Lovonis Lark
recipes + wellness
Fragrant, juicy peaches are perfect for a quick & easy summertime favorite – bruschetta. Peach Bruschetta using the best-of-the-season peaches, fresh & fragrant basil, white balsamic, a hint of chili & olive oil. The peachy mixture is piled on to toasted slices of a baguette with fresh mozzarella. Serve it as a starter with some […]
It’s peach season here in the US so time for some peach baking. Peach Pecan Crumble Tart: puff pastry nestled into muffins pans filled with chopped peaches & topped with a brown sugar pecan crumble topping then baked until the pastry is golden & flaky & the topping caramelizes. Serve warm with a scoop of […]
Although delicious spread on toast, Bourbon Peach Jam is also good served with ham & cheese for a salty-sweet kick. The combination of peaches & bourbon I have to say came rather late to this Aussie girl; here in the US of A, the peach & bourbon combo is a favorite. I will forever more […]
Grilled Lemon Oregano Lamb Chops take six minutes to grill then they bathe luxuriously in a post-grill marinade of lemon, garlic, chili and oregano. So simple but so succulent and flavorful. I like to serve these simple with steamed couscous & a simple Greek salad. A marinade is most commonly used prior to cooking but […]
Agua fresca loosely translated means ‘cool waters’. A non-alcoholic drink using fruits, seeds, cereals and flowers. As cucumber is botanically a fruit, Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca fits into this fruit category. Vividly green and refreshing, enjoy it as a non-alcoholic drink or, as I’ve done in the past, add tequila and either triple sec or […]
When faced with not being able to find an ingredient for a recipe, sometimes you just have to make it. Especially when the it’s as simple as Crème Fraîche. Two ingredients and 24 hours later I had created this decadent cultured cream sporting just the right tang and thickness. It’s food science magic. Crème Fraîche […]
Hoisin Beef & Snow Pea Stir-Fry comes together in minutes. It’s a little sweet with some crunch from waterchestnuts & the snow peas. Such a perfect weeknight meal if you’re a little time poor. If you’ve ever made a stir-fry before you know’ll to have all your ingredients prepped and ready to go – even […]
