Banana and Fromage Blanc Grilled Cheese

Cinnamon raisin bread just found two new buddies. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Buffalo Chicken Tenders with Blue Cheese Coleslaw

An instant sensation around the CHOW office. (By Adapted from Scott Youkilis)

Chicken with Goat Cheese and Figs

Served with a port reduction sauce. (By Luke Knowland)

Kamut with Mushrooms and Blue Cheese

All that’s missing is the steak. (By Kate Ramos)

Grape and Taleggio Grilled Cheese

Doused in grappa for a boozy, floral note. (By Kate Ramos)

Black Forest Ham and Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese

Yes, it’s a ham and cheese on rye, but caramelized onions make it stellar. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Fig Jam and Goat Cheese Crostini

Classic fall flavors come together for an elegant hors d’oeuvre. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Apple and Aged Cheddar Grilled Cheese

A classic snack-time combination gets grilled on walnut bread. (By Kate Ramos)

Asian Pear and Gouda Grilled Cheese

Melty, sweet, and a little sour from the toasty rye bread. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Rajas Quesadillas

The traditional Mexican mixture of peppers and onions makes an easy quesadilla filling, or omit the cheese for a quick taco. (By Kate Ramos)

Sweet Hot Mustard and Jarlsberg Grilled Cheese

Served up on a homemade pretzel roll! (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Roasted Beet and Chèvre Grilled Cheese

The famous salad duo gets warm and toasty. (By Kate Ramos)

Cream Cheese and Chive Scramble with Prosciutto

Creamy eggs tucked into a prosciutto package. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Tequila Shrimp and Asadero Quesadillas

Crispy tortillas, melty cheese, and boozy shrimp. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Chile-Cilantro Hash Browns

The ultimate hangover food, these hash browns are simply chile-spiked crisped potatoes topped with cilantro. (By Aida Mollenkamp)