browned butter, cardamom, chocolate... in a 🍪

It’s birthday week in our household once again, this time celebrating my son's special day! We've got a whole weekend of fun planned, complete with a special cake—I'm still brainstorming ideas, but I'm thinking dinosaurs might make an appearance. I'll be diving into the baking process tomorrow, so expect updates in the next newsletter!

In other news, we've been diligently shooting for my upcoming DESSERTS eBook, and let me tell you, I'm so excited for you to get your hands on these recipes. Here's a sneak peek at what we've been capturing over the past few weeks...

But not to keep you waiting too long for a delicious new sweet recipe, this week's feature is these divine Browned Butter Cardamom & Chocolate Chunk Cookies... a perfect bake for this weekend.

I've also been embracing comforting and effortless dinners lately. I'll be sharing a few new easy chicken bake recipes with you soon. In the meantime, let me (re)introduce you to the Chicken Mexican-Style Soup with a Zingy Coriander Vinaigrette—a real winner (linked below). It's perfect for any time of year; its zestiness suits the spring and warmer months, while its heartiness warms you up during the cooler months. Speaking of which, if you're like me in the Southern Hemisphere heading into winter, you'll understand how chilly it's already getting!

Another favourite of mine is the Shakshuka with Tahini, Yoghurt & Chili Butter. We enjoyed it for lunch just yesterday. It's also a fantastic option for an easy dinner, especially when served with fresh crusty bread and steamed greens on the side (linked below). Plus, don't miss out on the delicious Chicken & Cabbage Slaw Toastie. Despite lacking cheese, it's unbelievably tasty.

THIS WEEK IN GATHERED: NEWSLETTER
🍪 Browned Butter Cardamom & Chocolate Chunk Cookies
🌽 Chicken Mexican-Style Soup with a Zingy Coriander Vinaigrette
🍽 Possibly my fav side dish - you'll want to eat the whole plate of these
✨ Things I’m Loving - this new baking cookbook and resource
🥰 From the Community

🍪 Browned Butter Cardamom & Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Your next weekend bake sorted! A sweet and chewy cookie with a subtle gooey centre, scented with cardamom and the most divine browned butter. These might just be your new favourite. The hardest part is waiting for the dough to rest overnight.

I personally love a mix of milk and dark chocolate in a cookie, as it creates a wonderful contrast. However, feel free to opt for either all dark or all milk chocolate if that's your preference.

• Excited for the future release of Nicola Lamb's new cookbook, 'SIFT: The Elements of Great Baking'.

• This stunning hand wash by Ikkari.

• These cute food-related prints by Inciardi Prints.

• I'm currently loving this White Miso Paste by Carwari. I've been adding it to sweet and savoury dishes.

• These oversized collared white shirts by Deiji Studios and Marloe and Mae.

Thanks for reading! I hope you found something exciting to cook or bake this week. I'm off to plan and prep my son's birthday cake.

Have the best weekend, and I'll see you online and in your inbox soooon.

🍋 Ash x