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 - Easter
Release Date: 2004-04-03Roast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary and Garlic; Spinach and Artichoke Bread Pudding; Layered Strawberry Shortcake
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Episode 2 - Crazy for Chicken
Release Date: 2004-04-10Peggy's Chicken Pot Pie; Clay Pot Honey-Lemon Chicken
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Episode 3 - Hot and Spicy
Release Date: 2004-04-17Classic Hot and Sour Soup; Sweet and Spicy Asian Ribs; Habanero Chile Sorbet
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Episode 4 - Picnic Planner Show
Release Date: 2004-04-24Pressed Ham Sandwich with Pimiento Cheese Spread; Black-Eyed Pea Salad; Lemon Bars
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Episode 5 - Barbecue Faves
Release Date: 2004-05-01Grilled Grouper with Mango Habanero Chile BBQ Sauce; Asian Spicy BBQ Chicken
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Episode 6 - Summer Entertaining
Release Date: 2004-05-08Cold Cucumber Soup; Swordfish Kebabs with Fresh Herb Pesto Sauce; Green Vodka Cooler
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Episode 7 - Uptown-Downtown Surf and Turf
Release Date: 2004-05-15Filet of Beef with Crabmeat Crust; Chicken-Fried Steak with Fried Oysters and Cream Gravy
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Episode 8 - Backyard Eats
Release Date: 2004-05-22Pork and Chorizo Burger with Green Chile Mayonnaise; Mexican Grilled Corn with Cheese; Miss Hilda's Baked Beans
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Episode 9 - Sandwich Sensation
Release Date: 2004-05-29Roasted Eggplant Muffuletta; Panini; Kicked-Up Tuna Melt
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Episode 10 - Halloween
Release Date: 2004-06-05Orange Pumpkin Soup; Hilda's Roasted Pumpkin Seeds; Pumpkin and Corn Fritters
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Episode 11 - Spring Flavors
Release Date: 2004-06-12Fettucine with Fresh Fava Beans; Asparagus Flan; Strawberry and Rhubarb Crisp
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Episode 12 - Thanksgiving
Release Date: 2004-06-19Breast of Turkey with Cranberry Glaze; Wild Rice and Cornbread Dressing; Pumpkin Creme Brulee
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Episode 14 - Cooking with Pork
Release Date: 2004-06-26Collard and Mustard Greens in Ham Hock Gravy; Homemade Gratons (Cracklings); Smothered Pork Chops
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Episode 15 - Favorite Italian Pasta Sauces
Release Date: 2004-07-03Linguine alla Carbonara; Pesto alla Genovese; Fettucine Alfredo
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Episode 16 - Wedding Anniversary Brunch
Release Date: 2004-07-10Eggs Florentine; Crispy Potato Cakes; Mini-Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins; Cajun Bloody Mary
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Episode 17 - Football Party Food
Release Date: 2004-07-17Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Homemade BBQ Sauce; Horseradish Cole Slaw
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Episode 18 - Italian Feast
Release Date: 2004-07-24Breast of Veal Stuffed with Lemon, Pancetta, and Rosemary; Baked Semolina Gnocchi; Braised Broccoli Rabe
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Episode 19 - Lo Cal
Release Date: 2004-07-31Summer Fruit Soup; Caesar Lite Salad with Grilled Shrimp; Oven Crispy Fries; Lotta Chocolate Sorbet; Jicama Orange Salad
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Episode 20 - Frozen Treats
Release Date: 2004-08-07Margarita Popsicles; Frozen Chocolate Terrine; Frozen Crepes Suzette