Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
Soft & Fluffy Lemon Blueberry Oat Muffins (mSCD & Gluten-Free) A Perfect Make Ahead Breakfast or Afternoon Treat These muffins feel especially meaningful to share because they represent a small food freedom win for me personally. Reintroducing oats after years of being grain-free felt a little intimidating at first, and I took it very slowly. … Read more
These SCD Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins with Vanilla Glaze are a bright, citrusy treat perfect for a Mother’s Day! Whether you’re giving mom breakfast in bed or the whole brunch spread, these lemon poppy seed muffins are sure to delight! Made with wholesome, gut-friendly ingredients and free of grains and refined sugar, these muffins strike … Read more
Looking for a bright, springy, and impressive (yet easy!) dessert for your Easter celebration? These mini SCD lemon tarts with fresh fruit are the perfect choice! To me, nothing says spring quite like a lemon tart. The zesty citrus flavor cuts through the richness of the curd, all nestled in a flaky, golden-brown crust and … Read more
Spring has officially arrived, painting the world with its vibrant palette of budding blossoms, singing birds, and the glow of lingering daylight. It’s a season that invites us to embrace renewal and freshness, and what better way to celebrate than with a dish that captures the very essence of spring? Introducing; lemon poppyseed chicken salad! … 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
I can’t think of a better way to celebrate this new month of March, with Spring right around the corner, than with a classic lemon tart! This tart keeps the quintessential smooth and luxurious lemon curd filling and soft, flaky crust you know and love, but without any of the grains or refined sugar! In … 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
School lunches, rainy Saturdays, or a sick day in; this lemon jello is sure to add a little fun and flavor. While not using the oh so familiar box jello mix can seem daunting, this recipe is a breeze and even one the kids could do on their own. (With a little supervision of course.) … Read more
Spring has officially sprung and this pea pesto is bursting with all the fresh bright flavors of the season. This lusciously green pea pesto is light and herbaceous and adds sophistication to any meal in no time. Sweet green peas make the base of this sauce and are complemented by cool mint, licorice infused tarragon, … Read more
This easy salmon recipe with creamy dill and lemon sauce is ready in under thirty minutes, nutritious, and packed with protein and flavor to spare. The perfect ode to the coming season of Spring, you will want to remake this recipe all the way until Summer comes! Try to get wild caught salmon instead of … Read more