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 - Brunch
Release Date: 2002-01-05Creole Breakfast Bread Pudding; Kicked-Up Quiche for Manly Men; Bloody Bull.
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Episode 2 - Cast Iron
Release Date: 2002-01-12Alden's Grandmother's Cornbread; Crawfish Etouffee.
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Episode 3 - Clam Chowder
Release Date: 2002-01-19Alden's Grandmother's Cornbread; Crawfish Etouffee.
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Episode 4 - Ginger
Release Date: 2002-01-26Shrimp in Coconut Ginger and Lemongrass Broth; Spiced Ginger Cake; Ginger Ice Cream.
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Episode 5 - Champagne
Release Date: 2002-02-02Champagne Vanilla Sauce; Champagne Poached Salmon; Chilled Fruit Champagne Soup.
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Episode 6 - Hocks
Release Date: 2002-02-09Ham Hocks with Navy Beans; Ham Hocks and Goat Cheese Wontons.
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Episode 7 - Portuguese Memories
Release Date: 2002-02-16Emeril's New-Style Caldo Verde; Portuguese Meat Pies; Spicy Portuguese Sauce.
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Episode 8 - Crepes
Release Date: 2002-02-23Crespelle Alla Fiorentina; Gateau de Crepes aux Pommes. French language
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Episode 9 - Gumbo
Release Date: 2002-03-02Seafood Gumbo; Gumbo Z'Herbes.
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Episode 10 - Free-Range Chicken
Release Date: 2002-03-09Black Truffle Stuffed Chicken in a Pot; Garlic-Schmeared Rosemary Roast Chicken; Oyster Dressing.
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Episode 11 - Chocolate
Release Date: 2002-03-16Mexican Hot Chocolate; Emeril's Walnut Coffee; Gianduja Fondu; Alain's Marbled Chocolate Bar.
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Episode 12 - Lard
Release Date: 2002-03-23Yorkshire Pudding; Natchitoches Meat Pies.
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Episode 13 - Hearts of Palm
Release Date: 2002-03-30Warm Hearts of Palm and Crabmeat Salad with Avocado Vinaigrette; Lobster and Hearts of Palm Gratin.
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Episode 14 - Skate
Release Date: 2002-04-06Skate Grenobloise; Skate with Shrimp and Artichoke Vinaigrette.
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Episode 15 - Cold Soups
Release Date: 2002-04-13Chilled Roasted Beet and Fennel Soup with Apple-Sage-Mint Crema and Toasted Pistachios; Cantaloupe, Honeydew and Sweet Onion Gazpacho with Crispy Prosciutto.
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Episode 16 - Cooking with Vodka
Release Date: 2002-04-20Vodka-Cured Red Snapper; Kicked-Up Pasta Rags with Vodka Sauce; Roasted Beet and Smoked Sturgeon Salad.
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Episode 17 - Home Smoker
Release Date: 2002-04-27Mesquite-Smoked Caribbean-Style Whole Red Snapper; Nola's Smoked Duck Pizza with Brie and Truffle Essence.
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Episode 18 - Olives
Release Date: 2002-05-04Herb-Marinated Olives; Olive Tapenade; Pasta with Puttanesca Sauce.
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Episode 19 - Holiday
Release Date: 2002-05-11Crown Roast of Pork; Mirliton Stuffing; Homemade Applesauce.
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Episode 20 - Creole Cream Cheese
Release Date: 2002-05-18Homemade Creole Cream Cheese; Fig and Creole Cream Cheese Ice Cream; Warm Creole Cream Cheese and Goat Cheese Cakes.
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Episode 21 - Tamales
Release Date: 2002-05-25Cheesy Chicken Tamales; Tamales de Dulce.
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Episode 22 - Escargot
Release Date: 2002-06-01Kicked-Up Escargot Domes with Duxelles and Foie Gras; Escargots a'la Bourguignonne.
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Episode 23 - Pickling
Release Date: 2002-06-08Pickled Squash; Spicy Pickled Okra; Pickled Quail Eggs.
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Episode 25 - Buffet Dinner at Home
Release Date: 2002-06-15Creole Mustard and Herb-Wrapped Beef Tenderloin; Zucchini and Yellow Squash Tians.
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Episode 26 - Consomme
Release Date: 2002-06-22Chicken Consomme; Chilled Consomme; Consomme aux Diablotins; Consomme Colbert.
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Episode 27 - Shanks
Release Date: 2002-06-29Red Wine-Braised Beef Shanks with Mushrooms and Basil Mashed Potatoes.
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Episode 28 - Cooking with Tea
Release Date: 2002-07-06Green Tea Ice Cream; Seared Duck Breasts with Citrus Tea Sauce; Emeril's Feel-Good Tea.
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Episode 29 - Vinegar
Release Date: 2002-07-13Dried Cranberry Vinegar; Seared Quail with Cranberry Vinegar Reduction Sauce; Vinegar Pie.
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Episode 30 - Candy
Release Date: 2002-07-20Gigi's Little Bit'a Nutty Heaven; Frangelico Nuggets; Coconut Indulgences.
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Episode 31 - Italy Memories
Release Date: 2002-07-27My Favorite Veal Chops; Mascarpone Gelato with Balsamic-Macerated Strawberries.
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Episode 32 - Funky Spring Vegetables
Release Date: 2002-08-03Morel and Fiddlehead Fern Ragout; Sauteed Baby Leeks with Apple-Smoked Bacon; Kicked-Up Stuffed Morels; Sauteed Sugar Snaps.
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Episode 33 - Pasta Making
Release Date: 2002-08-10Basic Pasta Dough; Spinach Pasta Dough; Shellfish-Stuffed Spinach Cannelloni with Truffled Basamella.
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Episode 34 - Pizza and Calzone
Release Date: 2002-08-17Basic Pizza Dough; Pizza Margherita; Emeril's Kicked-Up Calzone Al Forno.
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Episode 35 - Pate
Release Date: 2002-08-24Beef and Wild Mushroom Pate with Cognac Sauce; Shrimp and Salmon Mousseline with Tomato Cream Sauce.
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Episode 36 - Kitchen How To
Release Date: 2002-08-31Panko-Crusted Chicken Breasts; Penne with Wild Mushroom Ragout; Arugula Salad with Pecans and Prosciutto.
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Episode 37 - Étouffée
Release Date: 2002-09-07Chicken Étouffée; Crawfish Étouffée.
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Episode 38 - Entertaining at Home
Release Date: 2002-09-14Fruit Stuffed Rack of Lamb; Frozen Citrus Soufflé.
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Episode 39 - Terrine
Release Date: 2002-09-21Roasted Vegetable and Goat Cheese Terrine with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce; Minted White and Dark Chocolate Terrine with Chocolate Fudge Sauce.
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Episode 40 - Gelatin
Release Date: 2002-09-28Gazpacho Aspic; Madeira-Braised Veal Cheeks.