Joan,

Here's my take on the situation:

Belgian Waffles are deeply indented waffles that can be baked in a standard electric waffle iron, but if you want authentic, thick Belgian waffles with their characteristic deep indentations, you'll need a special Belgian waffle iron.

I have several Belgian recipes that differ considerably, however, here's a basic recipe:

Belgian Waffles

4 eggs, separated
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
4 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
1 cup all-purpose flour
Melted butter
Powdered sugar
Sweetened whipped cream (optional)
Strawberries, whole or sliced (optional)

In a medium bowl, beat egg whites just until stiff, moist peaks form; set aside.

In a large bowl, combine egg yolks, granulated sugar, and salt. Beat yolk mixture until thick; blend in milk, vanilla, and the 4 tablespoons butter. Continue beating while gradually adding flour; blend well. Gently fold in beaten eggs.

Cook in waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions. Let cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar; top with whipped cream and strawberries.

Happy Cooking!

Burgundy from Louisiana