Chef Emeril Lagasse's fans are always asking for advice on how to fit fresh meals into their busy and hectic lifestyles. Here, he shares the inside scoop on how to make the meals that you want without spending a lot of time in the kitchen. It's all about preparing fresh food fast!

Most Popular Recipes

Zucchini Fritters with Roasted Red Pepper Mayo

Garlicky Bok Choy

Seared Mint Lamb Chops

Fresh Salsa

Cucumber Ribbon Salad

Pressed Roast Turkey, Pesto, and Provolone Sandwiches

Penne with Sausage and Escarole

Chef Michael Schwartz's Hogfish Ceviche

Melon Cooler

Bananas Foster

Pan-Roasted Asparagus with Shiitake Mushrooms and Cherry Tomatoes

Pan-Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Cilantro-Lime Rice

Red Wine-Marinated Escargot Over Bowtie Pasta

New Style New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp

Tandoori-Style Chicken Drumsticks

Emeril's Quick Shrimp Stock

Andouille Crusted Black Drum with Sauteed Kale and Pecan Butter Sauce

Sesame Eggplant with Tofu

Emeril's Crab Boil

Lamb T-Bones with Rosemary-Balsamic Butter Sauce

Cantaloupe, Prosciutto and Arugula Salad

Escabeche

Shrimp en Papillote

Emeril's Pimms Cup

Charcuterie Sandwich

Shrimp and Angel Hair Fra Diavolo

About the Host

Emeril Lagasse

Who knew that a kid working in the local Portuguese bakery would burst with a bam into the culinary scene, opening a series of successful restaurants, hosting popular TV shows and becoming one of the most recognizable chefs of all time?