Before you say ick, at least look at the picture! It’s a dense and delicious, European style cake. Try serving it Roasted Figs and Walnuts. PrintPolenta Fig Cake Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 40 minutes Yield: Serves 6-8 Ingredients4 large egg yolks 2/3 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 cups whole milk 1/4 cup cognac…
Tag: cornmeal
Polenta
It seems I haven’t really talked about polenta on the blog. I guess it must have escaped my radar. Cornmeal products make an appearance in lots of cultures. In the U.S. southern states, it’s about grits. In all Spanish cultures, there are cornmeal staples taking several forms, like: tortillas, arepas, and gorditas. African, Asian, and…
Taste of Columbia
Author: Kathy My husband and I have recently welcomed a Columbian foreign exchange student, Lina, into our home. Lina was getting homesick for some of her native foods. One of her favorites is a bread called arepas. It is made from a special precooked corn. Lanie helped me find the special meal called P.A.N. at…
Mini Jalapeno Cornmeal Cakes with Popper Topping
We’re getting lots of jalapenos out of Kathy’s garden now, and I’m determined to use them in new ways, so here you go. This is an amazing appetizer or side dish. And the topping, well let’s just say not only is it fabulous on these cakes, but on hamburgers, hot dogs, just about anything! PrintMini…
Southwest Potato Cakes
If you make this once, it will become one of your regular recipes. The flavor and the texture are fabulous. They are great accompanied by the Corn and Sweet Potato Salsa. You may want to substitute cilantro or fresh oregano for the basil in the Corn and Sweet Potato Salsa. And just a reminder, while…