His cooking show "Essence of Emeril" debuted in 1995 while ... restaurants in New Orleans and preparing elaborate dishes on TV, Emeril Lagasse created a wheelhouse that consisted of rich, spicy ...

As Emeril's personal popularity grew, he eventually moved on to his own show, Essence of Emeril. How to Boil Water continued with the tandem of comedian Sean Donnellan and chef Cathy Lowe.