VARIATIONS
Pecan or Macadamia Nut Waffles:
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon (15mL) finely chopped pecans or macadamia nuts over preheated waffle grids
Pour 3/4 cup (125mL) batter over nuts and close waffle maker. Bake as directed.
Bacon Waffles:
Cook bacon strips. Pour 3/4 cup (200mL) batter over waffle grids. Cut 1 strip bacon in half, lay over
batter and close waffle maker. Bake as directed.
Cheese Waffles:
Fold in 1 1/2 cups (375mL) shredded cheddar cheese into batter. Bake as directed. Serve with syrup or
your favorite creamed entree.
Blueberry Waffles:
Fold 2 cups (500mL) fresh blueberries into batter. Pour 3/4 cup (200mL) batter over grids. Bake until
golden.
Chocolate Chip Waffles:
Fold 1 cup (250mL) chocolate chips into batter. Bake as directed.
A pretty dessert that is guaranteed to please your guests.
8 prepared Macadamia Nut Waffles
1 can (6 ounces or
frozen
(above)
orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 cup (250mL) sugar
l/2 cup (125mL) flaked coconut
3 tablespoons (45mL) cornstarch
l/3 cup (75mL) chopped
1 can (8 ounces or
crushed
maraschino cherries
pineapple, drained reserving juice
l/4 cup (50mL) 150-proof rum
cold water
vanilla ice cream
In a large saute pan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Measure pineapple juice and enough cold water to
equal 1 l/4 cups (300mL). Combine water mixture, orange juice, and sugar mixture. Cook over medium
heat until thickened, stirring constantly. Add coconut, cherries, and pineapple. Heat through. Keep warm
on low heat. Slowly pour rum over top of mixture. Carefully ignite. Place a scoop of vanillaice cream over
each waffle. When flame dies, spoon sauce over ice cream. Serve immediately.
yield: 5 servings
