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Creamy Nut-Free Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce (Gluten-Free, Paleo, Allergy-Free)

April 23, 2018 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 75 Comments

No dairy needed in this Creamy Nut-Free Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce! Low-fat, gluten-free, paleo, and allergy-free; everyone can enjoy some healthy dipping! A tummy-friendly recipe, made quick & easy in a blender. You’ll be using this queso sauce for more than just chips!

We are about to get saucy up in here! Creamy, luscious, and a whole lot of cheesiness! What you won’t see is any dairy or nuts. This vegan nacho cheese sauce is super healthy, low-fat, and the perfect substitute to fool any dairy eater! So many vegan cheese sauces use nuts. Not so food allergy friendly, plus it’s super high fat and calories for something like a simple dip. When you dip…you want to dip A LOT (not some small tablespoon serving!)Read More

3-Ingredient Potato Smiley Face Fries (Gluten-Free, Paleo, Vegan, Allergy-Free)

April 9, 2018 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 72 Comments

The happiest french fries around! This baked 3-ingredient recipe for Potato Smiley Face Fries is gluten-free, paleo, vegan, top 8 allergy-free, and requires no oil! Nostalgic for adults, fun & creative for kids and picky eaters; a delicious healthy side dish the whole family can enjoy!

If you didn’t grow up eating your fair share of some potato smiley face fries, I’m sorry to break it to you but, you lived a childhood of deprivation. Here at Strength and Sunshine we love our potatoes in all shapes, sizes, and colors! Traditionally, such a humble food, but one with endless possibilities. The Irish were on to something when they based their livelihood off the humble potato!Read More

Rustic Rosemary Thyme Mashed Potatoes (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Paleo)

October 30, 2017 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 84 Comments

An easy and delicious dinner side dish recipe for Rustic Rosemary Thyme Mashed Potatoes! They’re gluten-free, vegan, paleo, and top-8 allergy-free; perfect for the holidays or as a simple healthy take on some good ole’ comfort food!

We all know how much of a potato addict, queen, obsessed-lover I am and as of last year, you also know that my love for mashed potatoes runs deep. Besides mac and cheese, I think mashed potatoes just have to be one of the coziest comfort foods. From evoking all the fall and winter holiday feels to just a hearty “stick-to-your-bones” nourishment.Read More

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

June 14, 2017 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 84 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

Rustic Mung Bean Shepherd’s Pie (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

March 6, 2017 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 95 Comments

The traditional and budget-friendly Irish recipe with a twist! This meatless Rustic Mung Bean Shepherd’s Pie is gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-friendly. Whether you’re in need of a easy family dinner to serve a crowd of just need some healthy comfort food, this cottage pie is the way to go!

The glory! The pride! This is a celebration and a recipe long overdue! Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day I had to get a shepherd’s pie recipe done, not only for you readers of the blog, but also myself! My strong Irish roots have been crying over the fact that I’ve never had shepherd’s pie…ever! A classic dish that I never even had when I was younger and had a non-restricted diet! At least I saved myself with Irish Soda Bread last year!Read More