Pan-Fried Lobster Ravioli W/Coconut-Pumpkin Sauce!

This is a dish I like to call the Sombrero or the Lazy Spaniard! it reminds me of a guy kicking back with his feet up.Dreaming of a tropical island and drinking out of coconuts.The lobster filling is basic.I like to use the claws and just break them up with my hands.To the Lobster meat I add minced red onion,chopped flat leaf parsley,scallions,salt,pepper,minced red pepper,lime juice and soft cream cheese.I personally make my pasta fresh but you can use store bought pasta sheets.Cut the pasta into rings and egg wash the rim.Add the filling and with your finger tips push together to seal tight.

For the coconut pumpkin sauce I start by cooking finely diced Spanish onion in butter and cook till soft.I then add pumpkin puree,cinnamon,fresh nutmeg,brown sugar,chili powder,chili pepper flakes,salt and coconut milk.This sauce should be a little sweet and a little spicy with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg.I like to garnish this dish with toasted coconut flakes,scallion,seasoned toasted pumpkin seeds and cinnamon sticks.
I par-cook the ravioli in boiling water then pan-fry in butter on both sides till golden brown and a little crispy.

Michael Hedges - Because It's There

Michael Hedges is one of my all time favorite musicians.The first time I saw him was around 85-86 and I was absolutely blown away.His stage presence was beutiful,his stories always so funny and his music just soothed the soul.Sadly he passed in 1997 at the age of 43.He was driving home from the San Francisco International Airport when his car skidded off a rain slicked s-curve and down a 120 foot cliff.Hedges was thrown from his car and appeared to have died instantly.It was a few days before his body was found.So very very sad.

ThaMuseMeant @ Mystic Hot Springs

I have been listening to these guys for years.One of the first times I saw them was at a Tapas Cantina/Restuarant in Santa Fe New Mexico.Fantastic Tapas!Fantastic Band!

Chickpeas W/Andoulle Sausage!

Chickpeas W/Andoulle Sausage!

I love this dish and it is so simple to prepare.Start by sauteing the sausage in 1 TBSP.olive oil until golden brown.Then add sliced Spanish onion and toss.After a few tosses add the chickpeas and chopped tomato.Then add a few pinches of sazon seasoning.If You have never used sazon You really must try it.It is fantastic in just about anything.At this point You want to add 2-3oz.chicken stock and the juice of 1/2 lime.Let this reduce to about 1/2 and finish it with a pad of butter to give the sauce that nice silky sheen.I like to garnish this dish with lime wedges,chopped scallion and fresh parsley.Soak the sauce up with a nice slice of bread!

I started this Blog to share my love of Food and Music.I plan on sharing lots of Recipes and photos and I encourage You to do the same.I love hearing about new creative dishes.Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated as I am new to Blogging.So with that said enjoy and always have in your life GOOD MUSIC!GOOD FOOD! GOOD FUN!