Especially when it comes to cuisine, the terms Creole and Cajun should be understood ... Read more: 12 Mistakes Everyone Makes With Potato Soup If you've ever had gumbo, you likely don't need ...

Creole cornerstones include shrimp étouffée, turtle soup, beignets, bread pudding, and oysters stewed in cream. Cajuns might serve you rustic catfish court-bouillon, alligator sausage ...

Matthew Kang is the Lead Editor of the Southern California/Southwest region, and has covered dining, restaurants, food culture, and nightlife in Los Angeles since 2008. He hosted a YouTube show ...