Essence of Emeril

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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Emeril Lagasse

Episodes

season 1

99 episodes

S1 E1 · Pasta

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S1 E2 · Eggplant

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S1 E3 · Chicken

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S1 E4 · Beef

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S1 E5 · Fish and Chips

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S1 E6 · Turkey

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S1 E7 · Kale Soup

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S1 E8 · Pate Choux

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S1 E9 · Soup

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S1 E10 · Cream Soups

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S1 E11 · Gumbo

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S1 E12 · Etouffee

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S1 E13 · Shrimp

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S1 E14 · Mirliton

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S1 E15 · Shellfish

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S1 E16 · Po'boy

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S1 E17 · Artichoke

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S1 E18 · Papiotte

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S1 E19 · Rice

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S1 E20 · Paneed Meats

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S1 E21 · Biscuits

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S1 E22 · Bbq

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S1 E23 · Cheesecakes

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S1 E24 · Pork Chops

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S1 E25 · Lamb

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S1 E26 · Southwest Chicken

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S1 E27 · Crusting

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S1 E28 · Jambalaya

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S1 E29 · Bread Pudding

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S1 E30 · East Coast Fish

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S1 E31 · Brunch

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S1 E32 · Beignets

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S1 E33 · Oysters

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S1 E34 · Stews

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S1 E35 · Roulades

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S1 E36 · Gravlox / salmon

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S1 E37 · Down Home

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S1 E38 · Duck

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S1 E39 · Cooking with Crust

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S1 E40 · Pecan Pies

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S1 E41 · Chocolate

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S1 E42 · Candies

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S1 E43 · Sausage

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S1 E44 · Portugese Memories

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S1 E45 · Stuffed Breads

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S1 E46 · Breads

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S1 E47 · Legumes

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S1 E48 · Savory Cakes

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S1 E49 · Truffles

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S1 E50 · Hashes

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S1 E51 · Eggs

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S1 E52 · Dumplings

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S1 E53 · Cheeses

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S1 E54 · Tarts

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S1 E55 · Tuna

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S1 E56 · Chilies

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S1 E57 · Creative Pizza

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S1 E58 · Tamales

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S1 E59 · Vietnamese

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S1 E60 · Salsa

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S1 E61 · French Toast

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S1 E62 · Ribs

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S1 E63 · Sweet Potatoes

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S1 E64 · Thanksgiving

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S1 E65 · Holiday Trimmings

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S1 E66 · Flambe

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S1 E67 · Hors d'Oeuvres

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S1 E68 · Terrine; Pate

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S1 E69 · Down-Home Treats

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S1 E70 · Souffles

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S1 E71 · Tortillas

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S1 E72 · Camp

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S1 E73 · No Noodle Lasagna

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S1 E74 · Spaghetti Squash

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S1 E75 · Risotto

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S1 E76 · Gnocci

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S1 E77 · Backround Breads

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S1 E78 · Starters at Emeril's

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S1 E79 · More Creative Soups

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S1 E80 · Cooking with Apples

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S1 E81 · Mardi Gras

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S1 E82 · Breakfast

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S1 E83 · Brunch

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S1 E84 · Whole Little Fish

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S1 E85 · Football Party

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S1 E86 · Szechuan

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S1 E87 · Veal

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S1 E88 · Portuguese Tapas

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S1 E89 · Caribbean Influences

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S1 E90 · Shrimp

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S1 E91 · Creative Chicken

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S1 E92 · Cooking with Cheese

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S1 E93 · Creative Vegetables

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S1 E94 · Cream Pie

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S1 E95 · Chocolate

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S1 E96 · More Louisiana Specials

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S1 E97 · Fruits with Main Dishes

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S1 E98 · Grill Show

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S1 E99 · Gumbo Show

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Season 10

1 episode

S10 E19 · Christmas Brunch

Beef Grillades; Baked Cheese Grits; Wild Mushroom Sausage Frittata; Holiday Mimosa.

Season 12

5 episodes

S12 E4 · Bistro Dinner

Emeril’s preparing some simple yet elegant dishes, just like the meals at that great little spot in your favorite chic downtown neighborhood. Moules Mariniere; Steak au Poivre with Pommes Frites

S12 E8 · Gone Fishin'

Simple fish recipes make for easy weeknight meals. Andouille-Crusted Redfish; Whole Roasted Red Snapper with Tapenade; Emeril’s Creole Sauce

S12 E13 · Stay Home, Eat In

Who says you need to go out to enjoy a great meal? With dishes this good, you won’t even mind doing the dishes. Orange-Scented Pork Bake with Roasted Root Vegetables; Turbo Dog Braised Cabbage

S12 E16 · Entertaining the Delmonico Way

Emeril revisits the good old days with some classic recipes from this New Orleans institution. Crabmeat Remick; Steak Diane; Bananas Foster

S12 E17 · Christmas Morning Breakfast

After a night of sugar plums dancing in your head, start your morning with a hearty, festive breakfast. Recipes in This Episode * Chocolate-y Christmas Cafe au Lait * Savory Breakfast Pudding * Apple Compote

Season 13

2 episodes

S13 E2 · Salmon

Foil Wrapped Side of Salmon with Lemon and Rosemary, Oven Roasted Green Beans, Salmon Burgers with Soy Mayo and Simple Sesame Slaw Recipes in This Episode * Salmon Burgers with Soy Mayo and Simple Sesame Slaw * Foil Wrapped Side of Salmon with Lemon and Rosemary * Oven Roasted Green Beans

S13 E23 · It's Just Shrimp

Emeril shows us that there is more than one way to prepare a shrimp dish. Recipes in This Episode * Fried Popcorn Shrimp with Mache, Roasted Corn, Asparagus and Grape Tomato Vinaigrette * Shrimp and Pasta in a Tomato-Chile Cream Sauce

season 14

5 episodes

S14 E3 · Thanksgiving

On this episode of Essence, Emeril shows how to make some great Thanksgiving recipes that will have your family lined up for seconds. He shows us how to make Braised Duck with Prunes and Armagnac, Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Nutmeg and Sour Cream, Bacon and Sauteed and Steamed String Beans. And to top it off he makes a Spiced Hard Cider Punch. It's Thanksgiving dinner only the way that Emeril can serve it up at its best.

S14 E10 · Dip and Chips

Toss out those boring nachos and salsa. Today, Emeril has some new twists on chips and dips that everyone will crowd around. Recipes in This Episode * Texas Caviar (Black-Eyed Pea Dip) with Homemade Tortilla Chips * Warm White Bean and Roasted Garlic Dip * Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with Homemade Pita Chips * Artichoke and Goat Cheese Spread with French Bread Crostini

S14 E12 · Emeril's Favorite New Orleans Dishes

Emeril prepares some classic New Orleans favorites from his own "Emeril s Delmonico" resturant in The Big Easy. Recipes in This Episode * Paneed Veal with a New Orleans-Style Salad * Chicken Pontalba * Brabant Potatoes

S14 E15 · Crepes

Crespella Alla Fiorentina; Gateau De Crepes Aux Pommes.

S14 E18 · Louisiana Cooking

Emeril finds so much joy from Louisiana cooking and he can't wait to show you his all time favorite Cajun recipes. Recipes in This Episode * Pan-fried Oysters * Red Bean Soup * Creole Tartar Sauce * Gateau De Sirop * Peacemaker

Season 15

3 episodes

S15 E7 · Home for Thanksgiving

There is nothing better than going home for the Holidays. On today's show Emeril will share with you some terrific recipes when serves up a Thanksgiving feast!! Recipes in This Episode * Turkey Sandwiches with Cranberry Relish, Stuffing and Gravy * Roast Turkey and Sweet Potato Hash with Fried Eggs * Smoked Turkey and Collard Green Gumbo

S15 E8 · Sensational Hors D'Oeuvres

Today's show Emeril is going to show you how to be the talk of your party. It's all about delicious sensational hors d'oeuvres on the menu today. Recipes in This Episode * Olive Tapenade with Olive Oil Crostinis * Mini Manchego And Quince Grilled Sandwiches * Bacon-Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Cream Cheese and Almonds

S15 E9 · Holiday

Don’t worry about your holiday dinner menu, because Emeril does it all for you. In this episode he makes a holiday feast that’s the best gift of all. We start with a Baked Ham with Rum Glaze. Say good bye to Sweet Potato Pie because Emeril introduces our taste buds to a Corn and Sweet Potato Pudding. It’s holiday favorites with a new and improved taste.