Essence of Emeril (2025)
Essence of Emeril is a Food Network show hosted by chef Emeril Lagasse. In each episode, Emeril shares with his viewers some of his 'kicked-up' recipes, similar to those on Emeril Live, but with a far calmer demeanor and quieter tone, and usually without the trademark apron that has become his Emeril Live uniform starting with the 2000 season. On some of the episodes, some of Emeril's friends/workers make an appearance. An example was when he invited three of his workers from his Homebase in Louisiana to cook up some healthy recipes. His "Essence of Emeril" set has a wine cabinet, a built-in deep fryer, and other appliances. When he cooks with a specific ingredient he explains what it is and how it is made.
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Episode 1 - Pasta
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Episode 2 - Eggplant
Release Date: 1994-11-17Summer Ratatouille, Eggplant Salad with Mushroom Dressing.
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Episode 3 - Chicken
Release Date: 1994-11-18Roast Garlic Chicken and Vegetables, New Wave Chicken.
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Episode 4 - Beef
Release Date: 1994-11-21Stuffed Filet of Beef with Bordelaise Sauce, Cowboy Steaks.
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Episode 5 - Fish and Chips
Release Date: 1994-11-22Fish and Vinegar Chips, Fish and Chips with Tartar Sauce
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Episode 6 - Turkey
Release Date: 1994-11-23Andouille Cornbread Stuffing, New Orleans Oyster Stuffing, Turkey Chili.
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Episode 7 - Kale Soup
Release Date:Kale and Chorizo Soup, New England Clam Chowder.
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Episode 8 - Pate Choux
Release Date:Herbed Profiteroles, Savory Filling, Cream or Jelly Profiteroles, Sweet Filling, Garlic Soup and Croutons.
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Episode 9 - Soup
Release Date:Garlic Soup with Croutons, Dr. E's Get Well Chicken and Vegetable Soup.
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Episode 10 - Cream Soups
Release Date:Corn Crab Bisque, Roasted Pepper Cream Soup.
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Episode 11 - Gumbo
Release Date:Seafood Okra Gumbo, Chicken Sausage Gumbo.
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Episode 12 - Etouffee
Release Date:Chicken Etouffee with Rice, Shrimp Etouffee No Roux.
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Episode 13 - Shrimp
Release Date:Seared Shrimp with Basil, Oil-Baked Stuffed Shrimp.
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Episode 14 - Mirliton
Release Date:Tomato Mirliton Relish, Lyonnaise Mirlitons, Baked Shrimp-Stuffed Mirlitons.
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Episode 15 - Shellfish
Release Date:Shellfish Preparation and Storage, Festival Crab Pies.
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Episode 16 - Po'boy
Release Date:Fried Oyster Po' Boy, Grilled Shrimp Po' Boy, Muffaletta Po' Boy.
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Episode 17 - Artichoke
Release Date:Artichoke Seafood Salad, Baked Stuffed Artichoke.
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Episode 18 - Papiotte
Release Date:Fish Covered in Parchment Paper, Shellfish with Sausage and Broth.
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Episode 19 - Rice
Release Date:Basic Rice Pilaf, Jambalaya with Smoked Sausage or Chicken, Leftover Rice with Fried Vegetables.
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Episode 20 - Paneed Meats
Release Date:Chicken with Creamed Garlic Potatoes and Braised Kale, Paneed Salmon with Dilled Creamy Pasta.
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Episode 21 - Biscuits
Release Date:Empanadas, Biscuits with Berry Fillings.
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Episode 22 - Bbq
Release Date:Texas Style BBQ Ribs, Nola Ribs, BBQ Shrimp with Jalapeño Biscuits.
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Episode 23 - Cheesecakes
Release Date:Goat Cheesecake, Smoked Salmon Cheesecake.
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Episode 24 - Pork Chops
Release Date:Pork Chops, Accompaniments, Mexican Mole Sauce, Tamarind Glaze, Caramelized Sweet Potatoes.
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Episode 25 - Lamb
Release Date:Leg of Lamb stuffed with Goat Cheese and Spinach Stuffing, Lamb Kabobs.
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Episode 26 - Southwest Chicken
Release Date:Chicken with Black Bean Chili, Guacamole, Salsa, Fried Tortilla Chips.
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Episode 27 - Crusting
Release Date:Fish with Potato Crust and Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, Andouille Crusted Scallops with Creole Mustard.
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Episode 28 - Jambalaya
Release Date:Cajun Jambalaya, Shrimp Creole.
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Episode 29 - Bread Pudding
Release Date:Sweet Potato Pecan Bread Pudding, Classic New Orleans Bread Pudding, Banana Chocolate Bread Pudding.
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Episode 30 - East Coast Fish
Release Date:Scrod with Onion Crisps, Swordfish with Mom's Portuguese Sauce.
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Episode 31 - Brunch
Release Date:Smoked Salmon, Poached Eggs, Grit Cakes, New Orleans Eggs, Eye Openers.
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Episode 32 - Beignets
Release Date:Plain Beignet, Crawfish Beignet, Banana Beignet.
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Episode 33 - Oysters
Release Date:Oysters Rockefeller, Oyster Soup.
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Episode 34 - Stews
Release Date:Navarin of Lamb Stew, Duck Stew with Dumplings.
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Episode 35 - Roulades
Release Date:Duck Roulade, Simple Roulade Sauces.
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Episode 36 - Gravlox / salmon
Release Date:Preparing and Curing Gravlax, Lemon and Dill Gravlax, Serving Gravlax.
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Episode 37 - Down Home
Release Date:Bernard's Southern Cooked Greens, Corn Bread, Dirty Rice, Southern Fried Chicken.
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Episode 38 - Duck
Release Date:Smothered Duck, Whole Duck with Citrus Rub.
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Episode 39 - Cooking with Crust
Release Date:Sweet Pie Dough, Old Fashioned Crisp, Wrapped Cobblers.
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Episode 40 - Pecan Pies
Release Date:Pie Dough, Sweet Potato Pecan Pie, Chocolate Pecan Pie.
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Episode 41 - Chocolate
Release Date:Chocolate-Pecan Fudge Cake, Chocolate Genoise with Raspberry Filling.
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Episode 42 - Candies
Release Date:Bourbon Balls, Rum Balls, Pralines.
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Episode 43 - Sausage
Release Date:Breakfast Sausage, Sausage Cabbage Bake.
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Episode 44 - Portugese Memories
Release Date:Bacalhau, Spicy Salt Cod Cakes, Miss Hilda's Favas.
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Episode 45 - Stuffed Breads
Release Date:Crawfish Breads, Chorizo Bread, Sausage Bread.
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Episode 46 - Breads
Release Date:Rosemary Flatbreads, Portuguese Sweet Bread, Quick Muffins.
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Episode 47 - Legumes
Release Date:Red Bean Soup, White Bean and Bacon Soup, Red Beans and Rice.
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Episode 48 - Savory Cakes
Release Date:New Orleans Crab Cakes, Leek and Goat Cheese.
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Episode 49 - Truffles
Release Date:Gaufrette Potatoes Topped with Cilantro Cream, New Potatoes with Grated Truffles.
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Episode 50 - Hashes
Release Date:Traditional Hash, Crab with Sweet Potato Hash, Sabayon.
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Episode 51 - Eggs
Release Date:Eggs with Sabayon and Truffles, Eggs Sardou.
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Episode 52 - Dumplings
Release Date:Ravioli, Pot Stickers, Gnocchi.
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Episode 53 - Cheeses
Release Date:Goat Cheese, Goat Cheese and Spinach Tart.
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Episode 54 - Tarts
Release Date:Pear Tart with Caramel Sauce, Upside-Down Spinach Tart, Bananas Foster Tart.
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Episode 55 - Tuna
Release Date:Tuna Steak with Guacamole and Salsa Cruda, Wok fried Tuna Salad, Sunday Tuna.
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Episode 56 - Chilies
Release Date:Crawfish Relleno, Green Chile Stew, Pine Nut-Crusted Chicken with Mole Sauce.
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Episode 57 - Creative Pizza
Release Date:Basic Pizza Dough, Portuguese Pizza, Lobster Pizza.
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Episode 58 - Tamales
Release Date:Basic Tamales, Spicy Duck Tamales, Chicken and Corn Tamales.
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Episode 59 - Vietnamese
Release Date:Crab and Sugar Cane Soup, Spring Rolls.
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Episode 60 - Salsa
Release Date:Basic Salsa, Mo's Mom's Encebollado, Creative Salsa, Tropical Fruit Salsa.
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Episode 61 - French Toast
Release Date:Chocolate French Toast, Norman's Down Under French Toast.
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Episode 62 - Ribs
Release Date:Baby Back Ribs, Braised Short Ribs, Cilantro Potato Salad.
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Episode 63 - Sweet Potatoes
Release Date:Gaufrette Sweet Potatoes Topped with Caviar and Chive Cream, Sweet Potato Crab Soup, Sweet Potato Crusted Fish.
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Episode 64 - Thanksgiving
Release Date:Chestnut Dressing, Turkey Roulade, Roast Turkey.
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Episode 65 - Holiday Trimmings
Release Date:Cranberry Sauce, Fig Preserves, Smothered Green Beans, Maque Choux, Beet Gratin.
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Episode 66 - Flambee
Release Date:Steak au Poivre, Flambeed Tangerines.
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Episode 67 - Hors d'Oeuvres
Release Date:Smoked Fish Mousse, Smoked Salmon Rosettes.
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Episode 68 - Terrine/Pate
Release Date:Pate, Terrine, Cumberland Sauce.
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Episode 69 - Down-Home Treats
Release Date:Chicken and Dumplings, Pork Chops with Ham Hock Gravy.
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Episode 70 - Souffles
Release Date:Bread Pudding Souffle, Whiskey Sauce.
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Episode 71 - Tortillas
Release Date:Quesadilla Tortilla, Pico De Gallo, Mini Tacos.
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Episode 72 - Camp
Release Date:Hearty Fish Stew, Duck Gumbo
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Episode 73 - No Noodle Lasagna
Release Date:Potato and Cheese Lasagna, Creole Lasagna, Ratatouille Lasagna.
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Episode 74 - Spaghetti Squash
Release Date:Stir-Fry with Chicken Breasts and Spaghetti Squash, Peppered Flounder with Herbed Spaghetti Squash.
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Episode 75 - Risotto
Release Date:Basic Risotto, Risotto Cakes.
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Episode 76 - Gnocchi
Release Date:Basic Gnocchi, Goat Cheese Gnocchi.
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Episode 77 - Background Breads
Release Date:Basic Dough, Parker House Rolls.
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Episode 78 - Starters at Emeril's
Release Date:Corn Cakes, Scallops with Andouille Crust Gratin.
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Episode 79 - More Creative Soups
Release Date:Chicken Tortilla Soup, Pumpkin Soup.
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Episode 80 - Cooking with Apples
Release Date:Pork Ribs with Kraut, Oven-Dried Apple Crisps with Chicken Salad.
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Episode 81 - Mardi Gras
Release Date:Country Jambalaya, Stewed Special Pork Chops with White Beans.
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Episode 82 - Breakfast
Release Date:Southwest Cheese Tart, Pico de Gallo, Pecan Pancakes with Boar Sausage.
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Episode 83 - Brunch
Release Date:Emeril's BLT, Poached Eggs over Chicken Andouille Cakes with Mustard Coulis.
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Episode 84 - Whole Little Fish
Release Date:Grilled Fish with Root Slaw, Crispy Whole Fried Fish, Bacon Potato Salad.
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Episode 85 - Football Party
Release Date:Homemade Party Mix, Chicken Enchiladas, Tin Can Margaritas.
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Episode 86 - Szechuan
Release Date:Salt-Fried Shrimp, Asian Beef and Shrimp Soup, Date and Pecan Firecrackers.
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Episode 87 - Veal
Release Date:Veal Blanquette with Soft Polenta, Veal Marsala.
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Episode 88 - Portuguese Tapas
Release Date:Piri Piri, Tapenade, Hilda's Salt Cod Fritters.
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Episode 89 - Caribbean Influences
Release Date:Pork Steaks with Coconut Rice, Conch Fritters.
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Episode 90 - Shrimp
Release Date:Anthony's Fire Cracker Shrimp, Shrimp Soup.
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Episode 91 - Creative Chicken
Release Date:Potato Crusted Chicken, Creole Succotash, Boursin Stuffed Chicken Breast, Walnuts and Spinach.
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Episode 92 - Cooking with Cheese
Release Date:Pear Strudel with Blue Cheese, Smoked Sturgeon and Caramelized Onion Cheese Cake.
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Episode 93 - Creative Vegetables
Release Date:Vegetable Tamales, Roasted Chili Sauce, Eggplant Caviar.
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Episode 94 - Cream Pie
Release Date:Mango and Coconut Pie with Mango Coulis, Chocolate Cream Pie.
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Episode 95 - Chocolate
Release Date:Basic Genoise, Chocolate Buttercream, Chocolate Designs.
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Episode 96 - More Louisiana Specials
Release Date:Deviled Crab, Oysters Mosca.
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Episode 97 - Fruits with Main Dishes
Release Date:Gingered Pears with Squab, Pork Tenderloin with Prunes and Pearl Onions.
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Episode 98 - Grill Show
Release Date:Barbecue Turkey, Grilled Prawns with Caviar.
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Episode 99 - Gumbo Show
Release Date:Gumbo Z'Herbes, Turkey Gumbo.
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Episode 100 - Confit
Release Date: 1995-04-04Classically Seasoned Confit, Rilly Rillette, Pasta with Confit.
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Episode 101 - Romantic Dinner
Release Date: 1995-04-05Salmon Tartare, Chateaubriand for Two, Strawberries Romanoff.
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Episode 102 - Other Parts
Release Date: 1995-04-06Poached Sweetbreads with Mushroom Sauce, Calves Liver with Balsamic Apples and Pears.
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Episode 103 - Squash
Release Date: 1995-04-07Winter Squash Chowder, Butternut Squash Spaetzle
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Episode 104 - Radicchio
Release Date: 1995-04-10Baked Stuffed Radicchio, Scallop Radicchio Cups.
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Episode 105 - Beef
Release Date: 1995-04-11Grilled Flank Steak on French Bread, Crawfish Stuffed Filet.
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Episode 106 - Mushrooms
Release Date: 1995-04-12Ragout of Chanterelles with Route, Smoked Mushrooms with Tasso over Angel Hair Pasta.
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Episode 107 - Portobello Mushrooms
Release Date: 1995-04-13Portobello and Barley Risotto with Parsnip Garnish.
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Episode 108 - Couscous
Release Date: 1995-04-14Couscous Jambalaya, Dirty Quinoa.
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Episode 109 - Easter Menu
Release Date: 1995-04-17Asparagus, Leg of Lamb with Goat Cheese, Pine Nuts and Apples and Mint, Rosemary Potatoes.
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Episode 110 - Po' Boys
Release Date: 1995-04-18Cheesesteak Po' Boy, Oyster Po' Boy.
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Episode 111 - Creative Pork
Release Date: 1995-04-19Paneed Pork Medallions with Herbed Spaetzle
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Episode 112 - Pheasant and Squab
Release Date: 1995-04-20Pan Seared Squab with Foie Gras Rice, Stuffed Pheasant Roulade.
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Episode 113 - Quail
Release Date: 1995-04-21Grillade Stuffed Quail, Andouille-Cheese Grit Cakes.
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Episode 114 - St. Patrick's Day
Release Date: 1995-04-24Smoked Salmon Potato Cake, Cabbage-Potato Soup, Corned Beef Potato Hash.
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Episode 115 - New New Orlean's Fish
Release Date: 1995-04-25Crispy Seared Snapper with Parsnip Slaw and Herb Jus, Annie's Peasant-Style Escolar.
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Episode 116 - Doughnuts
Release Date: 1995-04-26Cake Doughnuts, Yeast Doughnuts.
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Episode 117 - Napoleons
Release Date: 1995-04-27Funky Napoleon, Savory Napoleon.
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Episode 118 - Crawfish
Release Date: 1995-04-28Crawfish Flat Cake with Chipotle Tartar, Stove-Top Crawfish.
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Episode 119 - Potatoes
Release Date: 1995-05-01Leo Miller's Lyonnaise Potatoes, Nola's Mashed Red Potatoes, Caviar Potatoes, Gaufrette Potatoes.
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Episode 120 - Pecans
Release Date: 1995-05-02Pecan Crusted Fish with Crab Relish, Pecan Meuniere Sauce.
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Episode 121 - Creative Salad
Release Date: 1995-05-03Wilted Spinach, Baby Greens with Walnut Oil, Brioche Stuffed with Gingered Shrimp Salad.
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Episode 122 - Pilaf
Release Date: 1995-05-04Basic Pilaf, Vegetable Pilaf, Pilaf with Chicken Livers and Pecans.
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Episode 123 - Pasta
Release Date: 1995-05-05Green Lasagna, New Orleans Pasta.
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Episode 124 - Scallops
Release Date: 1995-05-08Seared Scallops with Asparagus Relish.
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Episode 125 - Bouillabaisse
Release Date: 1995-05-09One-Pot Fish Stock, Bouillabaisse with Rouille.
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Episode 126 - One Pot Meals
Release Date: 1995-05-10New England Boiled Corned Beef, Mom's Portuguese Clam Bake.
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Episode 127 - Flank Steak
Release Date: 1995-05-11London Broil, Flank Steak Pinwheels, Skirt Steak Brochette.
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Episode 128 - Whole Gulf Fish
Release Date: 1995-05-12Roasted Stuffed Red Fish, Fried Flounder with Tartar Sauce, Herbed Grilled Trout with Portobello Mushrooms.