Two baby waffles AND a generous dollop of that rich, thick, indulgent South American caramel, dulce de leche? Yes please! This salted caramel cardamom dulce de leche is the perfect partner for crisp waffle biscuits. Buy the biscuits, make the dulce de leche (so easy!) and pour a glass of milk. Sweet!
Racehl Khoo's move to Sweden has introduced her to many new dishes and recipes - and she loves putting her own spin on them. "When it came to trying my first Swedish waffle, it was love at first bite. My Swedish waffles, however, have a little twist on them with a butternut squash ... it tastes delicious and it gives a lovely colour too," she says of this recipe, which she shares in her latest TV show, My Swedish Kitchen (watch double episodes 7.30pm Mondays on SBS Food, then on SBS On Demand). This clever creation works with both sweet and savoury toppings. And more good news: "If you don;t have a waffle iron," says Khoo, "you can use the same batter to make small, round pancakes in a frying pan." You can also make the batter a day ahead. Now that's a waffle recipe to suit everyone!
Roasted butternut squash waffles Source: My Swedish Kitchen
Waffle + maple syrup + cream = brilliant breakfast. Make this yeast-risen waffle batter by Matthew Evans and allow it to rise overnight to create a deeper-flavoured waffle with that perfect crisp outside and soft inside. If you're short on time, you can still make great waffles by shortening the batter rising time to one hour.
Proper yeast-risen waffles Source: Alan Benson
There's bound to be plenty of fried chicken and waffles being served up for Waffle Day - it's typical American soul food. Take it to a new level with kaarage chicken and waffles with ranch dressing.
Karaage chicken and waffles with ranch dressing
Imagine yourself enjoying the summer sun in the tropics with this recipe from Guy Turland with this indulgent recipe (it's dairy-free, too - the wafles are made with coconut milk).
Coconut waffles Source: Bondi Harvest
This recipe for zucchini waffles with cherry tomato salsa and dill yoghurt is by Melbourne's Rebecca Sexton. At her blog, Dancing Through Sunday, you'll find more great ideas for breakfast and brunch - including another brunch recipe that makes us want to fire up the waffle iron, mash potato parmesan and chive waffles.
Source: Benito Martin
This recipe for pizzelle salate con vino (white wine and olive oil waffles) comes from Made in Italy with Silvia Colloca. If you don't have a waffle or piZzelle iron, you can make a version of these in a camping jaffle iron. Serve with salami, olives and cheese.
Sneak a little veg into your waffle with these (big and small) kid-friendly stacks. These are ideal for a quick supper, unexpected lunch guests and you can pretty much top these cauliflower and cheese waffles with anything you like - roast chicken with gravy, sauteed mushrooms or just good ol' tomato sauce.
Photograph Deb Lindsey Source: The Washington Post
Waffles are an institution in both Norway and Sweden. The Swedes prefer light, crispy waffles served with berries and cream; the Norwegian waffles are soft and are often folded around slices of caramelised goat's cheese. Adam Liaw's 2 for 1 recipe is begging you to take out your waffle iron.
Watch double episodes of Rachel Khoo: My Swedish Kitchen 7.30pm Mondays on SBS Food then on SBS On Demand.
Source: Adam Liaw
