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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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Peanut Butter & Dark Chocolate Granola Bars

August 4 2016
I always seem to find a random jar of mixed nuts hiding away in my pantry.
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Chai Soaked Fruit with Mascarpone Oat Tart

July 14 2016
The main feature in this week’s new recipe is delicious chai soaked fruit.
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Crispy Buckwheat Breakfast Flatbreads

June 22 2016
This week’s new recipe makes the perfect breakfast or brunch for that slow Saturday morning with family or friends.
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Vegan Spelt Baked Doughnuts with Raw Chocolate Glaze

June 14 2016
My dad is not usually one for liking ‘healthy’ desserts, but after trying these he couldn’t stop at one!
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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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