Side Dish Archives - Strength and Sunshine

Vegan “Mozzarella” Sticks (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free, Oil-Free)

September 27, 2017 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 76 Comments

The solution for the best Vegan “Mozzarella” Sticks you’ll ever find! Not only is this unique appetizer gluten-free and top-8 allergy-free, but oil-free too, since it’s baked and not fried! You’ll never guess what’s under the crispy coating in this healthy recipe!

You may want to take a seat for this one. Brace yourself for one interesting creation, or should I say, one interestingly delicious creation! Don’t be scared, this is totally vegan, totally “not processed”, and totally (creepyly) similar in texture and look or “real” mozzarella sticks. Halloween is coming up in a month or so; the more “creepy” recipe like this, the better! But really, don’t be scared, it will make sense in a moment and your life will be forever changed. Read More

Curried Black Eyed Pea Salad Sandwiches (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

August 9, 2017 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 4 Comments

An easy healthy lunch recipe for any day of the week. Curried Black Eyed Pea Salad Sandwiches that are gluten-free, vegan, and top 8 allergy-free. Easy to whip up on your meal prep days and have ready to go in the fridge!

Who doesn’t love a creamy chilled lunch salad sandwich? From chicken salad to chickpea salad, they’re all always such a classic lunch option. We’re taking this one up a few notches though. Nothing classic here, but still all delicious. Picture a combo of black eyed peas, crunchy veggies, sweet grapes, and a creamy curried dairy-free yogurt sauce. You don’t have to picture it, you can see it, and go make it in a few minutes after you read this recipe!Read More

Classic American Macaroni Salad (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Allergy-Free)

June 21, 2017 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 49 Comments

The best Classic American Macaroni Salad now with a perfectly gluten-free, vegan, and top 8 allergy-free recipe! Summer isn’t complete without this traditional BBQ and grilling cookout essential pasta side dish!

I brought you the Classic American Potato Salad last week and now I’m bringing you the best remade gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-friendly recipe for Classic American Macaroni Salad! A few years ago I shared my “Modern Macaroni Salad” with you all. That’s all fine, dandy, (and delicious), but my heart needs the classics! As a little girl, my favorites foods were pasta, pasta, more pasta, watermelon, PBJ, and seltzer. Everyone in my family equated Rebecca with Noodles.Read More

Classic American Potato Salad (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Allergy-Free)

June 14, 2017 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 78 Comments

An essential to any summer bbq or cookout! The Classic American Potato Salad, now as a gluten-free, vegan, and top 8 allergy-free recipe! Super easy to whip up and serve to your guests. You’ll be turning everyone into a potato salad fan!

It is happening! Potatoes just couldn’t be a more perfect food in my potato-loving eyes. We’ve done the Tahini Celeriac Potato Salad and the Harissa Potato Salad, but I just couldn’t stop until I recreated the Classic American Potato Salad! Potato salad was always my favorite side dish at summer bbqs and cookouts. In all its cold, creamy white potato and mayo glory. Give me a big scoop, pile it high, and no one gets hurt! Potato salad wasn’t just a summer dish in my house. My mom would buy the Boar’s Head pre-made potato salad in the grocery store year-round.Read More

Quinoa Spring Rolls with Homemade Duck Sauce (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

May 29, 2017 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 68 Comments

Easy, breezy, fresh Quinoa Spring Rolls with Homemade Duck Sauce, gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free! Fresh rice paper wraps filled with raw veggies and red quinoa are perfect for dipping into a sweet apricot sauce! This recipe makes for a light healthy and satisfying meal!

I don’t wrap often, but when I do…deliciousness ensues! My favorite food to eat and for those cozy feels is Indian food, but when it comes to actually making, the Asian cuisines always have my heart! There are just so many different types of dishes you can make; things never get boring! Those fresh rice paper spring rolls you always see around the internet always looked so appealing to me. Last summer I decided it was time to take my own swing at making the dish.Read More