About this season
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.
Episodes (26)
1. Cheese
Aired 30 November 2002 • 22 min
Blue Cheese Cheesecake with Baby Greens, Candied Walnuts and Pear Vinaigrette; Homemade Fromage Blanc; Emeril's New Orleans-Style Welsh Rarebit.
2. Grilling Whole Fish
Aired 1 December 2002 • 22 min
Whole Fish Emeril Style; Paul's Grilled Redfish; Dave's Mayo Method
3. Root Vegetables
Aired 7 December 2002 • 22 min
Herb Roasted Chicken with Baby Roasted Vegetables; Black Salsify with Caramelized Lobster Tails and Mache.
4. Comfort Foods
Aired 14 December 2002 • 22 min
Macaroni with Four Cheeses; Emeril's Most Kicked-Up Meatloaf Ever.
5. Chocolate
Aired 21 December 2002 • 22 min
Tequila-Marinated Chicken with Mexican Mole Sauce; Old-Fashioned Chocolate Mousse with Toasted Hazelnut Cream.
6. Creative Pot Pies
Aired 28 December 2002 • 22 min
Beef Bourguignonne Pot Pie with Baby Root Vegetables.
7. Exotic Herbs
Aired 29 December 2002 • 22 min
Chef Emeril's Asian-Inspired Mussels; Potato, Salmon and Lovage Soup with Gravlax and Fresh Dill; Lemon Verbena Sorbet.
8. Smokers
Aired 4 January 2003 • 22 min
Tea-Smoked Quail with Chilled Noodle Salad; Kiawe Wood-Smoked Pork Chops with Apple Soy Glaze.
9. Lentils
Aired 5 January 2003 • 22 min
Lentil Soup with Curry Crema; Lentil Crackers.
10. Blender Sauces
Aired 11 January 2003 • 22 min
Fillet of Pork with Rosemary-Apple Vinaigrette; Seared Diver Scallops with Roasted Red Pepper Paint.
11. Charlottes
Aired 12 January 2003 • 22 min
Petite Roasted Vegetable Charlotte; Praline Charlotte Russe with Butterscotch Sauce.
12. Kitchen Gadgets
Aired 18 January 2003 • 22 min
Gaufrette Potatoes with Gravlax and Caviar; Pan-Seared Scallops with Beet Nests and Curry Oil; Penne Pasta with Vegetable Pearls.
13. Christmas
Aired 7 December 2002 • 22 min
Emeril's Favorite Roast Pheasant; Savory Wild Mushroom Bread Pudding; Nutty Brussel Sprouts.
14. Custard
Aired 8 December 2002 • 22 min
Ginger Creme Anglaise; Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee; Coffee Chocolate Chip Ice Cream.
15. Entree Salads
Aired 14 December 2002 • 22 min
Chef Dave's Ham Steak Salad with Sweet Potato Dressing; Delmonico's Yellowfin Tuna Nicoise
16. Casseroles
Aired 15 December 2002 • 22 min
Emeril's Favorite Choucroute Casserole; Oven-Braised Osso Bucco with Orzo Risotto.
17. Emeril's Thanksgiving
Aired 21 December 2002 • 22 min
Roasted Cornish Game Hens; Bourbon Mashed Sweet Potatoes; Emeril's Cranberry Conserve.
18. Steamers/Woks
Aired 22 December 2002 • 22 min
Steamed Bun Dough; Shrimp and Green Onion Filling; Spicy Szechuan Noodles.
19. Chinese Hot Pots
Aired 28 December 2002 • 22 min
Mongolian Lamb Hot Pot; Chinese Seafood Hot Pot.
20. Casual Party
Aired 29 December 2002 • 22 min
Sweet and Spicy Asian Wings; Beef Satay with Peanut Dipping Sauce; Shrimp Spring Rolls.
21. Barbecue Specialities
Aired 4 January 2003 • 22 min
Ancho Barbecue Oysters with Salsa Fresca; Grilled Quail with Bacon-Barbecue Glaze; Spicy Barbecued Shrimp Skewers.
22. Funky Tacos
Aired 5 January 2003 • 22 min
Fried Catfish Taco with Chipotle Slaw; Grilled Chorizo Taco.
23. Fondue
Aired 11 January 2003 • 22 min
Chef Chris' Cheese and Truffle Fondue; Pork Tenderloin and Chorizo Fondue; Creamy Butterscotch Fondue.
24. Buttermilk
Aired 12 January 2003 • 22 min
Buttermilk Battered Fries with Creamy Buttermilk Dipping Sauce; White Chocolate Buttermilk Cake; Buttermilk Ice Milk.
25. Do-Ahead Dinners
Aired 18 January 2003 • 22 min
Braised and Roasted Lamb Shank with Gorgonzola Crust; Rosemary Creamed Potatoes; Chilled Hazelnut Glacee.
26. Deep South Desserts
Aired 19 January 2003 • 22 min
Vash's Nut Cake; Italian Cream Cake.