Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
This apple, cranberry, walnut chicken salad is sure to get you in the fall spirit. Tender, juicy chicken, tart cranberry, crisp and sweet apples, with earthy nutty walnuts, all tossed in creamy mayo with a hint of sage. Chicken salad is one of my all time favorite lunches and the addition of these quintessential fall … Read more
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
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
Happy New Year’s Eve! For as long as I can remember my family has always made punch for this holiday, so naturally, I had to keep the tradition alive. The great thing about making a bowl of punch is that you can make it once, and enjoy it all the way up until the ball … Read more
This cranberry lemon pound cake is simply divine! Cranberry and lemon are a classic combination, and one of my all-time favorites! Bright lemon zips throughout while tart cranberries accompany but don’t overpower. And the texture? It’s so spot on you wouldn’t even know it’s SCD! The soft sweet cake really allows the lemon and cranberry … Read more
This fizzy refreshing tart spritzer will make any holiday get together merry and bright! This drink was inspired by two classic cocktails, the mojito and the vodka cranberry (minus the alcohol of course!) From the mojito we take the mint most obviously, but also the use of a simple syrup as our sweetener, and the … Read more
A vinaigrette is a quick and easy way to add a fresh acidity and brightness to enhance and compliment any type of salad! I particularly love the versatility of a vinaigrette, as all it really encompasses is; vinegar, acid, oil, and seasonings. Having said that, feel free to get creative! Have blueberries instead of cranberries? … Read more
Even if Brussel sprouts aren’t your favorite, I encourage you to give this recipe a try! Shaving the Brussels thinly allows them to cook faster and crisp up very nicely. This gives them a great texture and crunch. The classic combo of cranberry and orange is a fall must, and really adds a bright citrus … Read more