Sweet and salty waffles

• 250 mL (1 cup) flour
• 5 mL (1 tablespoon) baking powder
• 2 eggs
• 250 mL (1 cup) milk
• 60 mL (1/4 cup) canola oil
• 4 fresh figs, quartered or dried
• 6 dates, pitted and cut into thin strips
• ½ cup walnuts or pecans, coarsely chopped (to taste)
• 2 tablespoons honey (extra for topping)

1. Preheat waffle iron.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour and baking powder.
3. In another bowl, whisk honey with eggs for four (4) to five (5) minutes. Gradually whisk in oil and milk.
4. Gradually whisk liquid ingredients into dry ingredients.
5. Spray with cooking spray or brush waffle iron plates with oil. Pour about 180 mL (3/4 cup) of mixture per waffle into waffle iron. Bake until the waffle turns golden brown and becomes crispy. Repeat steps with the rest of the mixture to make four (4) waffles.
6. Prepare the 3 Fromages de l’Isle Fondue as directed.
7. Garnish waffles with figs and dates. Pour fondue over waffles.

Waffles with a sweet and salty crunch… Waffles with more fondue!

*For slightly sweeter waffles, add a drizzle of honey at the last step.