I often pick on my husband because he has a “texture” thing. As in he doesn't eat certain foods because he doesn't like the texture...ie, he doesn't eat soup or beans of any kind. I used to think it was odd(I still do a little) until I made this weeks Tuesday's With Dorie pick....Fluted Polenta and Ricotta Cake. And I realized, I don't like the texture of polenta in cake. Cornmeal doesn't bother me in cornbread, so I find it weird that I don't like it in cake. But I don't...it's a texture thing. :) Since I am not a fan of polenta cakes I knew I would be giving it away, I decided to use dried blueberries instead of figs, as the person they were going to is not a fig fan. It didn't call for it, but I made a lemon glaze to go over the top of it. I made 4 mini ones that were well received by people who did not have texture issues. Make sure to go and see Caitlin of Engineer Baker, for she picked this recipe so I bet she has a good one. And if you have even more time you can … [Read more...]