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What Are Biscuits and Gravy? A Guide to the Southern Breakfast

Learn what Southern biscuits and gravy are, how the dish is made and served, what it tastes like, and how to enjoy this classic breakfast.

Learn what a Southern meat and three is, how the meal format works, what counts as a vegetable, and how to choose a balanced plate.

Learn what hamburger steak is, how it is cooked and served, and how this plated ground-beef entrée differs from a hamburger on a bun.

Compare a patty melt and a cheeseburger by bread, cheese, onions, cooking method, texture, and the kind of diner meal each offers.

Learn how diner combos and plates usually differ, what sides and drinks may be included, and what to check before ordering either meal format.

Learn what a Southern-style flounder plate usually includes, what flounder tastes like, how it is prepared, and how to choose sides and sauces.

Compare chef salad and grilled chicken salad by protein, toppings, texture, temperature and the kind of diner meal each one provides.

Learn how classic diner milkshakes are blended, what gives them thickness, and how ingredients and technique shape their flavor and texture.

Learn how to keep fries and fried diner food crispy during takeout, manage steam and sauces, and reheat food without making it soggy.