Waffle irons are more adaptable than their name suggests. Use them to make quesadillas, cook bacon or French toast, make grilled cheese sandwiches, brownies and more. Once you’re feeling more confident, you could even attempt a show-stopping waffle stack, complete with whipped cream, raspberry jam, fresh raspberries, chocolate curls and icing sugar.

Now you've mastered the basics, read on for ideas of how you can make waffles even more delicious, from savoury treats (including pizza style) to chocolate batter and other sweet twists.

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