Emeril Cooks
New Orleans locals visit Emeril Lagasse's kitchen to see firsthand how he makes the dishes they helped inspire, from piping hot beignets to icy cold sake made with Louisiana-grown rice.
©Emmy Nominated for Multi-Camera Editing, 2023
Season 1
Episode 2: Kermit Ruffins
Emeril makes jazz-inspired red bean soup while Kermit enjoys a bloody Mary.
Episode 3: Bau Nguyen
Emeril creates Viet-style curried shrimp, and brisket pho.
Episode 4: Sarah Roland
Emeril builds a sumptuous meal with sustainable ingredients.
Episode 10: Emeril’s Restaurant
Emeril shares the most popular dishes at his restaurant.
Season 2
Episode 3: Voodoo Authentica
Emeril creates a meal inspired by New Orleans' annual Voodoo Fest.
Episode 4: Son of a Saint
Emeril prepares a meal for young chef CJ Calhoun.
Episode 9: Emeril’s Favorite Sandwiches
Emeril makes chef Justin Kennedy a three-course meal of New Orleans sandwiches.
Season 3
Episode 1: A Cheese Lost To Time
Creole cream cheese was almost lost to time until one family farm helped save it.
Episode 2: A Surfer’s Discovery
Two Louisiana surfers stumbled on the perfect seaside snack: Sea Beans.
Episode 4: Sustainable Luxury
Caviar can be accessible and sustainable; try it in my grilled shrimp with caviar butter.
Season 4
Episode 3: Saffron Envy
Believe it or not, some Saffron is grown right here in the United States, and in Texas!?
Episode 5: New Orleans Coffee
Get the low down on how the famous NOLA classic chicory coffee is made.
Season 5
Episode 2: Bringing Back Squab
A once famous dish finds it’s way back around.
Episode 5: Why Grass-fed Beef?
Local is king! Try my favorite beef recipes with an international twist.
Episode 6: Crawfish Celebration
Host a dinner the New Orleans way! You can’t go wrong with this classic.
Episode 8: Strawberry Festival
Celebrate the Louisiana strawberry and tghe Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival
Emeril Tailgates
Football fans are competitive, especially when it comes to tailgating. To help fans gain an edge at their next tailgate, we’re inviting them to Emeril’s kitchen to learn some can’t-lose recipes.
Season 1
Episode 4: Boston Patriots
A Boston-born New England Patriots superfan inspires us to create savory treats with a New Orleans twist from her city’s iconic fresh seafood dishes.
Episode 9: Miami Dolphins
Dolphins superfans Seth Farmer and Julia Thompson join us as we draw inspiration from Miami’s international flavors and make mouthwatering Cuban dishes.
Episode 16: Minneapolis Vikings
We’re heading to Minneapolis to meet Vikings fans Jim Dazzle and Brandi Mitchell. Join us as we put our spin on their city’s Nordic dishes.
Season 2
Episode 2: Baltimore Ravens
For a Baltimore style tailgate, know that it’s okay to be crabby! You’ll win over everyone with Emeril's easy crab cakes, fried soft shell crab sandwich, and Maryland crab toast.
Episode 3: LA Rams
For a Los Angeles style tailgate, let the city's Mexican flavors inspire you…with Emeril's Cali-style carne asada burritos, and crowd-pleasing chicken and green chile nachos.
Episode 4: Seattle Seahawks
For a Seattle style tailgate,Emeril's whipping up his Dungeness crab rolls, Pacific Northwest seafood chowder, and a crowd-pleasing cedar planked salmon.
Season 3
Episode 3: LA Chargers
Let Los Angeles' Asian flavors inspire you! Whip up some delicious teriyaki pork tenderloin sandwiches, and Emeril's take on the classic Japanese miso ramen.
Episode 3: Dallas Cowboys
At your next tailgate, impress your guests with my Texas-style smoked beef brisket, "better than mama's" chili mac and cheese, and a "big as Texas" classic chocolate sheet cake.