Series synopsis
Emeril Live is an American talk television series that premiered on Cooking Channel on January 1, 1997. It ended on December 1, 2007. It was created by Emeril Lagasse. It stars Patton Oswalt, Emeril Lagasse and Aaron Eckhart.
Kick it up to notches unknown with Emeril Live. In front of a live audience, Emeril Lagasse--a master chef and owner of New Orleans' most talked-about restaurants--demonstrates gourmet cooking, with a bam!
Premise
Kick it up to notches unknown with Emeril Live. In front of a live audience, Emeril Lagasse--a master chef and owner of New Orleans' most talked-about restaurants--demonstrates gourmet cooking, with a bam!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 12 seasons with 344 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 82 | January 1, 1997 | January 1, 1997 |
| Season 2 | 73 | ||
| Season 3 | 76 | ||
| Season 5 | 1 | ||
| Season 6 | 2 | ||
| Season 7 | 1 | ||
| Season 8 | 6 | October 27, 2007 | December 1, 2007 |
| Season 9 | 18 | October 3, 2005 | October 10, 2005 |
| Season 10 | 76 | October 1, 2006 | November 17, 2007 |
| Season 11 | 3 | April 9, 2007 | April 9, 2007 |
| Season 12 | 3 | ||
| Season 13 | 3 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | French Canadian Cuisine | January 1, 1997 |
| 2 | Traditional Mardi Gras Dinner | |
| 3 | Sweets for the Sweet |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nuttin' but Nuts | |
| 2 | Breakfast Bites | |
| 3 | Rice |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin Fare | |
| 2 | Kentucky Classics | |
| 3 | Gateway to Friui, Italy |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 5 |
Ice Creams and Sorbets Frothy grasshopper; Mr. Lou's sorbet trio; espresso granita; kicked up ice cream cake. |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 2 |
Lite Cuisine Red snapper fillets; porcini mushroom-dusted chicken; stir fried ginger vegetables. |
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| 6 |
A Taste of Abruzzi Linguine with seafood in saffron broth; vegetable casserole; lamb; ricotta-filled pastries. |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 51 |
Hammin It Up Emeril's Kicked Up Chef's Salad; Ham and Garlic Pork Rolls; Fresh Baked Ham with Rum and Coke Glaze; Wild Pecan Rice, Bacon and Tasso Dressing; Country Ham with Orange Pan Sauce |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emeril's Haunted Holiday | October 27, 2007 |
| 2 | Emeril's Holiday Contest | December 1, 2007 |
| 5 | Emeril's Sunday Dinner | October 13, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gadgets | October 3, 2005 |
| 2 | One Hot Tomato | October 3, 2005 |
| 3 | Emeril's Delmonico | October 5, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shrimp Around the World | October 1, 2006 |
| 2 | Home Ec 101 | October 2, 2006 |
| 3 | There's a Chef in My World | October 3, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 11 |
Emeril's Island Party You don't need to go to Margaritaville to have fun, because today Jimmy Buffett is coming to get everyone in a Parrothead state of mind. Recipes include Ruby Red Grapefruit Margarita; Coconut Shrimp with Pineapple Habanero Chutney; Island Inspired-Seafood Gumbo with Coconut Milk; and Coconut and Key Lime Pudding Cakes with Guava Coulis. |
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| 29 |
Happy Happy Holiday It's Emeril's favorite time of the year, and he's pulling out all the stops with a sumptuous Christmas menu. Recipes in This Episode * Quail and Smoked Sausage Christmas Gumbo * Crown Roast of Pork with Crawfish and Mirliton Stuffing and Crawfish Bordelaise Sauce * Creole Christmas Trifle * Emeril's Eggnog |
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| 56 |
Sweet and Savory Emeril celebrates dishes that let you have your cake and eat it, combining savory flavors with sweet touches. Menu: • Grilled Salmon with a Pineapple, Mango & Strawberry Salsa • Sesame Peanut Noodle Salad • Mirliton & Hot Sausage Casserole • Seared Duck Breast with Brandied Cherry Reduction Sauce – Served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Haricots Verts • Peanut Butter Sundaes |
April 9, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Emeril's Lunchtime Specials When the lunch bell rings, Emeril is ready! Recipes in This Episode * Open Faced Roast Turkey Sandwiches with Mushroom Gravy * Cream of Tomato Soup with Fontina, Mushroom, Prosciutto and Truffle Grilled Cheese Sandwiches * Fried Chicken, Emeril Style * Butterscotch Pudding with Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies |
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| 5 |
Emeril's Pasta Pals It's all about pasta tonight! Emeril welcomes special guests and old friends Johanne Kileen and George Germon, owners of Al Forno restaurant in Rhode Island and authors of On Top of Spaghetti. Recipes in This Episode * Rigatoni with Beefy Mushroom Gorgonzola Sauce * Linguine with Caramelized Onions, Kalamata Olives and Pecorino Romano Cheese * Spaghettini with Chopped Shrimp and Scallops in Rich Broth * Mary's Lasagna |
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| 14 |
America's Favorites I'ts not just your everyday burger and fries when Emeril takes on some all-American favorites: Home-Ground Burgers with Bacon, Cheese, and Fresh Thyme; Seasoned French Fries with Homemade Habanero, Orange, and Tomato Ketchup; Barbecued Chicken with Bacon Potato Salad, and a Cola Float. |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Wings and Things Recipes in This Episode * Alain's Sweet and Spicy Asian Wings * Asian Slaw * Buffalo-Style Wings with Emeril's Wing Sauce, Seasoned Fries and Crudite with a Blue Cheese Dressing * Broiled Barbeque Wings with Potato Salad * Southwestern-Style Fried Chicken Wings with Kicked-Up Jalapeno Poppers and a Creamy Chipotle-Cilantro Sauce |
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| 22 |
Emeril's Say Cheese Contest Emeril invites viewers to "Say Cheese" and send in their favorite recipes. The winning dishes are: Red Jalapeno Texas Salad with Melted Goat Cheese, Chesapeake Bay Crabby Mac, Tamales de Queso con Rajas (Roasted Chile Tamales with Cheese), Holly's Peach Flambe Cheesecake. Recipes in This Episode * Holly's Peach Flambe Cheesecake * Cheese with Roasted Chile Tamales: Tamales de Queso con Rajas * Red Jalapeno "Texas" Salad with melted Goat Cheese * Chesapeake Bay "Crabby" Mac |
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| 40 |
New Orleans Style It's a jam-packed show today, as Emeril returns to the cuisine of his adopted city, preparing classic Creole dishes while rocking to Marcia Ball's roadhouse blues. But first the Emeril Live crew visits New Orleans 9th District, and the foundation that's investing in the community. Menu: • Greens & Fried Quail – Served with Buttermilk Dressing • Duck & Tasso Jambalaya • Crawfish Mac & Cheese • Pan Fried Trout with Black-Eyed Pea Salad • Pecan Chocolate Chip Pie |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Cooking Channel |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 1, 1997 |
| Last aired | December 1, 2007 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |