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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pizza Potatoes Casserole (Vegan, Gluten-Free Allergy-Free)

April 13, 2020 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 31 Comments

This easy recipe for Pizza Potatoes is just 3 main ingredients and a perfect comforting side dish for your next weeknight dinner! This pizza potato casserole is vegan, gluten-free, allergy-free, and baked right in a skillet! A kid-friendly and healthier dairy-free way to enjoy all the flavors of pizza!

What comes to mind when you think of comfort food? For many people it’s pizza. For me? It’s potatoes. Since I’m here to please you and myself, combining the two seems like a win-win. This pizza potato bake actually came before the delicious pizza chicken bake. So we’re basically just swapping the chicken for potatoes this time and giving it more side dish status instead of main dish status.Read More

Healthy Air Fryer Falafel (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Allergy-Free)

March 30, 2020 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 14 Comments

This easy and healthy Air Fryer Falafel recipe is gluten-free, vegan, grain-free, and allergy-free! No oil or frying needed for these light and crispy falafel. Quick to make using canned chickpeas and chickpea flour and perfect for filling a gluten-free pita, lunches, appetizers, or dinners! Freezing and baking instructions included!

When it takes you this long to make some gluten-free falafel, there’s a problem. The remedy for that is some quick air fryer falafel to make up for all that lost time! Light and fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside, 100% chickpea-based and full of fresh parsley and cilantro! So many ways to serve them up and a recipe worthy of adding to your weekly meal prep rotation!Read More