Paprika features in Emeril Lagasse's signature Creole seasoning, Emeril's Essence, which is key in many of his Southern recipes. Amongst others, he uses it in his smokey blackened red fish recipe ...

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.