration is not complete without some deviled eggs, or “angled” eggs as my mom calls them. Traditionally, they are full of sugar and additives from the sweet relish that is used. This makes them far from SCD compliant. I wanted to change that, and still be … Read more
This granola is real deal amazing! As a child granola with milk was one of my favorite treats that I always look back upon with fondness. This homemade crunchy granola is exactly how I remember it as a child, and you can’t even tell its grain free! Crunchy, sweet, and salty with warm baking spices … Read more
These blueberry scones are just as scrumptious as they are satisfying with flakey layers of buttery blueberry goodness! Even better? They are super simple to make! Perfect to brighten up brunch with the girls, afternoon tea, or a bridal shower. These classic yet sophisticated scones will be your go to for breakfast and brunch entertaining. … 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