Lovonis Lark
recipes + wellness
Moroccan-Inspired Roasted Eggplant Couscous: warmly spiced, simple to make and from start to finish is about 30 minutes. Caramel-like medjool dates, fragrant cinnamon, fresh mint and crunchy toasted almonds are a perfect combination with the succulent roasted eggplants and peppers. Tossed together with chickpeas and couscous and anointed with a lemony honey dressing this makes […]
All the tropical feels for a bit of an indulgent breakfast. Layers of creamy, coconut-infused yogurt and lush mango topped with a nutty praline for some crunch. Serve these as part of a casual brunch or make a batch to have ready in the mornings; perfect for those mornings you might have slept in or […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sweet Chili Corn Cakes are simple to make, coming together quiet quickly. Use fresh, frozen or canned corn for this recipe, whichever one is most convenient. They’re delicious served with the sweet chili sauce, avocado, sour cream, green onion & lime wedges. You can add them to a lettuce cup & enjoy a fresh lettuce […]
Creamy Tomato and Basil Cannellini Beans is a bit of a riff on the viral ‘Marry Me Chicken’. ‘Marry me beans’ doesn’t quite have the same appeal – most of us aren’t probably making beans for a date night, I’d not want to take that chance. Quick and easy to make: garlic, a hint of […]
While the weather here in Indiana can’t make up its mind, it is turning into the time where we start getting excited about soups, slow-cooked easy meals, braises & all food warm & comforting. And while it is technically still summer – tell that to the stores, the crisp mornings have me craving soups. Creamy […]
Here’s something quick & easy for a fun, meatless meal – Buffalo Chickpea Lettuce Wraps. Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) tossed in hot sauce, honey & a smoky hint of barbecue sauce, spooned into lettuce leaves, topped with shredded carrot, thinly sliced celery & drizzled with blue cheese sauce. I prefer to make my own blue cheese […]
