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Your go-to for cooking inspo: thebacklabel delivers three standout recipes each week—straight from celebrity chefs, buzzworthy new cookbooks, and award-winning restaurants. Perfect for food lovers who crave flavor, fun, and something fresh in their inbox.

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Nov 4, 2026

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Emeril's Chicken Pasta with Basil Pesto and Blue Cheese

We're talking tender chicken, corkscrew pasta, fragrant basil pesto, rich Gorgonzola, and a creamy Parmesan sauce that coats every glorious bite. A little Italian inspiration. A little Emeril attitude. A whole lot of flavor. And the best part? It's the kind of restaurant-worthy pasta you can make right in your own kitchen.

Logan Lee

Taco Box

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Nov 4, 2026

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1 min read

Pulpo Veracruzano Tacos

Seared octopus with a traditional Veracruz style tomato sauce, olives, capers and oregano.

Dale Slear

Recipes

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Nov 3, 2026

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2 min read

Emeril's Creole Pork Chops with Kicked Up White Beans

We're talking beautifully seared, Essence-seasoned pork chops alongside creamy white beans simmered with smoked ham, garlic, and the classic Creole trinity. It's hearty, deeply flavorful, and exactly the sort of dish that reminds us why Emeril became a household name.

Logan Lee