the hidden place and the other time

Almost every Thursday night at our house, we have a night where family comes over, the cooks make dinner, and we watch a few of the TV shows that all of us enjoy. It's a lot of fun, and for a while I've been wanting to do a weekly post about what we made and ate that night.

Last night was Patitsatha, an episode of Dr. Who, and and episode of Torchwood.


Patitsatha
adapted from A Kitchen in Corfu by Chatto and Martin
* 1 Large Chicken -- in large pieces (we made one with real chicken and the other with Quorn for the vegetarians among us)
* 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
* 2 Large Onion -- sliced
* 3 Cloves Garlic -- finely chopped
* Salt -- to taste
* Paprika -- to taste
* 3 Whole Cloves
* 1 Pinch Cinnamon
* 2 Pounds Ripe Tomatoes -- chopped
* 1/2 Cup Red Wine
* 1 Tablespoon Wine Vinegar
* 2 Medium Bay Leaves
* Parmesan Cheese -- to taste
* 1 Pound Spaghetti

Directions: Brown chicken in oil. Add onions and sauté until browning, add garlic. sauté for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, 3/4 cup water and remaining ingredients except pasta and cheese. Let simmer for 30 minutes. Cook pasta as directed and serve topped with chicken mixture. Pass the parmesan.