Once you feel comfortable making cones, try filling the cone with ice cream and serving the cone while still hot. The softening ice cream enhances the flavor of the cone, like a yummy warm cookie a la mode.

Try forming the warm waffles into bowl shapes to be filled with ice cream, frozen yogurt, or fresh berries and whipped cream. While still hot, press the waffle into a 3 or 4-inch muffin tin. Crimp the edges to make the waffle fit into the mold. Or press the hot waffle over the bottom of a small bowl or custard cup. A pair of fluted muffin tins, about 3-4 inch diameter are ideal -- simply press the waffle between them. For the holidays, fill these edible bowls with candies, shelled nuts, or fruit salad and a scoop of sorbet.

How about Ice Cream Sunday Turnovers! For a festive end to a relaxed meal with family and friends, fill hot waffles with ice cream then fold while still warm and serve immediately. Here's how. A few minutes before dessert, set out your favorite ice cream, sherbet, toppings, chocolate chips, and nuts.