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Vegan Alfredo Sauce Recipe (Nut-Free, Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)

September 15, 2019 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 4 Comments

Super creamy, easy, Vegan Alfredo Sauce Recipe without nuts or soy! It’s gluten-free, allergy-free, packed with plant protein from white beans and sneaky veggies! This healthy alfredo sauce will be a hit with the family and they won’t taste the hidden cauliflower or know it’s dairy-free!

That creamy, decadent, white sauce we all know and love. Drench our pasta in it and serve it with a sprinkle of parsley to break up all the beige. Kids seem to always love the classic fettuccine alfredo and can we blame them? The dairy-based sauce isn’t something you’ll find on the plates of the food allergic and vegan crowd. That is…until now! When it comes to Vegan Alfredo Sauce Recipes, so many contain nuts or soy. Why not make the sauce allergy-free and secretly healthy for all…without anyone knowing?Read More

Soy-Free Homemade Teriyaki Sauce (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free, Paleo, Sugar-Free)

August 18, 2019 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 8 Comments

Skip the bottled stuff! This Homemade Teriyaki Sauce is the easy, healthy, & allergy-free recipe you need! This simple sauce is soy-free, gluten-free, vegan, paleo, and sugar-free! A naturally sweet version of the classic to have on hand for any Asian dish, sauce, or marinade!

I see you. I hear you. Scouring the store shelves for a teriyaki sauce that fits all your food allergy needs. It can’t be THAT hard to find SOMETHING…right? It kinda is and that’s why we’re taking things into our own hands. This homemade teriyaki sauce is not only allergy-free, but it’s healthier, cheaper, and can be whipped up a lot quicker than running out to the store just to cure that classic Asian sauce craving!

Easy Gluten-Free Farfalle (Bow-Tie) Pasta with Tomato Basil Sauce (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

August 5, 2019 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 47 Comments

An easy pasta recipe for any weeknight dinner! Gluten-Free Farfalle Pasta with a Homemade Tomato Basil Sauce! A quick vegan, allergy-free, and kid-friendly meal with fun bow-tie pasta, dressed in an incredibly aromatic and delicious stove-top sauce that can be used for any noodle dish!

Who doesn’t love a humble plate of delicious pasta and red sauce? It’s that last-minute go-to on a busy weeknight. Just grab a box of gluten-free pasta, a jar of sauce, and get that pot of water boiling on the stove. A bland solution, but does the job of feeding our own bellies and hungry families. BUT, why not take it up a notch by using a fun-shaped pasta, gluten-free farfalle, and make a fragrant homemade tomato basil sauce that’s almost as easy as opening a jar?Read More

Sweet & Sour Chicken (Gluten-Free, Paleo, Allergy-Free)

July 29, 2019 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 44 Comments

The best quick and easy recipe for Sweet & Sour Chicken! A Chinese takeout favorite that’s homemade, gluten-free, paleo, and allergy-free! This healthier unfried version is made in a wok or skillet on the stove and tossed with a sweet and sticky sauce that’s naturally sweet!

People are always telling me that sweet & sour chicken is their FAVORITE Chinese takeout dish. For good reason too! It’s battered and deep-fried chicken, coating in that iconic reddish/orange sweet, tangy, sticky sauce that’s just to die for! But, it is the healthiest? Is it gluten-free? Is it easy to make at home on a busy weeknight? No. However, we can fix that! This super easy allergy-free version of sweet & sour chicken is just the recipe you need to satisfy the craving no matter what your dietary needs are!Read More

Homemade Gluten-Free Vegan Copycat Pizza Bagel Bites (Allergy-Free)

January 16, 2019 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 40 Comments

A healthier, homemade version for your favorite childhood snack! Gluten-Free Vegan Copycat Pizza Bagel Bites! A mini, allergy-free, recipe that’s perfect for the kids, quick & easy to make, and great as a nostalgic adult appetizer and finger food!

Are you feeling the ’90s nostalgia? Bring on the Bagel Bites! One of my favorite pizza-themed snacks of yester-years. When you combine a bagel with pizza, it’s a no-brainer that you’re going to have a delicious snack on your hands! But I think it’s time we made Bagel Bites a bit healthier and, most importantly, gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free! Every celiac and food allergic kid should be able to experience some delicious pizza bagel bites, regardless of their dietary needs!Read More