Lovonis Lark
recipes + wellness
Creamy Cauliflower Cheddar Soup: lightly spiced with curry powder, this velvety smooth soup is perfect for chasing away the winter chills. Serve it with crispy fried onions, buttered toast or on its own. For the tastiest results, use a good quality curry powder and prefer one with a little heat such as Madras. Curry paste […]
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 […]
A good source of protein, Green Chili Breakfast Egg Bake is simple to make, perfect for meal prep and traverses the meal genre meaning, although I have named this a breakfast bake, it is equally as good for lunch or dinner served with a salad. It will either feed a small crowd or, serve you […]
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 […]
How to make really Creamy Hummus?: Hummus is simple to make but getting it to a smooth and creamy consistency for me is key to a more enjoyable hummus. You can add almost anything to flavor a hummus: roasted red peppers, crushed red chilies, fresh herbs, cheese, spices…Serve the hummus with a plate of fresh […]
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. […]
Ham and Cheese Slab Pie: Ham, cheese and a creamy mustard sauce encased in golden puff pastry is perfect served with a simple salad for lunch or cut it into smaller pieces and serve as an easy appetizer or snack. This is also delicious served cold so I will have this for lunch for several […]
Breakfast Potato Waffle with Hot Maple Syrup is the perfect breakfast, brunch or lunch: potato waffle is gluten-free, so no mixing up any waffle batter and combined with a chicken patty and an egg, it will sustain you for hours with over 40g of protein. Top with some sliced avocado for good fats and more […]
This pumpkin brownies recipe is gluten-free, sugar-free and so simple to make. The pumpkin and pure maple syrup help to sweeten the brownie and add to its fudginess. It’s rich enough you only need a small slice with a cup of tea or coffee to satisfy that mid-afternoon sweet craving. Cut the brownie into individual […]
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.
Just in time for the holiday season Pumpkin Ginger Brûlée Tart. A twist on the standard pumpkin pie: a light and creamy spiced pumpkin filling encased in a ginger nut cookie crust with the classic burnt sugar shattering top. A festive dessert suitable for novices & gourmands.
