Lovonis Lark
recipes + wellness
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 […]
Decadent dark chocolate brownies topped with fresh, tart raspberries & white chocolate. This is a perfect recipe to serve a crowd or to make ahead of time. Brownies will freeze or cover very well in plastic wrap & foil (to prevent fridge smells being absorbed) & store in the fridge up to five days – […]
Lemon-Glazed Zucchini Walnut Muffins are perfect if you’re looking for some recipes to make use of the abundance of zucchini at this time of year. Muffins are one of the easiest things to bake & the flavor combinations are endless. I make a batch with whatever I have on hand – currently it’s zucchini, then […]
These little grilled cheese sandwiches make a perfect snack, lunch or an appetizer. Oozy melty mozzarella, perfectly ripe in-season tomatoes, basil, parm & my favorite, balsamic. Easy to throw together & quick to cook, these will be a hit. I used a rustic Italian loaf of bread for these mini sandwiches. It will depend on […]
Ciabatta bread thickly spread with homemade or store-bought pesto, sprinkled with mozzarella and baked until the bread is crunchy & the cheese is gooey. Then the warm bread is topped with a spicy tomato, basil and balsamic mixture, sprinkled with parmesan and cut into triangles. The result is the most delicious appetizer to share, lunch […]
Sun-dried tomatoes hit the culinary scene in the 1980’s, although I’m not sure how much “sun” the made-en-mass tomatoes ever saw. Their ubiquity led to their demise but they never really went away, they couldn’t, not with that complex, umami flavor – case in point – ‘Marry Me Chicken’. Then in the 2000’s slow-roasted tomatoes […]
This has to be one of the easiest salads or starters you’ll every make. Fresh gnocchi are boiled, cooled & tossed with a simple vinaigrette, marinated artichokes, roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, castelvetrano olives, fresh basil, salami & fresh mozzarella pearls. Not only is it simple to prepare – mostly thanks to handy pantry staples, but […]
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 […]
