Lovonis Lark
recipes + wellness
Thai Basil Honey Chili Shrimp Noodles are bold and flavorful: bright lime juice, a little fiery heat from the small red Thai chilies – feel free to add more if, like me, you like some chili ferocity, garlic, honey sweetness, fish sauce that adds such a depth of flavor so don’t dare think about not […]
Roasted Moroccan Eggplant with Couscous is warmly spiced, simple to make and from start to finish is about 30 minutes. It was my intention for this to be served as a main, but I think it could do double-duty as a side with a roast or grilled meats, especially chicken or salmon. Sweetened with medjool […]
A simple meal made primarily with chicken, veg and fresh herbs with a splash of wine and my favorite buttery olives thrown in at the end of cooking. Make sure to have plenty of fresh, crusty bread such as a baguette or rustic sour dough for sopping up the sauce.
Kung Pao Chicken and Eggplant is bold on flavors, easy to make and very tasty. This Chinese-inspired recipe originally uses Szechuan peppercorns but as I didn’t have any and the Asian store is miles away, I used black peppercorns instead. Equally as delicious. Kung Pao means, although perhaps a little loosely, ‘Palace Guardian’ as this […]
Hoisin Shrimp and Vegetable Stir-Fry comes together quickly once the chopping and other prep work is done. Nothing too strenuous and the cooking part takes but mere moments. Once you’ve tried this recipe once, you can then switch up ingredients. I love to use shrimp because they cook so fast, are low in calories and […]
Chicken and Peanut Fresh Rice Rolls: Fresh rice rolls – or spring rolls, are easier to make than you might think and, an excellent way to include more veggies in your diet. You need to have the ingredients prepped and ready to go before you start as well as the delicious peanut sauce for dipping. […]
Any stir-fry is a perfect way to easily add more vegetables to a meal. Chicken, Snow Pea & Cashew Stir-Fry is a simple, Cantonese-inspired recipe that uses a handful (or two) of ingredients and has that authentic Chinese take-away flavor we’re so accustomed to enjoying. The trick with a stir-fry is to have all the […]
Stuffed mediterranean bacon-wrapped chicken filled with fresh mozzarella, olives & roasted pepper then wrapped in bacon & cooked nestled in lemon wedges, garlic cloves & fresh oregano sprigs. The chicken can be prepared several hours in advance & stored covered in the fridge. Serve with little new potatoes or couscous & steamed green beans.
Inspired by flavors of the Mediterranean, these pan-cooked pork chops are coated in a lemony pepper rub & seared to develop the perfect crust then finished in the oven for succulent juicy pork that is served covered in the perfect jammy roasted tomato sauce flavored with capers, olives, a splash of red wine vinegar, garlic, […]
Chili takes time to cook, but when it’s chicken chili and you use a rotis chicken, you can have a hearty, creamy, incredibly delicious chili on the table in 30 minutes. This is one you’re going to want to put on repeat during the long winter.
An oldie but a goodie that never disappoints – chicken marsala. Golden chicken cutlets bathing in a creamy marsala wine sauce with mushrooms, fresh thyme & garlic. Easy to make at home & even quick enough for a bit of a decadent weeknight meal but something a little special to share with guests if you’re […]
This Vietnamese-inspired steak salad is bright & fresh, typical of Vietnamese food. The dressing is a classic Vietnamese staple – nuoc cham – served as both a dressing & as a dipping sauce. It is so simple to make. Do not be hesitant of the fish sauce. Fish sauce is a necessary part of the […]
