The Essence of Emeril on Food Network

Season 1, Episode 23
New ways to spruce up your chicken dishes: First, Emeril makes a vertical roasted chicken spiced with vegetables and aromatics. Then, a delicious coq au vin blanc, cooked in bacon drippings. Plus, chicken cooked under a brick, Tuscan-style.

Season 1, Episode 17
There’s nothing more satisfying than old-fashioned comfort foods. First, Emeril makes his favorite beef stew. Then, classic spaghetti and meatballs. Plus, a kicked-up BLT with avocado and chipotle mayonnaise served on toasted brioche.

Season 1, Episode 11
First, Emeril shows you how to make the classic empanada, stuffed with ground beef and pork. Then, delicious spinach-and-cheese empanadas, with chopped bacon. Plus, a new kind of empanada dough made with cream cheese.

Season 1, Episode 14
First, Emeril makes simple dates wrapped in bacon and stuffed with cream cheese and almonds. Then, delicious olive-oil crostini with an olive tapenade. Plus, mini Manchego-cheese-and-quince grilled sandwiches on pumpernickel bread.