We’re joining forces today within the French Fridays with Dorie group, to participate in a day I particularly find very inspiring. Jamie Oliver started the idea, and this is the culmination, with so many of us around the world cooking and sharing. This group is sponsored by Mardi, the amazing blogger behind Eat.Live.Travel.Write, and is part of our usual Friday programming.
“Food Revolution Day is a chance for people all over the world to come together and stand up for good food and essential cooking skills. It’s a chance for people to come together in homes, schools, workplaces and communities to cook and share their kitchen skills, food knowledge and resources. Food Revolution Day is a global day of action to raise awareness about the importance of good food and better food education for everyone.”
The theme for this year’s Food Revolution Day is “Cook it. Share it.” – something all of us here at French Fridays with Dorie are passionate about already!”
We decided to bake from our much loved book, Around the French Table. Wether it’s an old or a new recipe, it’s our pick. Even our mentor Dorie Greenspan is cooking along.
I picked a recipe that I had my eye on forever. Since I joined the group a few months after it started, they had already baked this gorgeous cheese bread.
Let’s start by saying that this cheddar onion quick bread is beyond incredible. REALLY. So, so, SO good I don’t know where to begin. So I’ll start with the fact that cheese + bread + scallions + olive oil, is a sure recipe for success.
Then I will add that the goat’s cheddar cheese I bought a few months ago at a two day market in the city was just the right one for this recipe; strong and tangy, almost too strong and tangy to eat by itself sometimes, but when mixed with all the goody ingredients here + pecans, it add the accurate kick to it.
I won’t write the recipe again, because it’s all over the web, like that’s a surprise, right?
So go to this link, or this one, or this one. And then go to the group’s page and see what the other doristas did with this recipe.
Like all quick breads, it’s a matter of some chopping, some grating, some whisking, some sifting, some folding all the chopped, grated, whisked and sifted together, and voilà, a cheddar scallion pecan bread with an aroma that will make you want to rip it in two before it has a chance to reach the wire rack, much less cool down.
It’ll make you greedy, you’ll want more. You’ll make another loaf and stash it in the secret compartment in your freezer so no one will know it’s there, and you will get a slice every.single.day, toast it and marvel at its flavour and texture. Yet again. Who, me?
In my defense I gave the first loaf to a friend, because today it’s all about ‘cook it. share it’. And though I give away most of what I make for this blog, especially the sweet and baking stuff, today it seemed especially appropriate to do that. Sharing food should be an essential part of our lives, wether with your family, friends or charities.
For my bread I used pecans, goat’s cheddar cheese, minced scallions and a few tablespoons of chopped fresh
parsley. They rest of the recipe I followed to a t. I wonder if I’ll ever tire of it. ha,ha
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
May 17, 2013 at 23:28Great choice for #FRD2013, Paula! I love making savoury breads, especially with cheese and scallions. So freaking tasty!
Patty Price says
May 17, 2013 at 22:51This is the first recipe I made when I joined FFWD!! I loved it and love your adaption too 😉 I have to make this one again-now that you've reminded me 😉 Happy Food Revolution Day 😉
mividaenundulce says
May 17, 2013 at 20:33Ja,ja,ja…so you are hidding your bead in the freeze…!!! what a great idea. My husband and my son love bread, and sometimes I also has to keep some just for me, because both of them can strat eating without thinking I may want some.
Diane Balch says
May 17, 2013 at 19:39I missed this bread and I'm laughing if I want any kind of bake good to last in my house I have to hide it in the freezer too. Wonderful wonderful bread and that cheese… well, I'm not sure it would have made it into the bread, looked so good.
Teresa says
May 17, 2013 at 19:14I love your version of this bread, which is also a favourite of mine. It converts easily to gluten-free and there's so many variations possible, too. Perfect for sharing on Food Revolution Day.
Andrea_TheKitchenLioness says
May 17, 2013 at 18:01Paula, what a great idea to bake this fabulous Cheddar-Scallion-Pecan-Quick-Bread for today´s Food Revolution Day. Cheddar used to be so difficult to find in stores around here, same with pecans but I love those ingredients and I am sure that your bread was just perfect and delicious!
Have a great Friday, Paula!
Deb says
May 17, 2013 at 17:48What an irresistible description! I will add this terrific recipe to my list of "must bake soon"!
Lora CakeDuchess says
May 17, 2013 at 17:42I've made this recipe so many times with different cheeses. It's really wonderful. Yours looks fantastic, Paula. Now I want a slice for lunch!
Inside a British Mum's Kitchen says
May 17, 2013 at 17:42wonderful flavors! I would have polished off the entire loaf – delicious
mary x
dulceshome.com says
May 17, 2013 at 16:17Your bread looks fantastic! And I think it's a great recipe for Food Revolution Day, since quick breads are such a handy thing to know about – and you're right, having something tasty around is always a good idea!!
Lail | With A Spin says
May 17, 2013 at 16:16Great combination of ingredients. I wish I was your neighbor to get a bite of this loaf 🙂
Helene Dsouza says
May 17, 2013 at 14:41Your bread reminds me of a lost recipe of my grandmothers. She used to make a similar version with lard. I d surely wouldn't mind a slice right now Paula (or maybe the whole bread ^.^ )
Nilu A says
May 17, 2013 at 14:12This looks so delicious.. I love the ingredients in this quick bread.. Thanks for sharing.. I'm a new blogger… Do visit my blog.. http://kitchenserenity.blogspot.in/
Kathy says
May 17, 2013 at 13:13A gorgeous loaf, Paula! I really don’t remember baking this one…I will have to revisit it. You make it look so delectable and mouthwatering. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Jamie says
May 17, 2013 at 12:01What a perfect savory quickbread! And as much as I love making quick breads, I rarely do savory versions. Yours is perfect – great texture and I love the combination of flavors. Perfect!
Renee says
May 17, 2013 at 11:53What a combo of flavors for this quick bread. I love each and every one of them. Fantastic bread Paula.
Liz Berg says
May 17, 2013 at 10:49What a gorgeous loaf, my friend! There are SO many recipes that I should revisit…
Cher Rockwell says
May 17, 2013 at 10:38Quick breads are a great (and rewarding) food to show people how easy making something from scratch can be.
THis is lovely, Paula.
Mardi Michels says
May 17, 2013 at 09:52That's great that you shared this with a friend! One of my favourite Dorie recipes!
Medeja says
May 17, 2013 at 08:53You always use such interesting and nice combinations! That bread looks great.