Waffles For All Day

Homemade waffles are always a treat.Nothing beats s fresh from the iron .Yet you can also have them for lunch or dinner with a more savory feel.After all, waffles are a type of bread ,so why not treat it as such.It makes for a fun and interesting main meal or change from the ordinary. New York Times Dining contributor, Melissa Clark explored all variations of this classic dish derived from the French gauffre in her A Good Appetite column yesterday. She has created an excellent recipes all from the acquisition of a brand new waffle iron,She replaced her old one, a cast iron and chrome one from her parents(and one of their wedding presents no less) for a bright stainless steel one.These are the best to have.They're easy to use and also to clean.It makes for having more homemade waffles. A regular treat ,not one that's made a few time a year.Thanks to her new waffle iron,Ms Clark has come up with some interesting spins. To be honest waffles are one of the most versatile recipes.Anyone can experiment with different flours and with adding herbs and spices along with toppings for some unique eating. Ms. Clark starts off with an easy to replicate recipe.It does does have yeast added which results in a lighter, fluffier waffle.It has dry yeast and baking soda for lift along with whole wheat flour.This give the finished product a tang that goes well with any topping .Make the batter the night before or very early in the morning and then bake.There is also a recipe for cornmeal waffles.This too also has Greek yogurt to it for a bite to offset her suggested topping bananas with a bourbon syrup.For a savory waffle she adds Yukon Gold potatoes.It is topped with creme fraiche and smoked trout, a sort of play of caviar and sour cream on buttered toast points.This last was inspired by a savory waffle she had eaten at M.Wells steakhouse in Long Island City.The waffle was topped with smelt , creme fraiche and trout roe. If you don't like fish, then try a savory waffle with ham hash and scrambled eggs, or serve it like chicken a la king with chicken bits in a rich sauce purée over one or two waffles. A well made waffle is a culinary dream come true.It can be made sweet or savory ,for breakfast ,a main meal or even dessert.Try any recipe or create your own and enjoy the crisp golden treat with syrup or with meat and a sauce.