Danny Boome helps Jennifer in Connecticut create a perfect, crispy southern fried chicken, sour cream and lemon corn muffins, a black bean and mango salsa and a fruity raspberry ice tea.
Danny Boome helps Amy in New Jersey reconnect with her roots by creating authentic chicken enchiladas with a spicy green sauce and long grain rice. And no Mexican meal would be complete without a margarita...Danny serves his up on the rocks with a tangy twist from pomegranate juice.
It's Danny Boome to the rescue to help turn Jenna from New York's Thai food around by creating classic vegetable summer rolls, shrimp pad thai and a sweet and spicy thai iced tea.
Danny Boome teaches a mother of two in Hopewell Junction, N.Y. to make a cheesy shepherd's pie, homemade biscuits, and a warm apple crumble the whole family is going to love.
Carlos just returned from Iraq and wants to honor his wife with a special meal. It's up to Danny to help this hometown hero rev up the romance and surprise his sweetie with a menu of oysters with an herb crust, pan-seared sea bass and melted white chocolate sauce.
Danny Boome brings a med student's meal back to life with a heart-friendly menu of baked citrus salmon, roast vegetable cous cous, watercress salad with citrus vinaigrette and a fresh fruit & lemon.
With Danny's help, Jorel from New York would like to master the fine art of entertaining and host her first cocktail party! On the menu and sure to impress her friends are honey and mustard shrimp skewers, asparagus bundles, onion and goat cheese tartlets, a festive cheese plate with chutney and a poor man's Kir Royale.
Master marketer Liz has a regular Monday night supper club in Austin, Tx. that needs help. Enter Danny Boome, with a simple technique to take Liz from Pasta Klutz to Pasta Queen. He's got easy herb gnocchi with a rich mushroom sauce, spinach salad plus an easy and impressive limoncello drink.
Civil engineer and world traveler Zion loves Chinese food. But when she returns home to Austin, Tx., her Chinese takeout always tops the tastes she's been whipping up at home. Zion needs Danny to stir up some serious flavor in her kitchen and get her out of the takeout habit.
Newspaper gal Shannon is bracing herself for her rock and roll boyfriend Matt's 30th birthday and the stakes are high. Danny Boome has an amazing menu for this battle of the band's birthday - seared scallops with pancetta over a spicy avocado puree and a show stopping rack of lamb with elegant asparagus bundles.
Jo just built a new porch on her Austin home complete with a gas grill to turn out perfect juicy steaks. Problem is, her steaks are more gristle than great. Danny turns up the heat with tips for the ultimate steak and delicious sides - all made on the grill! He's got beer marinated t bones over sautéed onions and mushrooms topped with a fried egg. On the side, potatoes baked on the grill with savory herb butter, grilled corn salad and a Danny Boom special beer drink spiked with a secret ingredient.
Austin native Frieda has just one night when both she and her husband are off work, so Sunday suppers are their special time. Danny's got the answer with Texas Chicken Tortilla soup loaded with fresh local veggies, plus stuffed poblano peppers and grilled peach salad.
Rebecca has been trying for years, but just can't recreate her mother's famous gumbo. It's up to Danny to help keep the tradition alive with his chicken and seafood gumbo over rice. A savory Zucchini Bread on the side soaks up the juices and a blood orange lemonade washes it all down.
Jackie loves celebrating her birthday with a brunch, but her broccoli quiche is getting tired and she's looking for new ideas to keep the party going! Danny's solution? Make it an eggless brunch and make it outdoors on the grill!
Schoolteacher Ashlie can't help it. She loves meatballs any way you serve them! She'd like to find new ways to cook her favorite dish, a nod to her Sicilian heritage. Danny shows her a foolproof way to make tender meatballs and a new way of eating them--in soup!
Grad student Toni wants to make authentic marinara from scratch, just the way she remembers it from her days living in Italy. Danny shows her the perfect recipe and he uses it in a delectable meal that will transport her back to Italy!
For Heather, heaven is a one pot dish placed in the middle of the table that brings everybody together with warm, spicy, intense flavors. Danny forges an easy solution for a fast and friendly dinner party by going Moroccan!
Danny helps a woman in a beautiful mountainside cottage that draws guests all summer long, so many she doesn't always know how to feed them all! Dannys shows her a menu for Minted Lamb Burgers, Prawn skewers and lemon dill potato salad.
Danny helps a Stapleton, Colo. woman planning a three-course dipping dinner, but past attempts have involved flaming oil and separated cheese disasters. Danny needs to turn this calamity into a classy affair.
Mary loves to cook but has hit a culinary roadblock with her marinated flank steak and polenta. It's Danny to the rescue with the secret to tender flank steak, creamy polenta and grilled Brioche S'mores.
Erin grew up cooking for her family, but never got the hang of the Key Lime Pie she and her new husband crave. Danny teaches her a Banoffee Pie, a Mojito Lime Pie and Cookie and Pecan Bars.
Teacher Brooke loves a party, but hates the expense. She's looking for a way to host a faculty party for all 20 teachers at school that's simple, elegant and doable on a teacher's salary.
Carrie just remodeled her kitchen and wants to inaugurate it on the high holy day of American cooking - Thanksgiving. Trouble is, the big bird intimidates her so much, she's never made one! Danny's Citrus Turkey is so easy and tasty, she'll be making it even when it's not Thanksgiving!
Kate from Brooklyn want to entertain her friends with a foolproof dinner party menu. Danny helps out with a menu including Coq Au Vin, Parsnip and Turnip Mash and Honey Apple and Nectarine Tart.
Danny helps a daughter from Jersey City learn the ropes to help her mom cook a holiday meal. Danny teaches the recipes for Roast Beef with Ginger, Wilted Bok Choy and Scallions, Mashed Butternut Squash and Pears and a Coconut-Cream Trifle.
Danny's got a romantic menu no woman — or man — can resist. He gives new meaning to the term "hot date" when he brings out a tender filet mignon in flames! Danny seals the deal with pan seared asparagus, potato gratin, and mini chocolate cakes.