When I don’t have time to make the dinner I planned or I don’t have a plan for dinner at all (!), my first thought is breakfast. I almost always have the ingredients on hand to make pancakes, waffles, or eggs. When the kids get to vote, these waffles win every time. They are easy, quick, and delicious. A serving of fresh fruit on top makes this a meal at my house on a busy weeknight. I would love to know what you serve on your waffles for dinner or breakfast, so leave a comment and let us try your family’s favorite combination.

2  1/2  cups flour

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder

3/4  teaspoon salt

1  1/2  tablespoons sugar

2 large eggs beaten

2  1/2  cups milk

3/4  cup vegetable oil

Sliced fresh fruit such as strawberries, bananas, blueberries

Granola, if desired

Whipped cream, if desired (1 cup whipping cream with 3 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla, whipped until stiff peaks form)

Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl.

Combine eggs, milk, and oil; and to flour mixture, stirring with a wire whisk until dry ingredients are moistened.

Cook in a preheated, OILED waffle iron until golden. Serves 4.

From The Ultimate Southern Living Cookbook, 1999

If you don’t have a waffle maker, here is my recommendation:

http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/all-clad-electric-belgian-waffle-maker/?cm_src=AutoCSLPIP

It is an investment, but one I have never regretted as we use ours often. Remember to brush it with vegetable oil each time before you begin and the waffles will just slide out when done.