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Easy Old-Fashioned Cucumber Salad “Gurkensalat” (Gluten-free, Vegan, Paleo)

July 18, 2018 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 18 Comments

The simple, classic German side dish, "Gurkensalat". This Easy Old-Fashioned Cucumber Salad is just like grandma used to make! Thinly sliced cucumber and onions, chilled and marinated in a sweet vinegar base. A healthy and delicious gluten-free, vegan, paleo, and allergy-free recipe for any gathering!You know those super simple dishes that were just staples and everyone assumed would be made for every family gathering? This old-fashioned cucumber salad would be one of those dishes! It's hard to think of a time when my grandmother (the one on my dad's side) didn't have this sweet vinegar-based cucumber salad on the table. If you wanted a good cucumber salad, she was your go-to woman! … Read More...

Classic American Coleslaw (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Allergy-Free)

July 16, 2018 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 20 Comments

A favorite side dish at any summer bbq or cookout! The Classic American Coleslaw, now made gluten-free, vegan, and top 8 allergy-free! A super easy recipe to whip up ahead of time, served chilled as is, or even use it as a topping in a sandwich!The time has come to complete the "Summer Side Dish Trifecta"! Last year I gave you my Classic American Potato Salad and my Classic American Macaroni Salad. Now it's time for THE CLASSIC AMERICAN COLESLAW! Not only is coleslaw a must for summer bbqs, picnics, cookouts, etc....but it's such a great side dish for any dinner, a topping on a sandwich, even just eating it as a snack sounds good! … Read More...

Friday Finisher 7/13/18

July 13, 2018 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 2 Comments

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We've got another "Friday The 13th" month! Watch your back, kids! In other news, the oven finally got fixed (on Wednesday). I have so much baking/roasting/etc. to catch up on now! There are some things you just need an oven for and you never realize just how much you need something until you don't have it, right? In other, other, news, we had a beautiful week! Sunshine and warmth every day (first fully "good" summer week here in NJ!). We'll have to see how long this will last though...Hoping for a beautiful weekend (i.e. the days that matter for going out and about!)SS Posts from the week: Monday: Easy Vegan Maine Lobster Rolls (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free) Wednesday: Old-Fashioned Vegan Baked Beans (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free) … Read More...

Old-Fashioned Vegan Baked Beans (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)

July 11, 2018 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 24 Comments

Just like grandma used to make! This is the best Old-Fashioned Vegan Baked Beans recipe! They're sweet, smoky, gluten-free, top 8 allergy-free, and baked right in your cast iron skillet!These baked beans are a game-changer! Who else grew up eating those Campbell's canned "pork and beans"? I'm raising my hand up high here! Don't be embarrassed; we all ate them. My mom would even doctor them up by adding extra sugary pancake syrup and ketchup to them! It was a side dish essential during the summer, anytime we had something on the grill for dinner. … Read More...

Easy Vegan Maine Lobster Rolls (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)

July 9, 2018 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 57 Comments

Nothing screams New England summer than a lobster roll! These Easy Vegan Maine Lobster Rolls are gluten-free, allergy-free, meatless, and fit for everyone to enjoy! A simple, healthy, and delicious recipe that redefines this classic fast-food sandwich! The magic that is a simple, humble, lobster roll. A sandwich that defines New England summers, a Maine namesake, a fast-food comfort dish that's so easy and minimal on ingredients, the quality of the sandwich all comes down to the fresh lobster. A traditional lobster roll just includes, fresh, cold chunks of lobster, mayo, maybe a little chopped celery, scallions, and squirt of lemon juice, served up on a buttered and grilled bun. … Read More...

Friday Finisher 7/6/18

July 6, 2018 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine Leave a Comment

Super short, quick, bare-bones Friday Finisher this week. I almost didn't post, but then thought better of it. I had a pretty simple week...except for the fact that my oven is currently broken. Thankfully I have this for some essential things, but the cooking/baking I wanted to work on this week didn't happen. Hopefully the replacement part we need will get here and get installed this weekend! Fingers crossed! Besides my oven dieing, I almost died too! I randomly broke out into full body hives while I was eating dinner last Saturday (don't worry, this allergy girl stocks the Benadryl). Then yesterday, Thursday, I was vacuuming in the morning while I waiting for water to boil and make my morning coffee. While I was wrapping the cord of the vacuuming back up, I swung and smashed the hard metal prong just under my left eye, broke skin, and now have my very first black eye. I know...I have no words either. At least it's summer and people wear sunglasses when out and about!SS Posts from the week: Monday: New England Vegan "Clam" Chowder (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free) Thursday: How-To End The Sleep Struggle (And Get The Rest You Deserve!) … Read More...