4 chicken thighs
4 chicken drum sticks
4 chicken wings
Essence, recipe follows
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup chopped onions
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups sliced shiitake mushrooms, cleaned and stemmed
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes, peeled and seeded
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup chicken stock
Pinch of crushed red pepper
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs of fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chiffonade basil
1/2 pound cooked fettuccine or spaghetti
4 ounces grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves

Cooking Recipe:

Season the chicken parts with Essence. Season the flour with Essence. Dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour, coating completely.

In a large Dutch oven, over medium-high heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the chicken and brown for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken (never mix raw chicken with cooked parts, or contaminate by sharing utensils, chicken is susceptible to salmonella) and set aside. Add the onions. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Continue to saute for 2 minutes. Stir in the wine, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and stock. Bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in the red pepper, bay leaf, thyme, and basil. Add the chicken back to the mixture. Reduce the heat to medium and cover. Simmer for 1 hour or until tender.

Serve over patsa , garnished with cheese and parsley.

Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Combine all required items thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.

Yield: about 2/3 cup