INGREDIENTS
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FRIED CHICKEN:
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1 1/2 cups buttermilk
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1 1/2 cups flour
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2-3 tablespoons cornstarch
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2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
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canola oil (for frying)
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
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CHERRY TOMATO MARINARA:
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 small onion (peeled, minced)
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3 cloves garlic (peeled, minced)
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3 pints cherry tomatoes (halved)
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1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
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STROMBOLI:
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6 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
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1 recipe basic pizza dough (http://abc.go.com/shows/the-chew/recipes/pizza-dough-mario-batali)
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1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano (grated)
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1 recipe cherry tomato marinara (recipe above, 2 cups)
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1/2 pound fresh mozzarella (cut into small cubes)
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honey (optional, to serve)
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hot sauce (optional, to serve)
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PEPPER GRAVY:
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons flour
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1 1/4 cups whole milk (warmed)
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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Kosher salt (to taste)