Fiery summer heat no problem for Dragon’s Breath Celosia

For centuries, folktales told in cultures around the world have included a fearsome creature: the firebreathing dragon.While dragons are pure fantasy, flaminghot Louisiana summers are an all-toofamiliar reality for us gardeners.

Oven-Fried Catfish

* 4 catfish fillets * 2 eggs (scrambled) * 1 cup plain breadcrumbs * 1 tsp garlic powder * 1 tsp onion powder * 1 tbsp no-salt Cajun/Creole seasoning (adjust to taste) * Vegetable cooking spray1.Preheat oven to 350 and spray baking sheet with cooking spray.2.

Crawfish Jambalaya

* 1 lb Peeled Crawfish Tails * 2 1/2 Rice cooker cups Medium-grained white rice * 10.

Cajun Shrimp Pasta

* 1-pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined * 1 Tbsp olive oil * 3 tsp Cajun seasoning, divided * 1/2 tsp black pepper * 1/2 tsp smoked paprika * 2 Tbsp unsalted butter * 2 garlic cloves, minced * 1/2 cup diced tomatoes * 1 cup heavy whipping cream * 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese * 4 ounces fresh...

Garlic and Rosemary Grilled Lamb Chops

• 2 pounds lamb loin or rib chops thick cut• 4 cloves garlic minced• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped• 1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper• zest of 1 lemon• 1/4 cup olive oil 1. Combine the garlic, rosemary, salt, pepper, lemon zest and olive oil in a measuring cup.2.

Crawfish Pasta in red butter sauce

Boiling salted water3 tablespoons light butter11/2 teaspoon garlic1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper1 lb.

NSU artist leads figure drawing workshop at Cincinnati gallery

Northwestern State University Assistant Professor of Art Edgar Cano presented a figure drawing workshop at Manifest Gallery, a contemporary arts center in Cincinnati, Ohio, Feb.

Pick Up Your Brush Painting class to be held March 5 and 19

Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class March 5 and 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of South Hall. The fee is $45.

Workshop will focus on civic pride and diagnosing city’s health

A civic pride workshop titled “Diagnosing and Treating Your Community Health” with Jeff Siegler is taking place Thursday, Feb. 26, from 9 a.m. to noon at Merci Beaucoup Restaurant at 127 Church St.

St. Augustine Church will host soprano in concert, DAR to host reception

The Cane River Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will host a reception in honor of Imani Sarai Francis following her concert at St. Augustine Catholic Church on Friday, Feb. 27.The concert is open to the public and there is no admission charge. Dr.