Waffles, Anyone?

I had completely forgotten how much I ADORE this book until one of my book clubs chose to read it a couple of weeks ago. The main character, Primrose Squarp, is a precocious eleven year old with a heart of gold and a penchant for causing accidents. Her parents have been lost at sea for months, and while everyone else has considered them long gone, Primrose refuses to give up hope. Her witty comments and thoughts about life have us giggling long after the book has been closed and there are quite a few scenes (such as accidentally setting her class hamster on fire) that had us rolling on the floor with tears in our eyes. Of course, I love the fact that she includes a recipe at the end of every chapter (I must say--the tuna noodle casserole is dee-lish!).

Recipe to Read By: Chocolate Waffles Supreme
Here's a waffle recipe that would make Miss Bowzer proud:

1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick® mix
1 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 eggs

Spray waffle iron with butter spray (be careful to aim away from your eyes--that stuff can burn!) and heat until ready. In medium bowl, stir all waffle ingredients with spoon until blended. Pour batter onto hot waffle iron.

Bake each waffle about 5 minutes or until steaming stops. Carefully remove waffle with something other than your fingers. Serve with one of the topping ideas below or experiment with your own.

Topping Ideas:
The Traditional: Strawberries and whipped cream
The Sticky: A big glob of peanut butter and a sprinkle of mini-marshmallows (my fave!)
The Chocolate Stomachache: Chocolate chips, chocolate syrup, chocolate sprinkles
The Fluffernutter: Banana slices, peanut butter, marshmallow fluff (eat like a sandwich if you like!)
The Strange but Tasty: Crumbled bacon, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, strawberry jam

Any more suggestions?? Lay 'em on me!