Waffles have long been at the top of my personal food chain as one of the most versatile bases for both savory and sweet entrees.

At local fairs you can get waffles served with ice cream. At home you can make decadent and creative waffle sandwiches.

But first, I find it fitting to supply two of my favorite batters - one for savory, and one for sweet - that I've found to be a hit for any occasion, and any time of day.

Today, I am also excited to share two of my mother’s favorite recipes - one sweet and one savory - for you to try in your home kitchens. The savory one is a bit of a twist using refrigerated biscuits. They vary from the two basic, aforementioned recipes, but I find them to be a delightful change.

I love waffles, and the versatility in making many flavor combinations and delectable tastes. Are they healthy? Well, not totally. But keep in mind the following from ASweetPeaChef.com to make them less unhealthy:

Making wise food choices keeps us both healthy and totally in line with our food goals.

And with this I could not agree more.

Jacqueline Iannazzo-Corser is a contributing writer to The Monroe News, writing about food and recipes. She is a chef, co-owner of Public House, Culinary Specialist at the Opportunity Center at the Arthur Lesow Community Center, and an adjunct professor of culinary arts at Monroe County Community College. She can be reached at jcorser@monroeccc.edu.

Note: If needed pour additional milk into batter it should not be runny, it should be gummier like paste. Place any number of fruits on top with yogurt or whipped cream

Note: If you’re looking for different flours aside from all-purpose try whole wheat, multi blend, cake flour, or pastry flour. But consistency will vary. Add any number of savory items on top or within the batter like bacon, ham, loose sausage, or ham.

Note: You can use any dipping sauce for your savory waffle. Serve with fruit cup if desired.

Note: Any neutral flavor, vegetable oil is most similar to coconut oil because it's plant-based and often doesn't change the way the recipe tastes. For example, you can use avocado oil, grapeseed oil, vegetable oil, and sunflower oil.