Emil Lagasse, the “BAM!” catch phrase TV chef, was born of a Portuguese mother and a Canadian father, in Fall River, MA, in a Portuguese community. His love for Portuguese cousine is emphasized in many of his cookbooks and cooking shows. After his first chef job at the Commanders Palace in New Orleans, he became the famous TV show chef through the Emeril Live and The Essence of Emeril cooking shows. He trained in various countries including France, and owns over 10 restaurants not including the most recent one, Sands Casino Resort in Bethlehem, PA. He has also written just as many cookbooks. He has been nominated for several awards both in cooking and for his cook books and his enthusiasm for cooking is infectious as seen on his TV shows. He puts his love and soul into cooking and makes everyone watching him want to cook. If you have not tried his irresistible portugues food through his TV shows or his restaurants, here is a chance for you to try his contagious recipes.
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