Upside-Down Banana-Coffee Tart

Kind of like a tarte Tatin made with bananas and coffee. (By Regan Burns)

Mussels with Fennel, Lemon, and Belgian Ale

Slightly bitter Belgian ale combines nicely with the brininess of mussels. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Beef and Green Tomato Casserole

A Southern-style casserole with sweet potato biscuits and enough comfort to feed a crowd. (By Kate Ramos)

Egg-White Frittata with Shrimp, Tomato, and Spinach

Simple, delicious, impressive egg dish that’s great to make ahead of time. (By Emile Castillo for CHOW)

CHOW Slider

The first modern burger, this little guy dates back to 1921 and was created at White Castle by Walter Anderson. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Basic Tortilla Chips

Salty, crunchy corn chips that are begging to be dunked in salsa or topped with cheese for homemade nachos. (By Kate Ramos)

Potato Latkes

A bit soft, a tad crunchy, and just the right amount of grease. (By Stephanie Rosenbaum)

Grandma Irma's "California" Brisket

Grandma Irma Zigas shares her special brisket with her grandson Caleb in our Cooking with Grandma video. (By Irma Zigas)

BLT Salad

Chop up the classic sandwich— the only thing missing is the mayo. (By Kate Ramos)

Black Beans with Mexican Beer

A spicy new technique adds lots of flavor. (By Regan Burns)

Grilled Skirt Steak with Caramelized Butter and Cumin

Cumin makes these flavors pop. (By Ana Sortun)

Asian Beef Burgers with Ginger and Cilantro

Fresh ginger, cilantro, and spicy sesame oil shine in this Asian-inspired burger. (By Sally Sampson)

Waffles with a crisp honeycombed surface and a tender, moist interior. (By Cheryl Alters Jamison and Bill Jamison)

Steak with an Australian slant. (By Aliza Green)

A versatile recipe for baking fish. (By David Shalleck)