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	Creole Rice Pudding by Amos Miller NEVER throw day-old rice away! Next time you have that extra-large Chinese take out and you have some of that white rice left over, you have the base of a fabulous rice pudding, New Orleans-style! This is NOT the junk you have to choose from for dessert ("jello, rice pudding, sherbet") after the regrettable meal at the greasy spoon…	7 votes 2 reviews 2 comments 12238 views
	Cajun Bread Pudding with Praline Sauce by Amos Miller I am surprised more folks haven't tried this. I have been asked for this recipe more times than I can remember. I have served the following dish to more than 300 diners (at a time) and got a substantial number of raves, so I want to pass it on for anyone who wants something a little more like home, more New Orleans, more than a Red…	2 votes 10151 views
	Banana Split Cake by Glenn Tasty desert reminiscent of a banana split but much easier to serve.	1 vote 1 comment 12052 views
	Cajun Bread Pudding with Praline Sauce by Amos Miller The Praline Sauce is a stand-alone that will add depth and excitement to any cake or pudding, but it marries perfectly with this Cajun-inspired recipe. This is a dish that I have served hundreds of times and is always a favorite - so much so that folks often ask for a serving or two 'to go'. Easy ingredients, easy to prepare.…	4 votes 1 review 14 comments 13522 views
	Bread Pudding with Pralines and Bourbon-Vanilla Bean Ice Cream by Danielle Pallaske Emeril's Bread Pudding, Paula's pralines and my bourbon-vanilla bean ice cream...my homage to the great state of Louisiana during this week of Mardi Gras celebrations and religious observances. Enjoy! Read more:…	2 votes 1 review 4790 views
	Bush Berry Parfait by Kiki Thompson I came up with this parfait because I wanted something sweet and not so heavy and the Bush Berry Parfait was the ending result. It is tofu-based made with blackberries and blueberries.	3 votes 3649 views
	Decadent Cherry Chocolate Dirtcake by Smokinhotchef Spring and summer is busy season for a favorite southern dessert, dirtcake. It contains no dirt and isn't even a cake. What it is however, is a very delicious and creamy layered dessert, perfect for any occasion. Fresh and sweet cherries really put this dessert over the top. The hardest part is figuring out what serving bowl to…	1 vote 1 comment 4537 views