It's My Birthday — Let’s Celebrate Together 🎁

Hi foodie,

Guess what? It's my birthday today! 🎂 I just turned 36, which officially makes me old enough to use the phrase “back in my day” but young enough to still eat cake for breakfast without shame.

To celebrate, I’m sharing my ultimate favorite recipes—the ones I keep coming back to year after year. These are my ride-or-die dishes, my kitchen BFFs, my “I’d bring you to a desert island” recipes.

And because I’m feeling generous (and slightly emotional from all the cake), I’m giving you 36% off my eBook (more about it later)

Now, let’s dive into the tastiest birthday party ever—starting with my favorites:

Main Dish Favorite

My Pick: Shepherd’s Pie
Ultimate comfort food. Creamy mashed potatoes meet rich, savory filling—what’s not to love? It’s my top dinner hug-in-a-bowl.

Other favorites I struggled to leave out:

• Chickpea curry (plant-based and spicy!)

• A good homemade burger (juicy and satisfying)

Salad Favorite

My Pick: Beetroot and Chickpea Salad
Colorful, earthy, slightly sweet, and packed with nutrients. It’s as tasty as it is Instagrammable.

Close contenders:

• Strawberry quinoa salad (fresh + fruity)

• Pasta salad (a picnic essential)

Bread Favorite

My Pick: Homemade Pita Bread
Soft, fluffy, with perfect pockets—it’s a recipe I tested a lot and still can’t get enough of.

Also amazing if you want quicker options:

• Quick & easy flatbread (no yeast!)

• Wholemeal Spelt Bread

Cookie Favorite

My Pick: Coffee Bean Cookies
Cute, crunchy outside, soft inside, and taste like a cappuccino in cookie form. My go-to edible caffeine fix.

Other cookie legends:

• Healthy oatmeal cookies (guilt-free and chewy)

• Classic chocolate chip cookies (obviously)

Dessert Favorite

My Pick: Classic Tiramisu
Creamy, coffee-kissed heaven. This was such a hard choice—like choosing a favorite child (but tastier).

Runners-up I still love deeply:

• Mango cheesecake (tropical twist)

• Sticky toffee pudding (rich and warm)

Breakfast Favorite

My Pick: Oatmeal Cottage Cheese Pancakes
High-protein, fluffy, and so satisfying—these pancakes are how I power up my day (and pretend I’m healthy even after cake).

Alternate morning heroes:

• Healthy granola

• French Toast

Soup Favorite

My Pick: Lentil Soup
Easy, comforting, and budget-friendly. It's my rainy-day go-to.

Other bowls I love:

• Carrot ginger soup (bright and warming)

• Roasted cauliflower soup (velvety goodness)

Cocktail Favorite

My Pick: Sangria
Fruity, refreshing, dangerously drinkable. Great for parties... or solo celebrations (no judgment).

More sips I adore:

• Moscow Mule (zingy and classic)

SPECIAL BIRTHDAY GIFT FOR YOU

To celebrate 36 years of food, flavor, and fun, I'm offering 36% OFF my eBook Joyful Kitchen: 101 Healthy Recipes — only for the next 36 hours!

Inside, you'll find:

• 101 tested-and-loved healthy recipes

• Full-color photos and easy instructions

• A mix of gluten-free, vegetarian, and high-protein meals

• And lots of love from my kitchen to yours 💛

🛒 Grab your copy here (Use promo code BDAY36) to get 36% off!

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Happy Cooking!