Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
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
If you’ve been eyeing the viral Dubai Chocolate Bar trend, this is your gut-friendly ticket to join in! These bars are all about luxe flavor combos and nutty, creamy textures encased in rich chocolate. These Dubai Inspired Chocolate Bars are my mSCD and Paleo spin on the luxurious treat—layered with creamy pistachio-tahini filling, and crisp … Read more
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Celebrate with this traditional Irish side dish of Colcannon! A simple and comforting dish of potatoes and kale or cabbage with green onion and butter. Often served on St. Patty’s Day as well as Halloween. For Halloween however, it’s customary to put a token of some sort to tell the fortune … Read more
Homemade chili is a comfort food for me, as it was one of my childhood favorites in the cold of Midwest winters. My mom would make it in the slow cooker and the whole house would smell so good and enticing. Drawing on my fond memories of hot chili on a cold winter day, I … Read more
What would Thanksgiving be without some pie? An all-American classic pie is an essential part of the thanksgiving line up, and if you’re over pumpkin I have got the perfect pie for you; this dairy-free mSCD chocolate silk pie! This dairy-free chocolate silk pie has all of the flavor and velvety texture, without dairy or … Read more