Julee Rosso facts for kids

Julee Rosso is an American cook and food writer. She is well-known for helping to change how people in America cooked and ate. In 1977, she and her friend Sheila Lukins opened a special food shop in New York City called The Silver Palate. They later wrote very popular cookbooks together, like The Silver Palate Cookbook. Many people say she "changed the way America eats."

Early Life and Career

Julee Rosso went to Michigan State University. She was a member of a group called Alpha Phi while she was there. For many years, from 1991 until 2021, Julee owned a cozy hotel called the Wickwood Inn. It was located in Saugatuck, Michigan.

Famous Cookbooks

Julee Rosso has written many cookbooks. Some of her most famous ones were written with her partner, Sheila Lukins.

Cookbooks with Sheila Lukins

• The Silver Palate Cookbook, published in 1979, taught many people new ways to cook.
• The Silver Palate Good Times Cookbook, from 1984, even won a special award. It received the James Beard award for "Entertaining" in 1986. This award is like a big prize for people who are great at food and cooking.
• The New Basics Cookbook, 1989
• Silver Palate Desserts, 1995

Cookbooks by Julee Rosso Alone

• Great Good Food, 1993
• Fresh Start, 1996
• Fresh Start for Meat & Fish, 1997
• Fresh Start for Vegetables, 1997
• Fresh Start for Grains & Pasta, 1997
• Fresh Start for Poultry, 1997
• Fresh Start for Soup, 1997
• Fresh Start for Fruit
• Fresh Start - Special Markets, 1996
• Fresh Start : Low fat Food and Menus Day to Day