Spicy, Cheesy Skillet Cornbread

Not too sweet, with some hominy and jalapeño to spice it up. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Upside-Down Banana-Coffee Tart

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

Dutch Baby Pancake

Topped with caramelized pears, this puffed-up pancake is a crowd-pleaser. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Buttermilk and Brown Butter Waffles

Nutty and indulgent— the perfect breakfast treat. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Cornmeal Fried Catfish with Rémoulade

Cornmeal adds crunch to this pan-fried fish, while rémoulade spices things up. (By Kate Ramos)

Smushed Turkey and Cheese Sandwich

Mashing it down makes it hold together all that much better. (By CHOW Food Team)

Mussels with Fennel, Lemon, and Belgian Ale

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

Campfire Beer Pancakes

Laden with pine nuts, currants, and beer! (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)

Teff Porridge with Honey and Dates

Sprinkled with pumpkin seeds for extra crunch. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Beef and Green Tomato Casserole

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

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)

Chile-Cilantro Hash Browns

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

Red Flannel Hash

This sweet, earthy, herby hash of beets, potatoes, onion, and eggs makes for a satisfying first meal of the day. (By Aida Mollenkamp)