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Easy & Fluffy Gluten-Free Vegan Buttermilk Pancakes (Allergy-Free)

August 15, 2018 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 30 Comments

Only 6 ingredients for the best classic Easy & Fluffy Gluten-Free Vegan Buttermilk Pancakes! A top 8 allergy-free, kid and freezer-friendly recipe that you can customize with add-ins and have stocked for busy morning breakfasts!

Unless you’re new around here, you know that I’m pancake OBSESSED! I fully believe that if you don’t consume pancakes at least once during the week, you need to get your priorities straightened out! Two times is optimal (i.e. what I do), and anything surpassing that just guarantees you a spot in Pancake Heaven. Having a freezer-friendly customizable pancake option seems like the best solution for those struggling to meet the Pancake Requirement. Something that’s super easy, requires minimal everyday ingredients, and fits all our food allergy needs!Read More

Creamy Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)

August 6, 2018 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 90 Comments

The sweet, tart, and rich flavor of sun-dried tomatoes are a must-try addition to your pesto! This Creamy Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta recipe is gluten-free, top 8 allergy-free, easy to whip up, and will be the star on your dinner table!

There’s something about a simple, yet flavor-packed pasta dish that always captivates the senses. The vibrant colors and shapes for the eyes, the mouth-watering aromas for the nose, of course the delectable taste for the taste buds. Also, the “common sense” of the ease and crowd-pleasing affect that pasta has on our decision making process! When we need a quick weeknight meal that will fill our family’s bellies and accommodate all dietary needs, a bag of pasta and a great homemade sauce seems like just the thing!Read More

Roasted Skillet Breakfast Potatoes with Peppers & Onions (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Paleo)

July 25, 2018 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 46 Comments

A down home country classic! The best Roasted Skillet Breakfast Potatoes with Peppers & Onions! An easy recipe that’s gluten-free, vegan, paleo, and top 8 allergy-free. These rustic cast iron spuds can be a side dish or filling at any meal!

If I had to eat a savory breakfast, I’d pick potatoes! Home fries, hash browns, or a flavorful skillet of breakfast potatoes! Breakfast potatoes always give me the cozy vibes and memories of childhood eating out in dinners and restaurants while on vacation. You know when we involve the cast iron in any of our cooking, we’re bound to get those rustic comfort food vibes going that just amplify the nostalgia!Read More

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

July 18, 2018 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 42 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 41 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