Onion ‘steaks’ aka sautéed onion slices….

Do not underestimate how delicious these are (and quick and easy!)

Large onions, sliced thickly (minimum 1cm thick)

2 cloves of garlic, chopped finely

1.5 tablespoons of vegan butter

2 tablespoons of tamari sauce (or soya sauce)

1 tablespoon of mirin sauce

1 tablespoon of agave syrup

Place the onion in a microwave safe dish and microwave each side for 1.5 minutes at standard setting so that it is mostly cooked

Heat very little olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat

Carefully put and cook the onion until golden brown for approx one minute on each side

Move the onions to a serving plate

Add the rest of the ingredients to the pan for approximately half a minute and then pour over onions

Quinoa Mushroom Burger

These are a favourite with our kids and guests. You can have them in a burger bun with toppings and garnish, or just serve plain with oven baked vegetables on the side and vegan horseradish. Delicious!

2 cups of mushrooms, chopped small (button or oyster work well)

1/2-3/4 cup of walnuts (crushed)

1-2 cloves of garlic

2 tablespoons of olive oil

1 medium white onion

2 tablespoons of rice vinegar

1 and 1/2 cups of cooked quinoa

3 teaspoons of corn starch mixed in half a cup of water

Himalayan salt to taste

Sauté the garlic, mushrooms, walnuts and onion for approximately ten minutes in the olive oil. Add about 4-6 tablespoons of water so that the mixture stays moist and does not stick to the pan.

Add the corn starch (premixed with water) and stir for a couple of minutes.

Add salt to taste.

Blend the above in a food processor or with a handmixer.

Take the mixture and add quinoa – do not blend, just stir into each other.

Shape into burger patties (note the above quantities make about six-eight burgers depending on how big you want them)

Cook in the oven at 180 degrees for approximately 15 minutes.

Oat Pudding

Ideal for breakfast or as a yummy dessert

Approx 5 heaped tablespoons of whole oats

3 cups of plant milk (I used coconut milk)

1 cup of dried goji berries

1 teaspoon of cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon of spirulina powder

1 teaspoon of matcha

3 tablespoons of maple syrup

1 large ripe banana

1 tablespoon of ground flaxseeds

Over a low heat, put the plant milk, oats and banana in a pan and stir constantly (if the oats can soak overnight it’s better)

Add the flaxseeds and goji berries

In a separate cup, add the rest of the ingredients and then stir it into the oat mix.

When all has thickened (allow about 5 minutes), pour into individual bowls and decorate with frozen or fresh berries, nuts, seeds, granola or whatever you like.

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