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Slow-Cooked Beef Cheek and Mushroom Ragu

July 20 2026

Winter cooking at its best - a rich, hearty, collagen-rich ragu with slow-braised beef cheeks and a generous amount of swiss brown mushrooms, both diced and sliced for texture.

The cheeks braise low and slow until unbelievably tender, creating the most luxurious, collagen-rich sauce, while the mushrooms add the perfect earthiness and body to the ragu.

The red wine and a parmigiano rind deepen the flavour, leaving you with a sauce that's thick, glossy, and packed with flavour for a relatively minimal ingredient list.

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Vanilla Marinated Fresh Fruit

July 16 2026

Three simple ingredients that turn fresh summer fruit into the most luxurious dessert. A little sugar, vanilla and a drizzle of good-quality extra virgin olive oil.

I'm drizzling GAEA's Planet Extra Virgin Olive Oil over stone fruit and fresh berries. It's made with the legendary Athinoelia olive, so you get this gorgeous medium fruity flavour with notes of olive leaf and artichoke, and it's honestly incredible with something sweet.

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Raspberry Crepe Cake

February 19 2026
If you’ve never made a crêpe cake before, this raspberry version is the perfect place to start.
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Basil & Lemon Granita

February 18 2026
Four ingredients and no special equipment needed.
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Blackberry & Vanilla Cream Semifreddo

February 10 2026
An easy make-ahead dessert that’s perfect for entertaining.
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Fruit Mince Pie

December 21 2025
If you love fruit mince pie but don’t love fiddly little tarts, this one’s for you.
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I’m Ashley, welcome to Gather & Feast. Here you'll discover wholesome, and nutritious recipes, baked treats, and delicious desserts. x

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SALADS eBook

Elevate your salad game with these flavour-packed recipes to cook for yourself and others.

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