{"id":4707,"date":"2017-03-23T23:13:27","date_gmt":"2017-03-23T23:13:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/?p=4707"},"modified":"2017-03-28T16:26:02","modified_gmt":"2017-03-28T16:26:02","slug":"soft-loaf-with-veggies-and-ham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/?p=4707","title":{"rendered":"Soft Loaf with Veggies and Ham"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A soft loaf is a smart way to make a delicious appetizer, side dish, \u00a0brunch or just a ready to go snack!<\/p>\n<p>This is a super yummy and easy recipe and the amazing thing is that the texture gets even better few days after baking! So, if you need something special that you can prepare in advance to serve to your guests&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Why not a soft baked savoury loaf?<\/p>\n<p>I made mine with\u00a0green peas, ham, swiss cheese and our delicious <a href=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/peppers-strips\/\" data-ac-default-color=\"1\">Pepper Strips<\/a>! You can get creative, though, and try this salad with seasonal fruits and veggies of your choice.<\/p>\n<p>You can get creative, though, and try it with different ingredients or just veggies of your choice.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>Soft Loaf\u00a0with Veggies &amp; Ham<\/h1>\n<h2>Ingredients:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>120gr Green Peas<\/li>\n<li>120gr diced Ham<\/li>\n<li>1 <a href=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/peppers-strips\/\">Jar of Pepper Strips<\/a><\/li>\n<li>200gr Swiss Cheese (I used \u00a0Italian cheese &#8220;Scamorza&#8221; but Swiss Cheese is perfect\u00a0as well)<\/li>\n<li>1 shallot<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/extra-virgin-olive-oil-il-vero-1-lt\/\">Extravirgin Olive Oil &#8220;Il Vero&#8221;<\/a><\/li>\n<li>180gr White Flour<\/li>\n<li>20gr Grated Cheese<\/li>\n<li>9gr Baking Powder<\/li>\n<li>2 Eggs<\/li>\n<li>80gr Milk<\/li>\n<li>Salt, as needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4709\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4709\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/SavouryPlumcake-e1490134484659.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4709 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/SavouryPlumcake-300x202.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4709\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ingredients<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Chop the shallot.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4711\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4711\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/SavouryPlumcake3-e1490134746326.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4711 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/SavouryPlumcake3-300x189.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"189\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4711\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Diced shallot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Heat the pan and add a spoon of <a href=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/extra-virgin-olive-oil-il-vero-1-lt\/\">Extravirgin Olive Oil &#8220;Il Vero&#8221;<\/a>\u00a0. Then, fry the shallots slightly. Add the green peas, a bit of water and salt. Let it cook for 5-10 minutes.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4710\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4710\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/SavouryPlumcake2-e1490134676893.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4710 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/SavouryPlumcake2-300x169.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4710\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Green peas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In the meanwhile, dice the Swiss cheese and 80gr of pepper strips.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4712\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4712\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/SavouryPlumcake4-e1490134835695.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4712 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/SavouryPlumcake4-300x169.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4712\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Diced cheese and peppers strips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and grated cheese.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4713\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4713\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/SavouryPlumcake5-e1490134963295.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4713 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/SavouryPlumcake5-300x169.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4713\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Flour mixture<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Crack the eggs into a second bowl and beat with a fork. Gradually add the milk and 60gr of <a href=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/extra-virgin-olive-oil-il-vero-1-lt\/\">Extravirgin Olive Oil &#8220;Il Vero&#8221;<\/a>\u00a0beating until smooth.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4714\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4714\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/SavouryPlumcake8-e1490135103409.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4714 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/SavouryPlumcake8-300x169.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4714\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Egg mixture<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Slowly pour the flour mixture.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4715\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4715\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/SavouryPlumcake7-e1490135285838.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4715 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/SavouryPlumcake7-300x169.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4715\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Making the\u00a0mixture<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Combine the green peas and 2\u00a0spoons of the cooking water.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4716\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4716\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/SavouryPlumcake9-e1490135447527.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4716 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/SavouryPlumcake9-300x169.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4716\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Add green peas to the batter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Add the diced ham, Swiss cheese and <a href=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/peppers-strips\/\">pepper strips<\/a>\u00a0and stir well.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4717\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4717\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/SavouryPlumcake10-e1490135623420.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4717 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/SavouryPlumcake10-300x169.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4717\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Add diced ham to the batter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4719\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4719\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/SavouryPlumcake11-e1490135922266.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4719 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/SavouryPlumcake11-300x169.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4719\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Add diced cheese and pepper strips to the batter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Grease a loaf mold and put the mixture inside.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4718\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4718\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/SavouryPlumcake12-e1490135805447.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4718 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/SavouryPlumcake12-300x169.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4718\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pour the mixture into the mold<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Bake in the oven, preheated at 180\u00b0C for around 45 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Once the cake is ready let it cool before removing from the mold.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4722\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4722\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/SavouryPlumcake14-e1490136296525.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4722 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/SavouryPlumcake14-300x169.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4722\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Loaf\u00a0after baking<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can eat it cold or warmed!\u00a0Enjoy!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4720\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4720\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/SavouryPlumcake13-e1490136024919.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4720 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/SavouryPlumcake13-300x169.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4720\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Loaf\u00a0ready<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Buon appetito!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A soft loaf is a smart way to make a delicious appetizer, side dish, \u00a0brunch or just a ready to go snack! This is a super yummy and easy recipe and the amazing thing is that the texture gets even better few days after baking! So, if you need something special that you can prepare [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":4723,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4707","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4707","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4707"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4707\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4775,"href":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4707\/revisions\/4775"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/4723"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4707"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4707"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4707"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}