Cajun seasoning is a blend of spices including cayenne pepper, garlic, onion, black pepper, celery, and white pepper. It was created by Acadian immigrants in Louisiana who added spices to their bland rice dishes. Cajun seasoning is used in popular dishes like jambalaya and gumbo, and can also be used as a marinade for chicken, […]
Cajun cuisine originated in Louisiana and is a mix of French, Canadian, African, and Native American influences. It uses local ingredients like rice, sugar cane, and lobster. Cajun cooking involves a delicate balance of peppers for flavor, not heat. The main dishes are fish, pork, chicken, turkey, or shrimp, prepared through boiling, grilling, stewing, frying, […]
A Cajun microwave oven is an outdoor wooden cooking box that slow-cooks meats and vegetables. It has a metal-lined tray at the bottom, covered by a grate, and a second tray that holds a charcoal fire. The enclosed environment keeps food moist while cooking, and it’s portable and easy to use outdoors. It’s a traditional […]
Creole and Cajun have different migration histories, with Creoles being descendants of settlers from various countries and Cajuns coming from Acadia. Their cuisine differs in spiciness and ingredients, with Cajun cuisine being more “countryside” and Creole cuisine being more “urban.” Both groups speak French, but Creoles rely more on other languages. Cajun music has absorbed […]
