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 - Gone Fishin'
Release Date: 2005-09-10Andouille-Crusted Redfish; Whole Roasted Red Snapper with Tapenade; Emeril's Creole Sauce
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Episode 2 - Great Grillin'
Release Date: 2005-09-17Grilled Chicken Paillards on Arugula Salad with Bruschetta; Grilled Salmon with Sweet Corn, Tomato, and Avocado Relish; Grilled Asparagus
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Episode 3 - Summer Salads
Release Date: 2005-09-24Classic Tuna Nicoise Salad; Mediterranean Chicken Salad
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Episode 4 - Sunday Dinner
Release Date: 2005-10-01Beer-Braised Pot Roast and Vegetables with Polenta; Root Beer Float
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Episode 5 - Open House
Release Date: 2005-10-08Mixed Salad with Herb Vinaigrette; Chicken a la King on Herb Biscuits
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Episode 6 - Quick and Classy
Release Date: 2005-10-15Individual Beef Wellingtons; Frozen Grand Marnier Soufflés
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Episode 7 - Entertaining the Delmonico Way
Release Date: 2005-10-22Crabmeat Remick; Steak Diane; Bananas Foster
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Episode 8 - Miss Hilda's Secret Recipes
Release Date: 2005-10-29Salt Cod Fritters; Kicked-Up Breaded Pork Chops; Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes; Smothered Green Peas.
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Episode 9 - Company's Coming
Release Date: 2005-11-05Tuna Mousse; Warm Grilled Shrimp Salad; Italian-Style Sausages, Onions, and Peppers
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Episode 10 - Bistro Dinner
Release Date: 2005-11-12Moules Mariniere; Steak au Poivre with Pommes Frites
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Episode 11 - Sunday Morning Breakfast
Release Date: 2005-11-19Emeril-style Orange Emeril; Chicken and Apple Sausage Hash with Fried Eggs Sunny-Side Up; Waffles with Fresh Strawberry Syrup
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Episode 12 - Late Night Supper
Release Date: 2005-11-26Tossed Salad with Orange Segments, Goat Cheese, and Walnuts; Emeril's Late Night Pasta; Emeril's Late Night Parfait
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Episode 13 - Stay Home, Eat In
Release Date: 2005-12-03Orange-Scented Pork Bake with Roasted Root Vegetables; Turbo Dog Braised Cabbage
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Episode 14 - Potluck
Release Date: 2005-12-10Chicken in a Box; Horseradish Coleslaw; Jalapeno Corn Muffins
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Episode 15 - Christmas Morning Breakfast
Release Date: 2005-12-17Chocolate-y Christmas Cafe au Lait; Savory Breakfast Pudding; Apple Compote
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Episode 16 - Thanksgiving Leftovers
Release Date: 2005-12-24Kentucky Hot Brown, Emeril-Style; Thanksgiving Leftovers Shepherd's Pie.
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Episode 17 - Cooking with Kids
Release Date: 2005-12-31Ham and Cheese Pinwheels; Emeril's First Alphabet Soup; Peanut Butter Granola Bars.
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Episode 18 - Football Fare
Release Date: 2006-01-07Spiced Nuts; Chicken and Smoked Sausage Gumbo with White Rice; Garlic Bread.
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Episode 19 - Healthy and Hearty
Release Date: 2006-01-14Apple-Brandy Grilled Pork Loin; Acorn Squash and Apple Puree; Sesame Snow Peas; Simply Delicious Lightened Cheesecake
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Episode 20 - Spooky Vittles
Release Date: 2006-01-21Emeril prepares a grown-up Halloween party Crab in a Coffin; Cheesy Eyeballs; Witch Bones; Dark 'n Stormy Cocktail
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Episode 21 - Tastes Like Chicken
Release Date: 2006-01-28Roasted Asian Chicken Wings; Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs; Chicken and Vegetable Ribbons en Papillote with Emeril's Lemon Butter Sauce.
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Episode 22 - Simple Soups
Release Date: 2006-02-04Quick Tortilla Soup; Quick Red Bean Soup; Broccoli and Cheese Soup with Croutons
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Episode 23 - Summer Harvest
Release Date: 2006-02-11Stack Salad of Creole Tomatoes, Onions, Roquefort Cheese with Balsamic Syrup Drizzle; Zucchini and Shrimp Fritters; Eggplant and Shrimp Bake
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Episode 24 - You Say Tomato
Release Date: 2006-02-18Pico de Gallo with Homemade Tortilla Chips; Kicked-Up Salsa with Corn; Swordfish with Puttanesca Relish
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Episode 25 - Eggs for Dinner
Release Date: 2006-02-25Herb and Brie Omelet; Quiche Lorraine; Emeril's Vegetable Frittata
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Episode 26 - Super-Duper Sandwiches
Release Date: 2006-03-04Scrambled Ham and Egg Breakfast Sandwiches on Biscuits; Kicked-Up Shrimp Caesar Salad Piadine; Turkey Sandwiches with Pesto Mayonnaise and Dried Cranberries