| Louisiana Cajun cuisine originated with a group of | | | | the hallmark of these people, called Acadians, which |
| French residents of Nova Scotia, who were expelled | | | | was later shortened to Cajuns. |
| by the British in 1755. They eventually, after years of a | | | | Authentic Cajun recipes can be hard to come by, as |
| nomadic existence, settled in the Southern Louisiana | | | | they were traditionally passed down verbally from one |
| swamplands. There they adapted their native cooking | | | | generation to the next. They also tend to change a |
| methods to use ingredients that were available in their | | | | little with each generation, each adding their own flair. |
| new land. This cuisine is the food of hardworking | | | | There are hundreds of recipes for most common |
| country people, used to difficult conditions. It is practical, | | | | dishes, as the independent nature is of the Cajun |
| strong country food, taking advantage of easily | | | | people is reflected in their cuisine, each kitchen adding |
| available local ingredients, often an entire meal | | | | their own special touches. |
| prepared all in one pot. This style of cooking became | | | | |