Lovonis Lark
recipes + wellness
Apart from the taste & the fact tzatziki & hummus are easy to make, the thing I love about these two dips is they’re multipurpose. Perfect with crunchy veg they make the perfect spread – think wraps & sandwiches. Make one or make both. I like to make these as part of my meal prep […]
Blue Cheese Honey-Baked Pears – filled with apricot jam, creamy blue cheese drizzled with honey, baked then nestled into a bed of greens, sprinkled with toasted walnuts and finished with another anointment of honey. A beautiful starter to serve over the holidays or any occasion when you want something fuss-free but somewhat elegant. The pears […]
Cherry Brie Tarts make the perfect addition to a festive meal, brunch, appetizer or afternoon tea soiree. Simple to make with only a handful of ingredients: creamy Brie, tart dried cherries, sweet apples, onion jam & little fresh thyme (don’t even think of using dried) all encased in buttery phyllo pastry. A perfect combination of […]
Loaded with delicious fiber by way of nuts, seeds, oats & dried fruit these Trail Mix Cookies are infinitely better than their namesake. Whether you’re craving a snack, an on-the-go quick breakfast or something to have with a cup of tea or coffee while you’re lounging with a good read, these cookies are for you. […]
So popular here in the US are stuffed jalapeños – jalapeño poppers: jalapeño halves stuffed with different cheeses – cream cheese, Swiss & cheddar the wrapped in bacon or chopped bacon in the cheese mixture & topped with breadcrumbs & baked. Done right they’re delicious. Imagine, if you will, all of that wrapped into a […]
Broccoli Blue Cheese Soup: a silky-smooth, vibrant and perfectly flavored soup – onions, garlic, nutmeg, white wine, spinach with a little blue cheese. I love this soup. It’s quick and easy to make and delivers on flavor and nutrients. The black pepper, nutmeg, wine and blue cheese give the soup its wonderful depth of flavor. […]
Bruschetta Grilled Cheese Sandwiches as the name alludes, has a bruschetta-like filling with fresh mozzarella sandwiched between small slices of bread & cooked until the bread is golden & the cheese is oozing. Perfect for shared bites. I used a rustic Italian loaf of bread for these mini sandwiches. It will depend on the size […]
Sausage Sauerkraut Balls, perfect served with mustard & beer. This is another recipe from my old website but it was so popular I had to include it. Crispy fried balls of a combination of your favorite chopped sauerkraut, pork sausages, onion, parsley, mustard, garlic, Swiss cheese & lots of pepper, rolled into balls, coated in […]
Growing up, Sticky Honey Soy Chicken Wings were served as a nibble to have with drinks as we sat around before a meal making merriment. They were always made by my father, John & they were always fought over. As the name states these are in fact very sticky. They’re also messy (goes hand-in-hand with […]
For me sausage rolls are so very Australian. They’re my childhood: the school canteen, rainy days with nana at home & as a treat once in awhile from the local pie shop. A sausage roll is ground meat – almost always, pork, with some seasoning rolled into a sausage shape, encased in puff pastry & […]
Tomato Tarte Tatin – Originating in France, a tarte tatin is a dessert made (most commonly) with apples cooked on the bottom of a frying pan in a toffee syrup. The pastry cooks on top of the fruit and once baked, is inverted onto a plate so the fruit is on top with a thick, […]
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 […]
