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 - Cheese
Release Date: 2002-11-30Blue Cheese Cheesecake with Baby Greens, Candied Walnuts and Pear Vinaigrette; Homemade Fromage Blanc; Emeril's New Orleans-Style Welsh Rarebit.
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Episode 2 - Grilling Whole Fish
Release Date: 2002-12-01Whole Fish Emeril Style; Paul's Grilled Redfish; Dave's Mayo Method
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Episode 3 - Root Vegetables
Release Date: 2002-12-07Herb Roasted Chicken with Baby Roasted Vegetables; Black Salsify with Caramelized Lobster Tails and Mache.
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Episode 4 - Comfort Foods
Release Date: 2002-12-14Macaroni with Four Cheeses; Emeril's Most Kicked-Up Meatloaf Ever.
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Episode 5 - Chocolate
Release Date: 2002-12-21Tequila-Marinated Chicken with Mexican Mole Sauce; Old-Fashioned Chocolate Mousse with Toasted Hazelnut Cream.
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Episode 6 - Creative Pot Pies
Release Date: 2002-12-28Beef Bourguignonne Pot Pie with Baby Root Vegetables.
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Episode 7 - Exotic Herbs
Release Date: 2002-12-29Chef Emeril's Asian-Inspired Mussels; Potato, Salmon and Lovage Soup with Gravlax and Fresh Dill; Lemon Verbena Sorbet.
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Episode 8 - Smokers
Release Date: 2003-01-04Tea-Smoked Quail with Chilled Noodle Salad; Kiawe Wood-Smoked Pork Chops with Apple Soy Glaze.
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Episode 9 - Lentils
Release Date: 2003-01-05Lentil Soup with Curry Crema; Lentil Crackers.
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Episode 10 - Blender Sauces
Release Date: 2003-01-11Fillet of Pork with Rosemary-Apple Vinaigrette; Seared Diver Scallops with Roasted Red Pepper Paint.
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Episode 11 - Charlottes
Release Date: 2003-01-12Petite Roasted Vegetable Charlotte; Praline Charlotte Russe with Butterscotch Sauce.
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Episode 12 - Kitchen Gadgets
Release Date: 2003-01-18Gaufrette Potatoes with Gravlax and Caviar; Pan-Seared Scallops with Beet Nests and Curry Oil; Penne Pasta with Vegetable Pearls.
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Episode 13 - Christmas
Release Date: 2002-12-07Emeril's Favorite Roast Pheasant; Savory Wild Mushroom Bread Pudding; Nutty Brussel Sprouts.
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Episode 14 - Custard
Release Date: 2002-12-08Ginger Creme Anglaise; Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee; Coffee Chocolate Chip Ice Cream.
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Episode 15 - Entree Salads
Release Date: 2002-12-14Chef Dave's Ham Steak Salad with Sweet Potato Dressing; Delmonico's Yellowfin Tuna Nicoise
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Episode 16 - Casseroles
Release Date: 2002-12-15Emeril's Favorite Choucroute Casserole; Oven-Braised Osso Bucco with Orzo Risotto.
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Episode 17 - Emeril's Thanksgiving
Release Date: 2002-12-21Roasted Cornish Game Hens; Bourbon Mashed Sweet Potatoes; Emeril's Cranberry Conserve.
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Episode 18 - Steamers/Woks
Release Date: 2002-12-22Steamed Bun Dough; Shrimp and Green Onion Filling; Spicy Szechuan Noodles.
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Episode 19 - Chinese Hot Pots
Release Date: 2002-12-28Mongolian Lamb Hot Pot; Chinese Seafood Hot Pot.
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Episode 20 - Casual Party
Release Date: 2002-12-29Sweet and Spicy Asian Wings; Beef Satay with Peanut Dipping Sauce; Shrimp Spring Rolls.
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Episode 21 - Barbecue Specialities
Release Date: 2003-01-04Ancho Barbecue Oysters with Salsa Fresca; Grilled Quail with Bacon-Barbecue Glaze; Spicy Barbecued Shrimp Skewers.
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Episode 22 - Funky Tacos
Release Date: 2003-01-05Fried Catfish Taco with Chipotle Slaw; Grilled Chorizo Taco.
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Episode 23 - Fondue
Release Date: 2003-01-11Chef Chris' Cheese and Truffle Fondue; Pork Tenderloin and Chorizo Fondue; Creamy Butterscotch Fondue.
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Episode 24 - Buttermilk
Release Date: 2003-01-12Buttermilk Battered Fries with Creamy Buttermilk Dipping Sauce; White Chocolate Buttermilk Cake; Buttermilk Ice Milk.
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Episode 25 - Do-Ahead Dinners
Release Date: 2003-01-18Braised and Roasted Lamb Shank with Gorgonzola Crust; Rosemary Creamed Potatoes; Chilled Hazelnut Glacee.
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Episode 26 - Deep South Desserts
Release Date: 2003-01-19Vash's Nut Cake; Italian Cream Cake.
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Episode 27 - None
Release Date: 2003-01-25