Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
Peach season is here, and while many recipes with peaches are sweet, you can make just as many savory dishes too. This salad is a great example of just that! Using peak season peaches, tomatoes, and basil this salad is an ode to the end of summer. Juicy and sweet peaches are grilled to perfection … Read more
Who says salad has to have lettuce? This quick and flavorful shrimp salad is proof that you don’t! With all the fresh flavors of the season, this is one easy lunch or dinner that you will want to make all grilling season long! Crunchy, clean cucumber, bright red onion, spicy jalapeño, creamy avocado, and savory … Read more
Beat the heat this Summer with this refreshing watermelon salad tossed in honey lime dressing! Not only is this salad cold and full of replenishing electrolytes, it takes only minutes to make, and requires only eight ingredients! I don’t know about you, but when the heat of summer hits I’m always looking for easy and … Read more
A cold side salad dish is a must for Memorial Day BBQ, and this one is a keeper! This easy salad combines cool, crunchy cucumbers, creamy dill lemon dressing, and crisp red onion for the ultimate refreshing and light side that goes well with just about anything! If you don’t tolerate the cucumber seeds well, … 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
Looking for a bright and colorful salad with in season produce and unconventional flavors? Well, this winter citrus salad is the answer! Citrus is in full swing in the winter months and not only provides extra vitamin C, but antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties as well. This salad is SCD compliant as well as vegan and … Read more
This grilled green bean salad is the perfect ode for the end of summer! Peak season green beans charred to perfection accompany sharp red onion, sweet tomatoes, and savory bacon in a bright citrus vinaigrette. Across the board, it’s sure to be a crowd favorite! Keep in mind that bacon has to be cooked very … Read more
This colorful beet salad is springtime in a bowl! The salad’s base of beets offers a sweet and earthy flavor that compliments the creamy cashew goat cheese perfectly. The arugula adds a nice peppery bright green, while the mint and the vinaigrette add cool freshness and acidity. Lastly, the toasted almonds bring a nice nutty … Read more
As I get older, I find it really is the simple things in life that bring the most joy. This salad is one of those things! This is my spin on the idea of a fresh Italian Caprese Salad (minus the mozzarella). I also opted to add a summer favorite of mine, not to mention … Read more