Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
This lemon poppyseed pound cake is a slice of spring on a plate! Bright sunny lemon zips through the soft, dense cake, sprinkled with poppyseeds that give a lovely nutty quality and aroma. Lovingly drizzled in a sweet vanilla glaze, it’s sure to make any spring occasion one to remember. The ratio of ingredients provides … Read more
Spring has officially sprung and along with it comes peas. Peas are one of my favorite vegetables, as a child and an adult. I simply had to recreate a fresh and vibrant pea salad that shows off all of what spring has to offer. By charring half of the snap peas and steaming the other … Read more
Spring has sprung and with-it asparagus comes into season in full swing. Full of antioxidants, vitamins K, A, and foliate, this flowering perennial not only has important nutrients but a mild, earthy, and savory flavor that lends itself well to whatever you add. In this recipe, bright and citrusy lemon is accompanied by pungent garlic, … Read more
This easy lemon mousse is velvety smooth, rich, and so simple to make! Whether you need a quick refined dessert for dinner guests, need to wow a bridal shower crowd, or just want to celebrate that spring is on its way, this lemon mousse fits the bill. Delicate sweet whipped coconut cream makes the base, … Read more
This mug cake is a perfect sweet treat when you don’t feel like baking. With only 10 simple ingredients you probably already have, this cake is designed for simplicity, and it’s seriously delicious too! After much experimenting, I was finally able to achieve that perfect moist cake texture. Bright lemon zips through the soft vanilla … Read more
What exactly is a compote? Essentially, it’s a fancy word for the cousin to preserves. You may be asking yourself; how does this vary from a jam? Well it’s really just a small technicality separating them. A jam uses pureed fruit and is typically cooked down with sugar. A compote, on the other hand, is … Read more