Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
🩸Festive & Easy Vampire’s Kiss Mocktail-Refined Sugar-Free! Happy Halloween, friends! 🎃No tricks here — only treats from me. This year, I’m sharing a FREE Vampire’s Kiss Mocktail — my little treat for you to sip on while you hand out candy, cozy up for a spooky movie night, or just celebrate the season in style. … Read more
🍫 Homemade Twix Copycat Bars (mSCD-Friendly) When you think of Halloween, you probably think of candy—and for good reason. It’s the one time of year when kids dress up, race from door to door, and come home with buckets full of sweets to trade, count, and savor. Growing up in the Midwest, I have such … Read more
🍎 Quick & Easy Instant Pot Apple Butter- Refined Sugar-Free! A cozy fall classic, faster than ever! Smooth, sweet, and full of warm spice — apple butter has long been one of my favorite fall rituals. There’s something about the way it fills the kitchen with the scent of apples and cinnamon that feels like … Read more
Quick Dairy-Free Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer (with SCD option) Fall has a way of creeping in slowly — a crisp morning breeze, the first leaves crunching underfoot, sweaters pulled from the back of the closet. And of course, the moment we’ve all been waiting for: pumpkin spice season. Every year, I look forward to that … Read more
Quick and Flavorful Mediterranean Couscous Tabbouleh This Mediterranean couscous tabbouleh just might become your new favorite easy weeknight side dish! Crisp cucumbers, juicy ripe tomatoes, cooling mint, bright lemon, and plenty of fresh parsley all come together to create the perfect backdrop for tender couscous tossed in a drizzle of good olive oil. Truly, … Read more
Easy & Decadent Cherry Pie Bars-Paleo, Whole 30, & mSCD There’s something magical about cherries in summer. Their deep ruby-red hue, juicy burst of tart-sweet flavor, and the way they pair perfectly with a buttery crumble. Cherry season is almost over, but I had to make a recipe with them as they have always been … Read more
Moroccan Inspired Apricot & Orange Rice with Toasted Almonds Let this Moroccan-inspired rice dish whisk you away to the sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean—where the breeze carries the scent of citrus, and fresh, simple ingredients shine. This warm, vibrant side dish combines juicy grilled apricots, bright orange zest, sweet raisins, and a hint of toasted … Read more
Easy Peach Crisp with Oat Topping- (Gluten-Free, mSCD, Paleo & Whole30) Nothing says peach season quite like a warm, bubbling peach crisp. There’s something about the smell of sweet ripe peaches, a buttery golden topping, and just a hint of cinnamon and floral honey that instantly brings me back to my grandma’s kitchen. This is … Read more
The Best mSCD, Paleo, & Whole 30 Potato Salad Egg-free! Creamy Classic Potato Salad (mSCD, Paleo & Whole30-Friendly) Potato salad is the ultimate summer sidekick. From backyard BBQs and sunny picnics to family potlucks, it’s one of those dishes you can count on showing up—creamy, comforting, and full of nostalgic flavor. This version is made … Read more
Easy Overnight Oats Recipe: A Quick, Creamy Breakfast You’ll Love! We all grew up hearing that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And while it is important, actually finding time in the morning can be a challenge—especially for non-morning people like me! That’s why I love easy overnight oats. They take just … Read more