Creole is a term used to describe a culture and cuisine that originated in Louisiana, USA. The term is derived from the French word 'creole' which means 'NATIVE'. PATOIS is a type of French-based dialect spoken by people of Creole descent. OKRA is a vegetable commonly used in Creole cooking, as is RICE. JAMBALAYA is a popular Creole dish made with RICE, vegetables, and either seafood or meat. Ala is a type of Creole sauce made with tomatoes, onions, and peppers. Okras is another name for OKRA, and SHRIMP is a common ingredient in Creole dishes.