No, I'm sure Emeril didn't invent the method, as I saw several recipes for it when I first did it. I think I saw Bobby Flay do it one time on TV, so was looking for that cooking method in particular. Emeril's recipe of course has Essence on it. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Smile.gif" alt="" />