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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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'Jam & Cream' French Toast

May 8 2025
A simple yet elegant twist on a classic breakfast favourite.
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Steamed Broccolini with Zingy Dressing & Olive Oil-Toasted Seeds

May 1 2025
This isn’t your average side of greens.
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Browned Butter Anzac-Style Cookies Dipped in Milk Chocolate

April 23 2025
These Anzac-style cookies are, to me, pretty close to perfect.
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Chocolate & Lemon Curd Mascarpone Layer Cake

March 15 2025
Stunning and absolutely delicious!
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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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