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20 Main Dishes You Can Make With Little To No Cooking

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Eating well is the goal – but sometimes we don’t want to cook, or at least spend as little time in the kitchen as possible. Rotisserie chickens come to the rescue, as do cans of tuna! Pasta always gets us in and out of the kitchen fast, tofu is an underused protein highlighted here, and stir-fried rice dishes can be remarkably hearty. Easy, creative and delicious – and even an Instant Pot recipe.

Quick Pasta with Chicken Broccoli & Goat Cheese

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Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

Toss cooked pasta with garlic-infused oil, cooked chicken, cooked broccoli (that you simultaneously cook in the pasta water), goat cheese, Parm and lots of black pepper. Dinner comes together in about the time it takes to cook the pasta. Get the recipe.

Chicken Papaya Salad with Poppyseed Dressing

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This is not your typical chicken salad! Juicy ripe papaya, along with pieces of rotisserie chicken, baby greens, fresh cilantro, and a slightly sweet poppyseed dressing. Makes a filling lunch or a light dinner. Get the recipe.

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

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This salad features pasta, chicken, feta, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives and fresh red bell peppers dressed with a red wine vinaigrette. Get the recipe.

Asian Chicken Salad

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This peanut butter dressing, that contains fish sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, lime and sambal oelek is hugely flavorful. It pairs perfectly with shredded cooked chicken, cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, scallions, and fresh cilantro. Get the recipe.

BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad

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Just look at this salad! Our Chopped BBQ Chicken Salad is a delightful combination of chicken, tomatoes, avocado, black beans, corn, shredded cheese, and crisp, crunchy lettuce. It is accompanied by a creamy dressing made with our Sweet & Sticky BBQ Sauce, mayonnaise, lactose-free sour cream and tangy lime juice. Textures, colors and flavor all in one! Get the recipe for our BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad.

Buffalo Chicken Fries

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Start with frozen French fries and cooked chicken. Make a quick “Buffalo” sauce with butter, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Combine with some carrots and celery, melted jack cheese and a drizzle of blue cheese dressing, too. Munchies satisfied. Get the recipe.

Chicken Salad with Gruyere Green Beans, Tomatoes & Basil

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This is an unusual chicken salad, elegant enough for a light summer dinner main dish for guests. A very mustardy dressing coats cooked chicken, tender-crips cooked green beans, juicy tomatoes and small batons of Gruyere cheese, showered with fresh basil. A study in color, flavor and texture contrast – that comes together in a flash. Get the recipe.

Chicken Cheese & Broccoli Twice Baked Stuffed Potatoes

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You can cook the potatoes in the microwave, and even heat the stuffed potatoes in the microwave. No need to heat up the oven. Baked (or microwaved) potatoes are stuffed with broccoli, chicken and cheese, sour cream and scallions. A great light dinner with a big salad alongside. Get the recipe.

Tuna Macaroni Salad

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Tuna Macaroni Salad. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

We love old-fashioned American macaroni salad, and tuna salad, too, so we thought, why not combine them? That’s what this salad is, and it will become your standby for potlucks and summer parties. Get the recipe for Tuna Macaroni Salad.

Pasta With Tuna & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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Pasta With Tuna & Sun-Dried Tomatoes. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

This flavor packed pasta dish comes together in a flash as long as you have the sun-dried tomatoes at hand. They are one of those items that you will use again and again, if you have them available. You can try other shaped pasta, but we love the farfalle. Get the recipe for Pasta With Tuna & Sun-Dried Tomatoes.

Gluten-Free Tuna Noodle Casserole

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Gluten-free Tuna Noodle Casserole. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

Our tuna noodle casserole is gluten-free and does not rely on any kind of cream of canned soup. It is made from scratch and tastes light years beyond many conventional recipes that you might be familiar with. If you think you do not like tuna noodle casserole, please give this one a try. We think you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Get the recipe for Gluten-free Tuna Noodle Casserole.

Pantry Pasta With Tuna & Olives

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Pantry Pasta With Tuna & Olives. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

We didn’t know what to call this “pantry pasta” recipe. Yes, it contains tuna, lemon, Garlic-Infused Olive Oil, black olives, anchovies, and capers, but it also features lots of black pepper and a generous shower of parsley. You see the problem. We shortened the title, but know that the flavor is there! You can make this dish with capellini, spaghetti, or linguini as well as the fusilli in the images, and it is just as good. Get the recipe for Pantry Pasta With Tuna & Olives.

Mediterranean Tuna Salad

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Mediterranean Tuna Salad. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

We love canned tuna for its high protein, ease of use and the fact that if we have some in the pantry, we know there can always be a meal at hand. This recipe is a perfect example, combining tuna, chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, scallions, and a light vinaigrette. Get the recipe for Mediterranean Tuna Salad.

Pan Bagnat

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Pan Bagnat. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

This has been affectionately called, “the best sandwich ever!” Start with good bread and we do suggest using high quality prepared tuna, such as Tonnino brand jarred tuna. In French “pan bagnat” means “bathed bread”, and indeed your bread will be bathed in dressing and all the yummy juices from your sandwich ingredients, including oil-packed tuna, hard-boiled eggs, roasted peppers and tomato, packed into a crusty loaf. The dressing is a mustardy vinaigrette using red wine vinegar and Garlic-Infused Olive Oil, with chopped anchovies and capers for powerhouse flavor. Get the recipe for Pan Bagnat.

Salade Nicoise

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Salade Nicoise. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

Here we have the classic French composed salad, called Salade Nicoise. There are a few things to do before assembling it, but once everything is prepped, the assembly takes mere minutes. Steam your potatoes and green beans ahead of time. Hard-boil those eggs. Use high-quality canned or jarred tuna, and don’t forget the olives, tomatoes, and anchovies. Yes, we said anchovies! The beauty of this dish is that everyone can take a little bit of everything that they want, and nothing that they don’t. This makes a hearty lunch and even a light dinner. We love it on a hot summer night. Get the recipe for Salade Nicoise.

Vegan Red Pesto Tofu Pasta 

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How to make pesto pasta with tofu? It is easy. Whip up a vegan red pesto using sun-dried tomatoes in 5 minutes. Mix it with your favorite pasta and top it with fried basil-marinated tofu. It is a truly delicious tofu pesto pasta that you can make in 30 minutes from start to finish. Get the recipe for Vegan Red Pesto Tofu Pasta.

Thai Green Curry Fried Rice

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A delicious combination of creamy, sweet, and citrusy, Thai green curry fried rice is one of the best things to happen to your leftover rice from the night before. Ready in just half an hour, this easy-to-make vegan fried rice recipe will have your taste buds dancing in no time! Get the recipe for Thai Green Curry Fried Rice.

Cold Sesame Noodles with Raw Veggies

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Hot summer nights call for cold sesame noodles! These noodles are deliciously seasoned with sesame oil and soy sauce and topped with raw, crunchy veggies. Get the recipe for Cold Sesame Noodles with Raw Veggies.

Pasta Without Sauce

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This pasta without sauce (or pasta with garlic and olive oil OR aglio e olio, it goes by many names), is basically the grown-up, gourmet version of buttered noodles. Technically, it does have a sauce. The oil, garlic, cheese and pasta water come together to create the barest of coatings for the pasta (debatable though, whether you would call it a full on sauce). Get the recipe for Pasta Without Sauce.

2-Ingredient Instant Pot Shredded Beef for Tacos

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This 2-ingredient instant pot shredded beef tacos recipe is a great quick and simple meal. The tender beef and rich dynamic spices and flavors makes for a perfect taco! Get the recipe for 2-Ingredient Instant Pot Shredded Beef for Tacos.

Easy Peasy Dinner and Dessert: 20 One-Pan, One Bowl Recipes for Busy Nights

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One-Pan Chicken with Artichokes & Olives. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson.

We all need One-Pan, One-Bowl recipes in our repertoire, and we’ve got ‘em! From main dishes to soups, pasta, curries and desserts, these kitchen-tested recipes will get you in and out of the kitchen fast. With minimal clean-up, too! Click here for all of our One-Pan, One Bowl recipes!

36 Dishes You Didn’t Know You Could Make With Rice Noodles

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Rice noodles are naturally gluten-free, but that isn’t the only reason to cook with them. They are delicious unto themselves, come in a variety of shapes, and are the noodle of choice in so many Asian-inspired recipes. But it doesn’t stop there! There are rice-based lasagna noodles, shells, manicotti, elbows…From soups to main dishes, casseroles, salads and summer rolls, we have 36 recipes for you to get you slurping with joy. Click for 36 Dishes You Didn’t Know You Could Make With Rice Noodles

30 Quick & Easy Recipes For A Happy Gut: Low FODMAP and Flavor Packed

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At FODMAP Everyday® we define “Quick” as a dish that can be on the table, ready to eat, in 30 minutes or less. “Easy” recipes have 15 minutes or less of prep time. All of these recipes are low FODMAP and free of gluten so they can be served to tender tummies too! Click for 30 Quick & Easy Recipes For A Happy Gut: Low FODMAP and Flavor Packed

Grab A Rotisserie Chicken On Your Way Home And Make Any Of These 18 Delicious Meals In Minutes

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Grabbing a rotisserie chicken at the supermarket is not “cheating” by any stretch of the imagination. Having cooked chicken ready to use is a great jump-start to all sorts of creative recipes – from salads to main dishes, lunches and dinners – and is a brilliant move, in our book. Click for Grab A Rotisserie Chicken On Your Way Home And Make Any Of These 18 Delicious Meals In Minutes

Easy and Tasty: 34 Sides to Serve with Rotisserie Chicken for a Stress-Free Meal

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We buy a rotisserie chicken every week – and enjoy the bounty for days. But we like to mix it up; potatoes, veggies (hot and cold), pasta – there are many ways to enjoy that chicken and to turn it into a meal. Here are our 34 community favorites. Click here for Easy and Tasty: 34 Sides to Serve with Rotisserie Chicken for a Stress-Free Meal

9 Insanely Delicious Easy Homemade Chicken Wing Recipes

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Entire restaurants build their menu around chicken wings, but we’re going to show you how to make the best chicken wings at home – and they’re easier than you think. Most of these recipes are baked, not fried, so you will not only save on calories, but also have less mess and spend less time in the kitchen. Click here for 9 Insanely Delicious Easy Homemade Chicken Wing Recipes

18 Iced Tea & Refreshing Drink Recipes That Will Make You Scream Summer Is Here!

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Quench your thirst and beat the heat with a refreshing lineup of tantalizing beverages. Whether you’re craving a tall, chilled drink on a scorching day, in need of hydration after a workout, or seeking a delightful mocktail sans alcohol, we’ve got you covered. Get ready to dive into a world of iced teas, invigorating punches, flavored lemonades, zesty limeades, luscious smoothies, sparkling spritzers, and even a homemade electrolyte beverage. Click for 18 Iced Tea & Refreshing Drink Recipes That Will Make You Scream Summer Is Here!

23 Dinner Solutions: Quick and Delicious Soup and Stew Recipes

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There is nothing like homemade soup or a hearty stew, especially when it is cold outside! (For you hot weather folks, we do have a few cold soups). We’ve got 23 recipes for you, from Instant Pot quickies to long simmered renditions. Comfort food in a bowl. Get 23 Dinner Solutions: Quick and Delicious Soup and Stew Recipes here.

23 Easy Potato Recipes: Which One Will You Try First?

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Potatoes! White, red, yellow, starchy russet, sweet potatoes – even blue and purple potatoes – can be a main meal in the form of double stuffed baked potatoes, a weekday side-dish, a potluck salad, or they can add richness to soups. And don’t forget breakfast casseroles and home fries! We have 23 recipes for you to try and potatoes are often economical, too, so dive in! Click here for 23 Easy Potato Recipes: Which One Will You Try First?

Holy Cow! These 10 Ground Beef Recipes Will Knock Your Socks Off!

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Ground beef makes a great burger and meatloaf, but it is so much more versatile than that, and we have 11 recipes for you to add to your weekly rotation. Chili, Chili Mac and even a Quick Korean Beef dish, that package of ground beef has never been more inspiring. Click here for Holy Cow! These 10 Ground Beef Recipes Will Knock Your Socks Off!

10 Gut Friendly Chicken Recipes You Can Have On Your Table Tonight!

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Chicken is one of our favorite protein building blocks for an easy, delicious meal. Sometimes you can get in a rut though and end up making the same chicken recipes over and over.

We’ve got one pan meals, warm weather salads and grill options, dinner party worthy dishes, lighter fare and hearty dinners. Click here for 10 Gut Friendly Chicken Recipes You Can Have On Your Table Tonight!

6 Rich And Fudgy Brownies That Will Make You Want To Lick The Bowl

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In our opinion, you can never have enough brownie recipes. We have gathered our top 6; the brownie recipes you don’t have – yet. And you do need them; trust us. Nutella. Peppermint. Toasted almond & Coconut. S’Mores. PB & J – and even a super quick One-Bowl Brownie. Get ready to be inspired. Click for 6 Rich And Fudgy Brownies That Will Make You Want To Lick The Bowl

85 Desserts For The Chocolate Lover In Your Life

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Welcome to the largest collection of desserts for the chocolate lover in your life. Each of these are also gut-friendly so that you don’t have to worry about bloating, or a noisy belly when getting romantic! All of these desserts are gluten-free and low FODMAP! Click for 85 Desserts For The Chocolate Lover In Your Life

The Crazy Best and Easy Cookie Recipes Ever!

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Cookies – small, large, soft, chewy, crispy, chocolaty, peanut buttery, elegant, homespun, one-bowl, drop, rolled and shaped – we’ll take them all. You can never have enough cookie recipes and ours are all created in our very own Test Kitchen; these recipes work! Several can be prepped in the time it takes to preheat the oven. Click for The Crazy Best and Easy Cookie Recipes Ever!

Looking For Dairy Free Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts?

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This article will discuss the low FODMAP ice cream and frozen desserts that you can find in supermarkets and restaurants, as well as our own exclusive recipes, and will include information on dairy based as well as alt milk frozen desserts and recipes. Click here for Dairy Free Frozen Desserts Recipes.

20 Strawberry Recipes That Will Make You Berry Happy!

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These days, depending on where you live, you might be able to get decent strawberries all year long. Spring, however, brings fresh, new batches and we are always looking for new ways to incorporate these delicious berries into our diet. From drinks to cakes, crisps, cobblers, bars and even a salad, frozen desserts and a salsa, we have 20 strawberry recipes for you. Click for 20 Strawberry Recipes That Will Make You Berry Happy!

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