Meet Chef Abbie
Abbie Gellman, MS RD CDN
Hi, I’m Abbie! I’m a New York City culinary and nutrition expert. I’m part of a small, elite group of professionals in the U.S. who’s credentialed as both a registered dietitian and chef.
I received a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University, a master’s degree from Columbia University, and a culinary arts degree from the award-winning Institute of Culinary Education in New York City. Presently, I am a member of the Science Advisory Board for Nutraceutical, a health and wellness company that developed the very first dietary supplements in the U.S.
3-Time Mediterranean Cookbook Author
Many of my nutritious and simple recipes focus on the Mediterranean, showcasing the ingredients, flavors, and cooking styles of the more than 20 countries that make up that region. All can be found in my three cookbooks, Mediterranean DASH Diet, Mediterranean Pressure Cooking, and Instant Pot Mediterranean Diet.
Chef & Registered Dietitian With Extensive Media Experienced
A seasoned culinary nutritionist and chef, I have the personality and presence to step in front of the cameras. I’ve appeared on numerous talk shows and my delicious and healthy recipe videos are extremely popular with thousands of Millennials and Generation X men and women.
I’ve created, produced, and starred in more than 500 videos on my YouTube channel, Chef Abbie Gellman, as well as videos for well-known food companies and commodity boards.
My YouTube channel gets tens of thousands of views, totaling more than 1 million since its launch. My most popular, No Mayo Avocado Egg Salad, has gotten over 115,000 views. Other favorites are Pickled Red Cabbage, Fresh versus Frozen Produce, and one of my most recent and favorite dessert recipes for Hello Dollies Bars. See more of my recipes.
In addition to my strong social food content, l’ve developed three lines of healthy frozen meals that are nationally distributed and available under the Walmart Better for You Great Value and Happi Foodi brands.
Abbie In The Media
Dual Specialty In Culinary & Nutrition
I have been quoted more than 1,000 times in a variety of print and online magazines, such as U.S. News & World Report, Washington Post, Women’s Health, Real Simple, The Healthy, Vegetarian Times, Runner’s World, MSN.com, LA Weekly, and Today.com.
I’ve written more than 50 articles and created more than 75 recipes for online and print publications like, Livestrong.com, IDEA Journal, Food & Nutrition Magazine, Diabetic Living, Eating Well, American Fitness, and Today’s Dietitian.
As both a Registered Dietitian and professionally trained Chef, am a favorite with commodity boards, food companies, and PR firms because of my strength in communicating key brand messages and ability to present live in person and on-camera cooking demos.
I have partnered with many high-profile brands, including Barilla Pasta, Egg Nutrition Center, General Mills, Mission Avocados, Quaker Oats Company, Starkist and The Wonderful Company.
More Things I Love
I am the single mom of 14-year-old Olivia. And, when I’m not hard at work cooking or appearing on TV, you may find me at the final table of a poker tournament in Las Vegas.
Brand Services
- Writing and expert interviews
- Instructional or demo video creation or live cooking demonstration
- Food product development • Event and public speaking
- Chef nutrition advisor
- Brand spokesperson
