Jambalaya

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Jambalaya is a Southern Louisiana dish, which originates from the influence of the many different cultures found in Louisiana, particularly French, Spanish and African.  Louisiana's climate is perfect for growing rice, a crop that has been a vital ingredient in many Louisiana dishes, but Louisiana is also known as a Sportsman's Paradise, because of the many different varieties of wild game that make their homes here.  Thus, many classic Cajun recipes contain rice and meat, and Jambalaya is no exception.