School
L'academie de Cuisine, Howard University
Expertise
Culinary skills, Cooking tips and tricks, Cheese
- 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, DailyMeal, and Tasting Table.
Education
Danielle majored in broadcast journalism at Howard University and attended the professional culinary career training program at L'academie de Cuisine.
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Cocktails and Spirits
By Danielle Turner 4 days ago
Gin isn't a cheap spirit. Here are some of the bottles that experts say are worth their high prices.
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Cooking Tips
By Danielle Turner 15 days ago
Making roast beef sandwiches at home shouldn't be intimidating. We have the best tips that can help you build that juicy, beefy stack easily.
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Cooking Tips
By Danielle Turner 1 month ago
Sick of chicken cutlets turning out soggy, dry, or unevenly cooked? Learn the common pitfalls that can ruin your cutlets -- and how to avoid them.
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Cocktails and Spirits
By Danielle Turner 1 month ago
If you're new to vodka, follow our expert advice to find the best brands for beginners, including smooth, easy-drinking bottles and picks worth trying.
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Appliances and Gadgets
By Danielle Turner 2 months ago
Gas stoves are lauded by professionals, but using them comes with a learning curve. Avoid making these critical mistakes with your gas stove.
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Grilling and Smoking Tips
By Danielle Turner 3 months ago
If you're grilling salmon this summer, you're going to want to avoid making these major mistakes with your fillets.
By Danielle Turner 3 months ago
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Cooking Tips
By Danielle Turner 3 months ago
Sizzle steak is an affordable and tasty cut. Here's what you need to know about it to prepare it correctly at home.
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Cooking Tips
By Danielle Turner May 13th, 2025
Roasting chicken is harder than it looks. A former personal chef shared some top tips to ensure that your chicken comes out perfectly moist and flavorful.
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Cooking Tips
By Danielle Turner April 26th, 2025
Catfish should be juicy, flaky, and generally fried to perfection -- but these mistakes may be hindering the results of your efforts.
By Danielle Turner April 26th, 2025
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Baking Tips
By Danielle Turner April 1st, 2025
Bakers who have been struggling with perfecting eclairs from scratch should try these easy-peasy tips and tricks from an expert. They can make a big difference.
By Danielle Turner April 1st, 2025
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Cooking Tips
By Danielle Turner March 30th, 2025
Shepherd's pie is a warming and hearty dish for a cold winter's day, but some simple mistakes can easily downgrade the final quality of your meal.
By Danielle Turner March 30th, 2025
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Cooking Tips
By Danielle Turner March 25th, 2025
Fondue is a classic dish, but we have some ideas on how you can mix it up. Consider using a different type of cheese to provide added flavor and dimension.
By Danielle Turner March 25th, 2025
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Cooking Tips
By Danielle Turner March 20th, 2025
There is so much you can do with braised chicken. Here are some of the most common pitfalls of this cooking technique and how to avoid them.
By Danielle Turner March 20th, 2025
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Cookware
By Danielle Turner March 15th, 2025
With so many different kinds of knives that serve varying purposes, it's easy to get confused. So, keep this guide in your pocket when choosing a chef's knife.
By Danielle Turner March 15th, 2025
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Baking Tips
By Danielle Turner March 12th, 2025
Making a restaurant-worthy crème brûlée requires a little bit of know-how. These are the biggest mistakes every makes with crème brûlée and how to avoid them.
By Danielle Turner March 12th, 2025
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Cooking Tips
By Danielle Turner March 4th, 2025
If you want to incorporate pastry cream into your culinary repertoire, these are some tricks to attain the perfectly smooth and luscious pastry cream.
By Danielle Turner March 4th, 2025
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Cook
By Danielle Turner February 28th, 2025
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Cook
By Danielle Turner February 6th, 2025
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Cook
By Danielle Turner February 1st, 2025
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Cook
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Cook
By Danielle Turner January 5th, 2025
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Cook
By Danielle Turner December 28th, 2024
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Cook
By Danielle Turner December 24th, 2024
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Cook
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Cook
By Danielle Turner December 3rd, 2024
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Cook
By Danielle Turner December 2nd, 2024
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Grocery
By Danielle Turner November 24th, 2024
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