1.2 litres/2 pints chicken stock, heated with ¼ tsp saffron strands
1kg/8 chicken thighs, each chopped in half and browned
1.5g/¼ tsp dried red chilli flakes
300g chorizo, cut into thin slices
55g/18 small clams, cleaned
90g/1 head garlic, cloves separated and peeled
125ml/4fl oz good olive oil
200g/1 large spanish onion, finely diced
110g/4oz pancetta, cut into small dice
20g/5 tbsp chopped parsley
110g/4oz fresh or frozen peas
320g/2 large red peppers, diced
400g/12 jumbo raw prawns, in shells
450g/1lb squid, cleaned and chopped into bite-sized pieces
5 sprigs fresh thyme leaves separated
400g/4 large tomatoes, de-seeded and diced
125ml/4fl oz dry white wine