And after tasting this bread pudding, you'll know she's worthy of the title.

This classic New Orleans bread pudding comes from the famed New Orleans Chef Leah Chase, a Queen of Creole Cuisine. And yes, it does call for vanilla – 5 tablespoons to be exact. Related To: Comfort Food Restaurants Vegetarian. And you will make numerous new friends.' Still unconvinced? Look at the ingredients – evaporated milk, eggs, French bread, crushed pineapples, Red Delicious apples, both white and brown sugar, sweet raisings, butter, bourbon, and vanilla. These hearty dishes prove that comfort food doesnt need meat.

You will not regret taking the time and making the effort. As one reviewer raves, 'This is, without a doubt, the most delicious bread pudding ever! It is worthy of a formal dinner, family supper, or special event. This dessert's appeal speaks for itself – who would turn down a dessert with the word 'Creole,' and who would turn down something that includes pudding?' Moreover, it would win our heart with the bourbon sauce. Pho and ramen are both sick-day go-tos, and when he can get it, a big, hearty bowl of Korean. Brian Shin, chef at San Francisco’s bar The Snug, is a big soup guy in general, but his love for warm savory liquids grows stronger when he’s feeling sick.

Recipe: Creole Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce Here’s what chefs eat when they’re sick (spoiler: lots of broth).

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