Recipes

Beer goes with everything!

A beer tasting may sound a little different, but when your learning about Northern European cuisine it goes hand in hand. This week students of the Northern European cooking lesson at the “Danny Boome Cooking School” enjoyed some great beer thanks to our friends at Diageo ,

In Season: Autumn Harvest

The Leafs are turning and Autumn has arrived ! From September through November look out for this wonderful array of produce and get cooking seasonally!

In Season:Summer Harvest

Summer has began! From June through August look out for this wonderful array of produce and get cooking seasonally!

In Season:Spring Harvest

Spring has sprung! From April through June look out for this wonderful array of produce and get cooking seasonally!

Holiday Rescue: How to cook the perfect Turkey & Gravy.

Turkey day is just around the corner, So before it’s to late! Here’s my way of how to make the perfect Turkey with Gravy, also through out the recipe I’ve jotted some handy notes down for you.

4 in 30 (Cooking Blog)

Danny’s New Cooking Blog, “4 in 30?, will be delivering  you this autumn, Four Three course menus that you can cook in 30 minutes, every month! And once you’ve tried to make them, Danny wants you to then share your experiences about your dinner party or a meal for one.
Let Danny know your thoughts and [...]

Danny on Brain Food Part 2

If you give your brain the right nutrients, you will be able to think quicker, retain more information, be better coordinated and have improved concentration – which is all really important if you are learning.

Danny on Brain Food

The food we eat directly affects the performance of our brain. Recent studies suggest that by eating the right food, you can boost your IQ, improve your mood, sharpen your memory and keep your mind active.

Lemon Panna Cotta with Raspberry Coulis

A yummy summer dessert that’s easy to make and a delicious treat!

Crusted Rack of Lamb with Jus & Baby Carrot Asparagus Bundles

Who doesn’t love a good lamb chop? Danny’s recipe is sure to make your mouth water!

Seared Scallops with Pancetta over Avocado and Wasabi

Scallops are excellent brain food, and this spicy treatment is sure to please your guests!

Dandy Beer

This Dandy Beer is Danny’s twist on a Shandy, but with a bit more kick and bite.

Grilled Corn and Fried Goat Cheese Salad

A summer salad that’s warm, delicious and totally nutritious!

Beer Marinated T-Bone Steak..and then sum!

Here’s a meal – a beer marinated T-Bone steak, sautéed onions and mushrooms, topped with a fried egg!

Baked Potatoes with Herb Butter

Baked potatoes home-style – with a nice touch of herbs and spices!

Grilled Peach Salad with Grapefruit Vinaigrette

Ingredients
4 cups arugula
1 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned, juiced
2 large peaches, pitted and sliced into 8ths
3 Scallion’s finely sliced
1 tbsp honey
3 tbsp Grapeseed Oil, plus more for brushing
Salt and Pepper to taste
Pre-heat grill to medium. Section the grapefruit over a small bowl to capture any juice with a pairing knife. Once you have removed all sections [...]

Grilled Stuffed Poblanos

Ingredients
4 poblanos, roasted, seeded, skins removed
1 tbsp butter
1 small onion, diced
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup pepita seeds, toasted
1 small tomato, diced
1 cup yellow cooked rice, recipe to follow
½ tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 cup cilantro
1 cup monterery cheese
½ cup sour cream
For Rice
¾ cup yellow rice
1 2/3 cup water
salt
Boil 1 2/3 cups of salted water. [...]

Chicken Tortilla Soup

2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced
2 tbsp garlic, minced
2 jalepeno, finely diced
6 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 (14.5) can fire roasted diced tomatoes
1 (14.5) can black beans, rinsed and drained
3 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
juice of 2 limes, plus wedges for garnish
1 cup cilantro, rough chop
1 8-inch flour tortilla, grilled, cut into thin strips
1 [...]

Blood Orange Lemonade

Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
½ cup water
1 cup fresh blood orange juice, 4-6 blood oranges
1 cup fresh lemon juice, 6-8 lemons
ice
3 cups Club Soda or water
lemon and orange slices, garnish
mint sprigs, garnish
Method:
In a medium saucepan heat sugar and water to a syrup consistency and let cool. Juice all blood oranges and lemons to yield 1 cup each. [...]

Grilled Savory Zucchini Flat Bread

Ingredients:
1 pre-made pizza dough
1 tbsp Olive oil, plus more for brushing
½ parmesan cheese, shredded
1 large zucchini, cut crosswise on a bias 1/8-inch thick
3 large shallots, thinly sliced
Fresh cracked pepper to taste
Method:
Pre-heat grill to med-high.
Oil barbeque grill topper or a baking sheet tray. With your hands work your dough ball out onto a lightly floured surface [...]

Chicken and Seafood Gumbo

Ingredients:
½ cup vegetable oil
½ ap flour
3 stalks celery, diced
1 medium onion, finely diced
1 green pepper, cored, seeded and diced
2 tbs bourbon
6 cups lower-sodium chicken broth
1 can (12oz. size) diced tomatoes
2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 cups sliced okra
2 bay leafs
1 tbs hot sauce, see recipe below
1 tsp salt, or to [...]

Baked Figs with Chopped Pistachios in Mascarpone

1 pound fresh figs
1 teaspoon honey
8 ounces mascarpone
1/2 pound unsalted pistachios (shelled)
Ground cinnamon and grated dark chocolate, garnish
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
For each fig, cut a cross over the stem end, just deep enough to gently squeeze the fig open. Place on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 5 to 10 [...]

French Green Beans

1 pound French green beans (haricots verts)
Kosher Salt
Fill a large saucepan with water, and bring to a boil. Add a handful of salt. Meanwhile, trim the ends off green beans, discarding any that are discolored or damaged. Add to the boiling water, and blanch for 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp tender. Drain the [...]

Dijon Mashed Potatoes

1 pound yukon gold potatoes
Salt
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Pinch ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon whole grain Dijon mustard
Freshly ground black pepper
Fill a large saucepan about halfway, with warm water. Bring to a simmer. Peel and slice potatoes, and add them to the simmering water. Add a few pinches of salt, increase the heat, and bring to [...]

Short Rib Bourguignonne

Rub:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 to 4 pounds beef short ribs, cut into thirds
3 to 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup bacon lardoons, diced
2 large white onions, sliced
4 shallots, quartered
1 pound mushrooms
1 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup carrots, diced
2 cups red wine or half bottle
4 cups beef stock [...]

Sour Cream and Lemon Honey Corn Muffins

2 large eggs
1 cup light sour cream
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing
1/4 cup milk
1/3 cup honey
1 lemon zested, juiced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease your muffin tray. Mixture is prepared in 2 parts – wet and dry. First prepare the [...]

Raspberry Iced Tea Punch

Ice
3 cups tea, freshly brewed, sweetened to taste and chilled
2 nectarines, pitted and sliced
1 pint fresh raspberries
1 lemon, sliced
20 fresh mint leaves
1 bottle sparkling white wine
Fill a large pitcher with the nectarines, raspberries, lemon and mint. Then add your tea and let sit for about 5 minutes to infuse. Once your ready to serve add [...]

Black Bean and Mango Salsa

1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 roasted red tomatoes, recipe follows
1 mango, finely diced
1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 cup freshly chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon lime zest
1 tablespoon orange zest
4 tablespoons lime juice
1 orange, juiced
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Roasted Red Tomatoes:
2 large red tomatoes, quartered
1 [...]

Danny’s Spicy Fried Chicken

4 legs and thighs, separated
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup chipotle in adobo sauce, chopped (or 1 whole can)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
Vegetable oil for frying
For marinade:
In a large zip top bag place chicken pieces with the buttermilk and chipotle. Close bag and mix making sure mixture is evenly [...]

Limoncello Raspberry Float

2 scoops raspberry sorbet
2 scoops vanilla ice cream
6 oz. Limoncello
6 oz. Club Soda
Lemon peel twist, garnish
Fill 2 glasses with one scoop of sorbet and one scoop of vanilla ice cream each. Pour 3 oz of Limoncello and 3 oz of Club Soda into each glass to create your float. Garnish with lemon twist.

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