THE GOURMET RD'S GUIDE TO

Holiday Shopping

HOLIDAY GUIDE

Celebrating the Cook in All of Us

Cookbooks

28-DAY DASH DIET COOKBOOK

a holistic plan to jumpstart the new year

BRAIN HEALTH COOKBOOK

boost brain health with nutritious, wholesome recipes

MIND DIET PLAN & COOKBOOK

a toast to health with delish recipes & meal plans

LOVE & LEMONS COOKBOOK

a loving tribute to farmer’s market fare

MEDITERRANEAN DIET COOKBOOK

celebrate the season with healthful, vibrant recipes

HONEYSUCKLE COOKBOOK

easy & craveable Asian-inspired recipes

COOK WITH ME COOKBOOK

shared memories of how food brings us together

Kitchen Necessities

OXO STAINLESS STEEL MIXING BOWL SET

lightweight, non-skid & oh so helpful

LODGE 6-QUART CAST IRON DUTCH OVEN

be of good cheer for stews, soups & coziness

LODGE CAST IRON SKILLET

lasts a lifetime & imparts amazing flavors

LODGE 3.6-QUART CAST IRON CASSEROLE PAN

beautiful workhorse that goes from oven to table

Wilton Donut Baking Pans

because why not bake mouth-watering donuts

Homestia Measuring Cups & Spoons

cups overflowing with the promise of baked treasures

WALNUT WOOD CUTTING BOARD

a gorgeous board for both chopping & charcuterie

SALT & PEPPER STONEWARE CELLARS

pretty & practical storage for everyday use

OXO GOOD GRIPS WOODEN SPOON SET

these cuties are a cook’s faithful friend

MICROPLANE ZESTER/GRATER

add zip & zest to cooking & baking

LINEN KITCHEN TOWELS

fresh linens are always appreciated

CHAMBRAY POTHOLDERS & OVEN MITTS

grab that bubbling over casserole confidently

LINEN KITCHEN CROSS BACK APRON

lovely enough to keep on when guests arrive

OXO GOOD GRIPS PREP Y-PEELER

say hello to homemade mashed potatoes

MARBLE MORTAR & PESTLE

cooks adore its beauty & functionality

Small Appliances

KITCHENAID 3 ½-CUP FOOD CHOPPER

mini but mighty for precision results

VITAMIX EXPLORIAN BLENDER

a game-changing gift for healthy living

KITCHENAID 7-CUP FOOD PROCESSOR

cooks appreciate the ease of use & clean up

INSTANT POT ELECTRIC PRESSURE COOKER

homemade fast food at warp speed

Ninja 4-Quart Air Fryer

enter the world of guilt-free fried food

Food Storage

PANTRY ORGANIZATION & FOOD STORAGE

start the new year with a ship shape pantry

GLASS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS

ideal for healthy prep & storing leftovers

MINI SPICE JARS & LABELS

perfectly sized jars for organized home cooks

STASHER SILICONE FOOD BAGS

reusable, eco friendly way to stash food

Coffee & Cocktails

FRENCH PRESS

turn a cozy cup into ooh la la

COCKTAIL SHAKER

shake your way through holiday festivities

COCKTAIL MUDDLER

a must-have to elevate your home cocktailing

WINE CORKSCREW

for the sommelier in all of us

YETI RAMBLER SLIM CAN

for the hard seltzer & canned vino fans

YETI RAMBLER LOWBALL

enjoy whiskey or coffee in the great outdoors

YETI RAMBLER MUG

hot or cold, keep rambling along

Knives

MAC 6 ½” VEGETABLE CLEAVER

gracefully prep those daily fruits & veggies

SHUN CLASSIC 8” CHEF’S KNIFE

a hardworking staple for aspiring cooks

J.A. HENCKELS 8” CHEF’S KNIFE

chop, mince, slice & dice for delectable meals

JA HENCKELS 3” PARING KNIFE

peeling an apple was never so easy

WALNUT MAGNETIC KNIFE STRIP

save space & keep those daily knives handy

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The Must-Have Essentials

The Essentials Checklist is your ticket to a well-stocked kitchen and more enjoyable cooking! From pantry and freezer staples to fresh ingredients, these are the ingredients you’ll find most often in my recipes. With a bit of prep, you can skip that extra trip to the store and instead pour yourself some wine.

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About me

Hi, I’m Julie!
Chef – Registered Dietitian – Passionate about Easy Healthy Eating

I love food and know you do too! Let’s revel in it together. I’m a chef, dietitian, cookbook author and recipe creator living an inspired foodie life in the heartland. I’ve spent long hours studying human nutrition so you don’t have to — and I’m dedicated to sharing that info in easy, digestible bites. In The Gourmet RD kitchen, you’ll find tips and recipes to help you enjoy cooking craveable, wholesome and nutritious foods.

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