Waffle Wednesday Revival

We had an informal Waffle Wednesday revival tonight with my friend, JaVan, as our special guest. Sometimes I forget how much I like waffles. Sometimes I just need a hot iron & a dear friend to remind me!
My next waffle adventure will definitely include this recipe:
Chocolate Waffles with Caramel-Banana Topping

• 1 and 1/2 cups Original Bisquick baking mix
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup baking cocoa
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
  
  
• FOR TOPPING:
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup whipping (heavy) cream
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 2 Tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 medium bananas -- sliced

1. Make Creamy Caramel-Banana Topping (below); keep warm. Heat waffle iron; grease if necessary.

2. Stir remaining ingredients until blended. Pour batter for waffle onto center of hot waffle iron. Repeat with remaining batter.

3. Bake about 5 minutes or until steaming stops. Carefully remove waffle. Serve with topping.

Topping:

Mix all ingredients except bananas in 1-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring occasionally; remove from heat. Gently stir in bananas until well coated.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Waffles

One of my favorite people requested my recipe for pumpkin chocolate chip waffles. I am completely aware that the past week or two have seen a significant increase in food related posts here at WFB. That is not to suggest that I have found a secret cure for weight gain. In fact, I have not. When I do, you'll all know. For one thing, I'll look like skinny Reese Witherspoon and for another--a man by the name of Oliver will be taking my calls and typing my blog posts while I sip pineapple smoothies on the beach.

The truth is that this time of year always inspires my cooking. It's like the cool air from the west brings with it an overwhelming urge to pull out the crockpot, bake, and make pumpkin everything. What do you think about pumpkin poptarts?

So, here's my recipe (borrowed from Heidi who borrowed it from Ryan):

Ryan's famous pumpkin chocolate chip waffles:

1 1/4 c. flour
2 T. sugar
2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. each cinnamon, ginger, salt
1/8 t. nutmeg
dash of cloves

Whisk dry ingredients together and then fold in:
1 egg
6 T. canned pumpkin puree
2 T. melted butter
1 c. milk
1/4 c. mini chocolate chips

Cook in your waffle iron until tasty golden brown and douse in butter and maple syrup. I can't vouch for the nutritional quality of it, but boy they sure taste good.

These really are amazing. Take some time this week to whip up a batch. They'll change your life!

Pumpkin Positive in Waffle Form

FYI--the pumpkin chocolate chip waffles were a HIT. Some Waffle Wednesday participants have hailed them "the best yet." Can't deny it, they were pretty stinkin' fine. Thanks for the recipe, Heidi!

Nachos & Waffles a la Choco

Waffle Wednesday was simply splendid. We met some new friends and enjoyed the most amazing chocolate chocolate chip waffles in the history of waffles. Afterwards, we met at the Scera Outdoor Theatre for a movie. I LOVE the outdoor theatre. Actually, I love anything outside on a summer evening. Great night. Great friends. Great Waffle Wednesday.

Waffle Wed. Vol 2

Waffle Wednesday Vol.2

Featuring Lori's Lick Your Fingers Buttermilk Syrup:
1 Cube Butter
1 Cup Sugar
1/2 Cup Buttermilk
1 tsp Corn Syrup

Bring to a boil in large pan. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp baking soda and 1 tsp vanilla. Mixture will fizz to twice the size. Let sit a minute or two, stirring occassionally. Serve hot.

Waffle Wednesday Report

Just a few shots from our first Waffle Wednesday. It was a great time with some yummy waffles (if I do say so myself) and some extra yummy guests.

Special Waffle Wednesday surprise next week! You won't want to miss it.

Introducing WAFFLE WEDNESDAYS

As part of my on-going attempt to make this the most magical summer ever, WAFFLE WEDNESDAYS begin tomorrow evening. Yes, waffles for dinner. It's a mid-week excuse for friends to gather on balmy Summer nights--to enjoy the goodness of the season. Tomorrow evening we will be dining on sour cream banana waffles with homemade berry syrup, fresh blueberries, and whipping cream. No long-term commitment required. . .just a hunger for all things waffley and a genuine happy disposition. The potential for the Summer's Waffle Wednesdays are endless. We may dine outside, on both savory and sweet waffles. Our waffles might have special guests. . .Perky Pancakes? Freakin' Fabulously Flirty French Toast? Heavenly Hashbrowns? Oh, the possibilities are endless. Perhaps we will have waffle making contests. . .Waffle Iron Chef? Oh, that is beautiful.

I'm beginning to realize the importance of opening up one's home and person to those you love. This is my attempt to better put my ideas into action. For those too far away to visit our weekly Waffle Wednesdays. . .have you own. Invite your friends over. Entertain. Dine. LIVE together.

Banana Sour Cream Waffles (4 servings)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg -- separated (beat egg white until stiff)
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup butter -- melted
1 banana -- mashed
Heat waffle iron. Stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in mixing bowl. Set aside.In separate bowl whisk together egg yolk, sour cream, milk, butter and banana. Add liquid mixture to dry ingredients, stirring just until blended. Fold in beaten egg white. Pour batter from cup or ladle onto center of hot waffle iron. Bake about 5 minutes or until steaming stops. Remove waffle carefully