Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
Strawberry and rhubarb are a classic combination and for good reason. Not only do they grow in season together, but the sweetness of the strawberry is the perfect balance to the tart and sour rhubarb. I like to pair this jam with toasted cashew bread for the ultimate morning toast and jam combo! What is … Read more
With the warmer weather finally here, grilling season is just starting to get underway! I couldn’t think of a better way to do that than with this fresh & fruity strawberry salsa with honey lime vinaigrette over grilled chicken. Sweet, peak season strawberries, tropical mango, and creamy avocado, are balanced by zesty jalapeno and red … Read more
Indian butter chicken is a classic dish originating from Delhi, India in the late 1940’s and is traditionally known as murgh makhani. Many people may think butter is a main ingredient in this chicken dish, but it actually gets its name from its velvety rich and smooth texture. This signature tomato based sauce is a … Read more
Spring is in full swing and strawberries and kiwi are now in season. This smoothie is a great and easy way to enjoy both! Fresh and fruity strawberries and tropical kiwi come together for a classic flavor profile quintessentially Spring. Blended with smooth and nutty almond milk, rich and creamy cashew butter, and sweet date … Read more
Happy 4th of July! Fireworks, BBQ, and all things red, white, and blue. Celebrate our Nation’s independence with this patriotic flag cake! Whether you’re hosting your own get together or going to someone else’s, this flag cake is sure to be the center of attention! Soft, moist almond cake is encased in airy, sweet, marshmallow … Read more
Happy Memorial Day! Celebrate our nation’s colors with these fun and refreshing red, white, and blue popsicles. Strawberry makes the red layer, coconut makes the white, and blueberries make the blue. All layered in a bright and festive display, these will mesmerize any guest! Growing up, my favorite popsicles were the kind with real fruit … Read more
Happy first day of Spring! With warmer weather and outdoor activities just around the corner you’ll want to have this strawberry limeade all season long! Bright tart citrus cuts through sweet and ripe strawberries creating the perfect combination of Spring goodness. Complemented by cool mint humming in the background and floral honey tying it all … Read more
February holds three birthdays in our house, including mine, so in honor of that I have decided to share the strawberry cake recipe I make every year for our celebration. I chose to make it into cupcakes which is less time consuming and not quite as daunting as trying to ice and decorate an entire … Read more
Happy Valentine’s Day! These strawberry cake pops are the perfect treat for yourself and your valentine. Fun to make and decorate, these cake pops are great for making with the kiddos too. Grain-free, refined sugar-free, and artificial color-free you can feel good about serving these festive cake pops. Soft, fruity, pink cake is encased by … Read more
Happy 4th of July! This sorbet trio is the perfect way to celebrate and beat the heat! Cool fruity strawberry is accompanied by tart citrus and sweet blueberry for the perfect trifecta of a dessert. While the colors aren’t quite red, white, and blue these sorbets still uphold the American spirit. The white, is more … Read more