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 - Easy Asian Pantry
Release Date: 2003-05-31Wonton-Wrapped Shrimp; Cilantro-Lime Dipping Sauce; Stir-Fried Beef Lo Mein.
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Episode 2 - Blenders
Release Date: 2003-06-07Quick Summer Tomato Soup; Light and Fluffy Omelets; Blender Crepe Batter.
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Episode 3 - Braising
Release Date: 2003-06-14Garlic-Studded Pot Roast; Classic Coq Au Vin.
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Episode 4 - Yeast Breads
Release Date: 2003-06-21Cloverleaf Dinner Bread; Basic Italian Bread.
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Episode 5 - Cheese
Release Date: 2003-06-28Party Fricos; Cheddar Cheese Soup; Grill It Up A Notch Ham and Cheese Sandwich; Cheese Platter.
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Episode 6 - Chocolate Goodness
Release Date: 2003-07-05Chocolate Brownie Cake; Chocolate Buttermilk Frosting; Hot Chocolate Sauce.
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Episode 7 - Christmas Brunch
Release Date: 2003-07-12Beef Grillades; Baked Cheese Grits; Wild Mushroom Sausage Frittata; Holiday Mimosa.
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Episode 8 - Deep Frying
Release Date: 2003-07-19Deep-Fried Eggplant; Honey-Peppered Buttermilk-Fried Chicken; Perfect French Fries.
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Episode 9 - Easy Entertaining / Gourmet Picnic
Release Date: 2003-07-26Sangria; Puff Pastry Twists; Spiced Nuts; Crostini with Balsamic Onions and Gorgonzola.
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Episode 10 - Honey
Release Date: 2003-08-02Honey-Soy Dipping Sauce; Honey-Brined Pork Chops with Creole Mustard Sauce; Honey Spice Cake.
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Episode 11 - Ice Cream/Sorbet
Release Date: 2003-08-09Old Time Vanilla Ice Cream; Coffee Ice Cream; Lemon Sorbet.
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Episode 12 - Meringues
Release Date: 2003-08-16Meringue Cookies; Vacherin.
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Episode 13 - Mustard
Release Date: 2003-08-23Homemade Tarragon Mustard; Remoulade Sauce; Mustard-Crusted Rack of Lamb; Fresh Fig Chutney.
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Episode 14 - Oils
Release Date: 2003-08-30Asparagus Salad with Walnut Oil Vinaigrette; Emeril's Day Off Linguine; Chili Oil; Sweet Beignets.
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Episode 15 - Poaching
Release Date: 2003-09-06Sea Bass Poached in a Court Bouillon with Sauteed Batonnet of Carrots and Zucchini; Red Wine Poached Anjou Pears Stuffed with Mascarpone Cheese.
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Episode 16 - Potatoes
Release Date: 2003-09-13Emeril's Favorite Potato Soup; Potato and Leek Soup; Sweet Potato Fries.
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Episode 17 - Quick Breads
Release Date: 2003-09-20Banana Bread; Real Biscuits from Scratch; Classic Waffles.
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Episode 18 - Roasting
Release Date: 2003-09-27Perfect Roast Chicken; Oven-Roasted Garlic; Oven-Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic, Olive Oil and Lemon Juice.
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Episode 19 - Roux
Release Date: 2003-10-04Mornay Sauce; Rabbit Fricassee; Gumbo Ya-Ya.
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Episode 20 - Cooking with Rum and Bourbon
Release Date: 2003-10-11Creole Fruit Cake with Whiskey Sauce; Rum-Soaked Raisins and Pineapple with Coconut Ice.
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Episode 21 - Shrimp
Release Date: 2003-10-18Shrimp Stock; Shrimp Scampi; Grilled Shrimp Salad; Emeril's Favorite Boiled Shrimp.
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Episode 22 - Soft-Shell Crabs
Release Date: 2003-10-25New Orleans-Style Soft-Shell Crab Po'boy; Fried Soft-Shell Crabs with Creamy Shellfish Ragu; Grilled Soft-Shell Crabs with Mango Avocado Salsa; Sauteed Soft-Shell Crab with Butter and Wine Sauce.
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Episode 23 - Stocks
Release Date: 2003-11-01Classic Fish Fumet; Seafood Risotto; White Chicken Stock; Chicken Escarole Soup; Mushroom Demi-Glace.
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Episode 24 - Thanksgiving Beginnings and Ends
Release Date: 2003-11-08Butternut Squash and Parsnip Soups with Tarragon Oil; Pear Tartlets.
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Episode 25 - Vinaigrettes
Release Date: 2003-11-15Simple Balsamic Vinaigrette; French Vinaigrette; Classic Creamy Herb Vinaigrette.
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Episode 26 - Cooking with Wines
Release Date: 2003-11-22Veal Piccata; Chicken Marsala; Poached Apricots; Champagne Sabayon.