Belgian Waffles

INGREDIENTS

2-1/4 cups all purpose flour

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon baking powder

150 grams sweet butter, softened

2 eggs

1 tablespoon rum

PROCEDURE

Sift dry ingredients into bowl. Make a well in the center and put softened butter eggs and rum. Gradually mix dry and liquid ingredients. Let mixture stand at room temperature. Divide into small balls the size of 2 tablespoons. Cook in waffle iron. Cool on rack and store as for cookies.

Herb Garlic Bread

INGREDIENTS

8 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)

2 tablespoons minced garlic

1-1/2 tablespoons finely minced fresh parsley

1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme

Salt and freshly ground black pepper1 loaf French bread

PROCEDURE

Preheat oven 375F.

In small bowl, mix together butter, garlic, herbs, salt and pepper. Slice bread 1-inch thick. Do not cut all the way through bottom of loaf. Spread 1 to 2 teaspoons garlic butter mixture in between each cut. Wrap bread in aluminum foil and bake 10 minutes. Serve immediately.

Belgian Mussels

INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon butter

1 piece leek, chopped

1 piece onion, chopped

2 celery ribs, chopped

pepper

salt

2 kilogram mussel, washed thoroughly, removed all the ones that open

PROCEDURE

Melt butter in large pot and add vegetables, pepper and salt. Cook until vegetable becomes a bit soft. Add mussel and put lid on pot. Cook for 5 minutes and shake pot. Cook for another 5 minutes. Serve with fries and salad.