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 - Salmon
Release Date: 2006-09-30Foil-Wrapped Salmon with Lemon and Rosemary; Oven-Roasted Green Beans; Salmon Burgers with Soy Mayo; Simple Sesame Slaw
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Episode 2 - Chicken
Release Date: 2006-10-07North African Chicken Tagine; Classic Chicken Parmesan with Oven-Roasted Tomato Sauce and Smoked Mozzarella
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Episode 3 - Comfort Food
Release Date: 2006-10-14Chicken and Herbed Dumplings; Peaches-and-Cream Bread Pudding
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Episode 4 - Big Fish
Release Date: 2006-10-21Mesquite-Smoked Caribbean-Style Cod Fillet; Lemon and Herb Crusted Halibut with Green Onion Rice Pilaf
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Episode 5 - Quick and Easy Entertaining
Release Date: 2006-10-28Salmon and Potato Casserole; Romaine Salad with Homemade Croutons and Lemon Vinaigrette; Champagne Punch
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Episode 6 - Money Saving Meals
Release Date: 2006-11-04Braised Chicken Thighs with Button Mushrooms; Herbed Chicken with Noodles; Smoked Turkey and White Bean Casserole
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Episode 7 - Portuguese Favorites
Release Date: 2006-11-11Portuguese-Style Garlic-Roasted Pork; Beans and Portuguese Rice; Portuguese Custard Tartlets
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Episode 8 - Tailgate
Release Date: 2006-11-18Sirloin Sliders with Crispy Bacon and Creamy Horseradish Mayo; Blue Cheese Popcorn; Grilled Lobster Tails with Tarragon-Lemon Vinaigrette
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Episode 9 - French Classics
Release Date: 2006-11-25Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts with Chasseur Sauce; Glazed Carrots; Pommes Anna
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Episode 10 - Big Bold Soups and Stews
Release Date: 2006-12-02Emeril's Mulligatawny Soup; Codfish and Potato Chowder
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Episode 11 - Grilling
Release Date: 2006-12-09Grilled Citrus and Herb Extra-Jumbo Shrimp; Red Onion Couscous; Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb; Romaine, Feta, and Lemon Vinaigrette
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Episode 12 - Thanksgiving
Release Date: 2006-12-16Braised Duck with Prunes and Armagnac; Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Nutmeg and Sour Cream; Bacon-Sauteed and Steamed String Beans; Spiced Hard Cider Punch
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Episode 13 - Creative Pizza
Release Date: 2006-12-23Pizza alla Napoletana; Pizza aI Funghi; Emeril's Soppressata and Genoa Salami Calzone with Roasted Red Peppers
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Episode 14 - Gourmet Meal for Two
Release Date: 2006-12-30Pan-Seared Scallops; Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes with Basil Oil; Coeur a la Creme with Raspberry Coulis and Fresh Raspberries
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Episode 15 - Creative Pasta
Release Date: 2007-01-06Chicken, Mushroom, and Spinach Lasagna; Linguine and Seafood Topped with Light Tomato-Garlic Sauce
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Episode 16 - Holiday/Christmas
Release Date: 2007-01-13Baked Ham with Rum Glaze; Corn and Sweet Potato Pudding
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Episode 17 - It's Just Shrimp
Release Date: 2007-01-20Spicy Shrimp Pasta with Tomato-Chile Cream Sauce; Popcorn Shrimp Salad
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Episode 18 - Herbs
Release Date: 2007-01-27Pork with Chimichurri Herb Mixture; Grilled Swordfish with Citrus Herb Vinaigrette; Baby Lettuce Salad with Herbed Red Wine Vinaigrette with Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
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Episode 19 - Sunday Dinners
Release Date: 2007-02-03Shrimp-Stuffed Sole with Butter-Infused Pan Sauce; Baked Striped Bass with Tomatoes, Rosemary, and Kalamata Olives; Mixed-Herb Rice Pilaf
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Episode 20 - Steak Show
Release Date: 2007-02-10Steak Au Poivre with Pan-Roasted Herbed Fingerling Potatoes and Asparagus; Marinated Grilled Skirt Steak with Wilted Watercress
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Episode 21 - Halloween
Release Date: 2007-02-17Marbled Chocolate Bars; Nutty Divinity; Coconut-Coated Candied Apples
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Episode 22 - Lite and Healthy
Release Date: 2007-02-24Broiled Salmon with Steamed Baby Bok Choy and Warm Roasted Tomato Lemon Vinaigrette; Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Grilled Pineapple Salsa and Minted Sugar Snap Peas
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Episode 23 - Quick and Easy Hors d'Oeuvres for a Party
Release Date: 2007-03-03Turkey Meatballs with Minted Yogurt Dipping Sauce; Deep-Dish Pizzas with Mascarpone, Crispy Ham, and Pesto; Ciliegine Mozzarella Tomato Bites with Kalamata Olive Drizzle and Fresh Basil.
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Episode 24 - Creative Vegetables
Release Date: 2007-03-10Roasted Pencil Asparagus with Cherry Tomatoes and Garlic; Sauteed Mixed Mushrooms with Sage, Butter, and Parsley; Tempura String Beans with Dipping Sauce
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Episode 25 - Kebobs
Release Date: 2007-03-17Seafood Vegetable Kebob; Steak-and-Potatoes Kebob; Fruit Kebobs with Apples, Bananas, and Pineapple drizzled with Lime and Honey
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Episode 26 - Lamb
Release Date: 2007-03-24Lamb Chops with Minty Pepper Jelly Pan Sauce and Vegetables; Lamb Burger