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Gluten-Free Peach Cobbler (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

July 6, 2020 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 2 Comments

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This easy Gluten-Free Peach Cobbler is vegan, allergy-free, made with sweet fresh peaches, and a buttery biscuit topping! A homemade old-fashioned Southern dessert recipe that's simple and quick, but out of this world delicious! Don't forget to top your "hot from the oven" serving with some dairy-free vanilla ice cream! O my goodness! Where have you been all my life? The only thing you should be doing with your fresh, juicy, sweet peaches this summer is making this gluten-free peach cobbler recipe! Peaches are great on their own, of course. Nothing beats that first bite of a fresh juicy peach, come summer (basically the moment summer officially begins), but WOW, it's cobbler time! If you happen upon this recipe in the winter, have no fear, of course, we have some time-saving hacks if the real deal is "out of reach"! … Read More...

Vegan Mexican Street Corn Salad (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)

June 29, 2020 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 10 Comments

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This Vegan Mexican Street Corn Salad is everything you love about grilled Mexican street corn without the mess! Fresh, grilled corn on the cob (elotes), sliced off the cob (esquites), and paired with a cool, creamy, and tangy gluten-free, allergy-free mayo-based sauce with cilantro, lime, and a dash of spice! An easy summer side dish recipe! Sure, it's "fun" to eat corn on the cob, but it can get messy and difficult for serving a crowd. Grilled corn is an essential summer food, a must! So why not make it just a bit easier, but slicing off those slightly charred sweet kernels and toss them in a salad with ALL the classic flavors of Mexican street corn! Yes! The creamy, cheesy, slightly smokey, and spicy street corn, but let's make it vegan too! … Read More...

No-Bake Vegan S’mores Pie (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)

June 22, 2020 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 18 Comments

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This easy no-bake Vegan S'mores Pie is made with a gluten-free graham cracker crust, a rich dairy-free chocolate pudding, and topped with homemade marshmallow fluff! This allergy-free, low sugar, & kid-friendly summer dessert recipe is the way to have your s'more without the campfire! A sweet slice of summer you can enjoy indoors? The dessert of long summer nights around the campfire, the curiously delicious combination of crunchy graham cracker, rich melty chocolate, and sticky sweet toasted marshmallow! Perhaps you find yourself stuck indoors or just don't have the privilege of a yard or firepit to have that full "s'more experience". Or, in our case, you're gluten-free, vegan, and have food allergies. Let's just make a big s'mores pie to satisfy everyone, shall we? … Read More...

Vegan Southern Potato Salad (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)

June 15, 2020 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 7 Comments

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This super easy Vegan Southern Potato Salad is just like the classic old-fashioned recipe you love! A traditional Southern-style mustard potato salad that's eggless, gluten-free, and allergy-free! This simple, creamy, make-ahead side dish is perfect for your next cookout or potluck! It's potato salad season and that means it's time to give those 'ole spuds the spotlight! A staple side dish for any summer cookout, bbq, or potluck! Nothing fancy is required for this VEGAN version of the old-fashioned classic Southern-style potato salad! We're ditching the hard-boiled eggs and swapping the mayo with vegan mayo. We're keeping all the creamy mayo-mustard fusion you love and the slight crunch, tang, and sweetness. … Read More...

Gluten-Free Funfetti Cupcakes (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

June 8, 2020 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 12 Comments

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These homemade Gluten-Free Funfetti Cupcakes are so easy to make! This from-scratch recipe is vegan, allergy-free, and healthier than the boxed mix! A simple vanilla and sprinkle-filled cake topped with the best dairy-free buttercream frosting and extra sprinkles! The best dessert for any birthday or celebration! There really, really is no other way to celebrate a birthday than FUNFETTI! Colorful, sprinkle-filled everything, please! With June being Birthday Month, here on Strength and Sunshine, that means we must celebrate with the obligatory Funfetti recipe! A colorful batch of homemade gluten-free Funfetti cupcakes is on the docket this year and don't worry, when it comes to easy, quick, delicious cupcakes...you don't even need a birthday to celebrate to bake up a batch! … Read More...

Cold Italian Pasta Salad (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Allergy-Free)

June 1, 2020 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 24 Comments

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A Classic Italian Pasta Salad that's gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free! The cold pasta salad you love, with tri-colored pasta, fresh veggies, and a healthy homemade Italian dressing! A super easy and quick meat-free vegetarian and dairy-free recipe that's a perfect side dish to feed any crowd! Literally, can we just take a moment to recognize the pure and utter deliciousness of Italian pasta salads? I've never met a soul who doesn't like a scoop of those cold tri-colored rotini noodles, bright, fresh, crunchy veggies, and that herby vinegary Italian dressing. I understand why some people don't like a classic American macaroni salad, but the mayoless pasta salad? You just can't say no! All pasta salads SCREAM summer and one that's so full of bright colors, it takes the top spot! And with this recipe, everyone can enjoy! It's gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free, so bring it on! … Read More...