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