What does Cajun mean?
Cajun is a term given to a group of people, mainly living in Louisiana, who are descendants of some of the first French settlers to North America. Originally these settlers, calling themselves "Acadians" lived in Eastern Canada, but were relocated to the southern USA. Because of this interesting background, Cajun cuisine is a blend of things from French, Canadian, Indigenous American, and African-American traditions. Gumbo and Jambalaya are two of the most well-known Cajun dishes.