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 (19)
1. Easter
Aired 3 April 2004 • 22 min
Roast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary and Garlic; Spinach and Artichoke Bread Pudding; Layered Strawberry Shortcake
2. Crazy for Chicken
Aired 10 April 2004 • 22 min
Peggy's Chicken Pot Pie; Clay Pot Honey-Lemon Chicken
3. Hot and Spicy
Aired 17 April 2004 • 22 min
Classic Hot and Sour Soup; Sweet and Spicy Asian Ribs; Habanero Chile Sorbet
4. Picnic Planner Show
Aired 24 April 2004 • 22 min
Pressed Ham Sandwich with Pimiento Cheese Spread; Black-Eyed Pea Salad; Lemon Bars
5. Barbecue Faves
Aired 1 May 2004 • 22 min
Grilled Grouper with Mango Habanero Chile BBQ Sauce; Asian Spicy BBQ Chicken
6. Summer Entertaining
Aired 8 May 2004 • 22 min
Cold Cucumber Soup; Swordfish Kebabs with Fresh Herb Pesto Sauce; Green Vodka Cooler
7. Uptown-Downtown Surf and Turf
Aired 15 May 2004 • 22 min
Filet of Beef with Crabmeat Crust; Chicken-Fried Steak with Fried Oysters and Cream Gravy
8. Backyard Eats
Aired 22 May 2004 • 22 min
Pork and Chorizo Burger with Green Chile Mayonnaise; Mexican Grilled Corn with Cheese; Miss Hilda's Baked Beans
9. Sandwich Sensation
Aired 29 May 2004 • 22 min
Roasted Eggplant Muffuletta; Panini; Kicked-Up Tuna Melt
10. Halloween
Aired 5 June 2004 • 22 min
Orange Pumpkin Soup; Hilda's Roasted Pumpkin Seeds; Pumpkin and Corn Fritters
11. Spring Flavors
Aired 12 June 2004 • 22 min
Fettucine with Fresh Fava Beans; Asparagus Flan; Strawberry and Rhubarb Crisp
12. Thanksgiving
Aired 19 June 2004 • 22 min
Breast of Turkey with Cranberry Glaze; Wild Rice and Cornbread Dressing; Pumpkin Creme Brulee
14. Cooking with Pork
Aired 26 June 2004 • 22 min
Collard and Mustard Greens in Ham Hock Gravy; Homemade Gratons (Cracklings); Smothered Pork Chops
15. Favorite Italian Pasta Sauces
Aired 3 July 2004 • 22 min
Linguine alla Carbonara; Pesto alla Genovese; Fettucine Alfredo
16. Wedding Anniversary Brunch
Aired 10 July 2004 • 22 min
Eggs Florentine; Crispy Potato Cakes; Mini-Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins; Cajun Bloody Mary
17. Football Party Food
Aired 17 July 2004 • 22 min
Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Homemade BBQ Sauce; Horseradish Cole Slaw
18. Italian Feast
Aired 24 July 2004 • 22 min
Breast of Veal Stuffed with Lemon, Pancetta, and Rosemary; Baked Semolina Gnocchi; Braised Broccoli Rabe
19. Lo Cal
Aired 31 July 2004 • 22 min
Summer Fruit Soup; Caesar Lite Salad with Grilled Shrimp; Oven Crispy Fries; Lotta Chocolate Sorbet; Jicama Orange Salad
20. Frozen Treats
Aired 7 August 2004 • 22 min
Margarita Popsicles; Frozen Chocolate Terrine; Frozen Crepes Suzette