LUXURIOUS BREAKFASTS By Christy Rost   How often do you treat yourself to a weekend getaway?  If your answer is “not often enough”, then this column is for you.  You can get the pampered feeling of a luxury hotel stay without the hassle of traveling by creating the atmosphere you enjoy when out of town – a vase of fresh flowers by the bed to welcome you home, dinner reservations at a nearby restaurant you’ve never visited, and a sumptuous breakfast the next morning.   Starting your weekend morning with a great breakfast is the perfect way to unwind from the work week.  A cup of fresh fruit or half of a grapefruit, a glass of juice, eggs or waffles, and a pot of coffee or tea – it’s enough to make you feel like you’ve left town for an overnight stay at a luxurious hotel.   This week’s recipe for Orange Poppy Seed Belgian Waffles tastes like posh hotel breakfast fare, but is surprisingly easy to make at home.  You can even whip up the batter the night before, so cooking breakfast the next morning is as simple as plugging in your electric waffle maker.  Then sit back, relax, and read the weekend newspaper.  Breakfast is ready!   Note:  For more of Christy’s recipes, please visit her website at www.easyentertain.com.   Orange Poppy Seed Belgian Waffles  Ingredients: 1 ½ cups flour 1 ½ tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 2 eggs ¾ cup milk ¼ cup canola oil 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice 1 tablespoon orange zest 1 teaspoon poppy seeds maple syrup   Spray a Belgian waffle maker with nonstick cooking spray and preheat. In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well mixed.  In a small bowl, beat the eggs with a fork and stir in the milk, canola oil, and orange juice.  Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir until the batter is smooth.  Stir in the orange zest and poppy seeds.   Ladle the batter onto the waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.  Close the lid and cook until the waffle is golden brown on both sides.  Transfer it to a platter and place in a warm oven while cooking the remaining waffles.  Serve the waffles with warm maple syrup or fruit preserves.   Recipe makes approximately 7  6-inch waffles. Get more of Christy Rost's recipes in her archives. Click here. Do you have any questions, comments or suggestions? Email: jwdineline@aol.com