Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
This easy one-dish pesto chicken bake is your weeknight dinner hero! Ready in under an hour, a cinch to pull together, and flavor to spare you’ll want to add this recipe to your regular recipe rotation. Not only is it easy to make, with little clean up, it’s real-deal delicious too! Tender baked chicken is … Read more
Indian butter chicken is a classic dish originating from Delhi, India in the late 1940’s and is traditionally known as murgh makhani. Many people may think butter is a main ingredient in this chicken dish, but it actually gets its name from its velvety rich and smooth texture. This signature tomato based sauce is a … Read more
The biggest game of the year is almost here, and what would it be without some wings? As the quintessential football finger food, I wanted to recreate a classic wing flavor SCD style. Where are my lemon pepper fans at?! These lemon pepper baked wings are bursting with bright clean citrus and fresh pepper spice … Read more
Looking for an easy weeknight meal everyone will love? Look no further than these savory & sweet honey mustard chicken thighs! Tender, juicy chicken thighs are pan seared to perfection, smothered in a lovingly layered sweet and savory sauce. Tangy mustard, acidic white wine, and bright lemon juice are balanced by sweet honey, savory bone … Read more
Sweet and sour sauce is believed to have originated in China by the 18th century, but possibly even earlier. It gained popularity in the U.S. in the late 19th century and into the 20th century with the expansion of Asian American restaurants. Traditionally this thick rich red sauce is made from a mixture of sugar, … Read more
I don’t know about you, but now that the holidays are behind us for another year, I need a bit of a break from all the extravagant and time-consuming recipes. Don’t get me wrong, I do thoroughly enjoy baking and cooking for the holiday season, but it can be a lot of work especially for … Read more
Orange sesame chicken is one of my all-time favorite take-out meals, but with all that sugar, cornstarch, and MSG it is anything but gut friendly. This SCD recreation is every bit as delicious as I remember, but with no refined sugar or junk. The orange sesame sauce is sweet and citrusy with a little bit … Read more
This easy one pan lemon chicken piccata is the perfect weeknight meal! Bright citrus, savory and floral capers, accompanied by creamy coconut make for a perfectly balanced sauce atop perfectly pan-fried chicken. Traditionally, when making this dish the chicken is pounded out to thin ½ inch thick cutlets. For simplicity and efficiency, I have decided … Read more
This Asian-inspired plum sauce will become an instant favorite! The sweet plum notes accompanied by spicy ginger complement anything from poultry to beef. The cinnamon, star anise, and cloves impart warmth to the palate; while the bone broth and vinegar add umami. Altogether, an eloquent symphony of flavors in perfect harmony. In addition, baking this … Read more
This grilled pineapple chicken will transport you to sandy beaches and sunshine with its tropical and sweet flavors. The coconut aminos and spices add a nice umami and slight kick to balance out the sweetness of the dates and pineapple. This marinade may be a little thicker than you’re used to. Don’t fret, this is … Read more