Danielle Turner
School
L'academie De Cuisine, Howard University
Expertise
Culinary Skills, Cooking Tips & Tricks, Home Cooking
- Danielle was the food stylist for Seasons 1 & 2 of the PBS cooking show "Pati's Mexican Table."
- As a cooking instructor, she has taught more than 8,000 students in more than 800 cooking classes.
- Danielle was the private cooking coach for three contestants on Food Network's "Chopped Junior."
Experience
Danielle is a professionally trained chef whose superpower is making cooking simple. She owned a thriving personal chef service for more than 15 years, preparing restaurant-quality meals in the comfort of her clients' homes. She has taught professional and recreational cooking classes at numerous venues in the Washington, DC area. Her food styling experience includes national television shows and segments, satellite media tours, live cooking events and demonstrations, and cookbooks, including "Made With Love: The Meals on Wheels Family Cookbook." Danielle has penned articles for The MICHELIN guide website, the Food Network Holiday Survival Guide, the Food Network Summer Grilling Guide, DC Metro Plus Magazine, and DailyMeal.com.
Education
Danielle majored in broadcast journalism at Howard University and attended the professional culinary career training program at L'academie de Cuisine, the premier culinary school in the Washington, DC area prior to its closing in 2017.
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Stories By Danielle Turner
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The humble cauliflower steak is tasty but also prone to errors. From improper temperature to lack of seasoning, we share our favorite tips.
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Salads are best with a bit of crunch. Fortunately, baking your own homemade croutons is simple. Follow these tips from a pro to make them even better.
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Making homemade croissants as good as your local bakery is possible. An expert baker explains the eight things you should keep in mind for home pastry making.
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Long treasured for their health-boosting benefits, maitake mushrooms are also delicious and adaptable for many dishes, as explained by a professional chef.
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Roasting vegetables is a great way to enhance their flavor, if it's done right. A cooking instructor tells us how to avoid these mistakes that everyone makes.
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Hoop cheese is cheddar's lesser-known cousin that many people don't know about. But you may want to familiarize yourself with this staple of the South.
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French onion soup is undoubtedly a classic meal. Even as a novice cook, you can make this comfort dish with these culinary tips from our in-house expert.
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With its distinctive flavor, quinoa is a flexible addition to your kitchen arsenal. Here are some tips to make your finished quinoa light and fluffy.
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While no kitchen is complete without a versatile cast iron skillet, there are some foods that are best cooked in pans made of other materials.
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Whether you're a connoisseur or newbie foodie, learning the basics of pâté will open up a world of flavor and texture. Here's what you need to know.
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The rich flavor of brown butter is a major recipe enhancer, but a lot can go wrong while making it. A cooking instructor's tips will help you do it right.
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Few fruits are more crowd-pleasing than watermelon, but picking the perfect one can be a challenge. A pro chef provides tips for buying marvelous melons.
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If you want to cook mahi mahi like a professional chef, you have to follow the advice of one. An expert says these are the most common mahi mahi mistakes.
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Like all restaurants, food trucks have etiquette rules to follow. We interviewed a food truck owner about best practices when ordering from a mobile kitchen.
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There are many different types of bourbon out there. A few whiskey experts taught us how about the different styles, and what it takes to make each one of them.
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America's most famous brand of oatmeal has a fascinating history. Read on to learn everything from the origin of the name to radioactive experiments.
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Boozy butter can be a fun way to spice up your weekly meals. Here are some of the biggest mistakes people make when creating it, and how to avoid them.
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Braising may have existed for 300,000 years, but plenty of home cooks have yet to master this cooking technique. Here are nine essential tips for braising.
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Blackstone griddles are a game changing kitchen tool, but there are tips and tricks to get the most from them. We talked to an expert to learn a few of them.
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Heavenly mousse is an amazing treat when it's prepared properly, but making mistakes in the process is all too easy. Check out our tips for flubs to avoid.
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Cutting boards are a must-have for every kitchen. Here are some vital tips for using and maintaining your cutting boards in your kitchen so they last.
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Baking sheets are versatile and handy in a kitchen environment, but are you making these mistakes that would compromise their longevity and performance?
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It's easy to get caught up in a cycle of eating the same thing week after week, so mix it up with some purple sweet potatoes. Let's learn all about them.
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Dutch ovens aren't just for cooking beef stews. From cleaning advice to cooking tips, here's how to make the most of these brilliant all-purpose pots.
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In a country with some of the best cheese in the world, Formai de Mut stands out. We interview an expert to learn about this amazing Italian cheese.
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Looking to enjoy some excellent steak in Washington D.C.? Then check out our local expert's picks for the 13 best steakhouses in the nation's capital.
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Craving roast beef but short on time? Consider popping it in an air fryer for a fast, convenient weekday dinner. Read on for all the tips.