Don't be put off by the words "bacon" and "ranch"; this recipe from FitSugar reader VersaStick is a lightened version of bacon ranch squash casserole. She posted it in our Healthy Recipe group in the FitSugar community. Read on for the full recipe! Read more

If you're looking for breakfast inspiration, then you've come to the right place! Here are a few of our favorite new recipes from the FitSugar Healthy Recipe community group. If you're entertaining a large party, then cooking up a healthy breakfast enchilada casserole is an easy way to feed the crowd. With a decadent name like upside-down banana-bread pancakes with maple cream, who would have Read more

In honor of next week's release of Michelle Obama's cookbook, American Grown, we baked up something sweet, and now we're onto another one of America's favorite comfort foods, mac and cheese. I was initially a little wary of this version because it didn't call for making a roux, which gives most mac and cheese recipes that creamy, hearty texture. In the first lady's recipe, you simply stir Read more

Source: Flickr User jlastras While mustard's always delicious slathered onto your favorite sandwich, there are so many ways to go beyond the basics and get creative with this common yet versatile condiment. From marinades to mix-ins, there are plenty of ways to make the most of mustard for your next meal. Give your casseroles a bit of bite. From shepherd's pie to mac and cheese, a spoonful of Read more

We never would've thought of fried green tomato parmesan (that credit goes to Food Orleans), but now that the idea's entered our minds, there's only one real way to resolve our craving. Because I love them so, I've written a couple of love letters to fried green tomatoes over the years: the fried green tomato caprese "salad" I made without remorse, and fried green tomato BLTs, a longtime Read more

Casseroles are the perfect, hearty meal for cold, dark winter nights. Especially during the crazy Holiday season, it's always good to have a casserole in the freezer for a homemade yet simple dinner option. King ranch chicken casseroles are a staple in Texan homes, so bring this tradition to your house as well. Feel free to double – or even triple! — this recipe to stock up your freezer. Read more

In Mississippi, a good family recipe starts with a stick of butter and ends with chopped pecans. This Thanksgiving side dish, passed down through my Southern family on my mom's side, proves that sweet potatoes can be comforting and indulgent without moving into marshmallow-topping territory. When I show up to a Thanksgiving celebration with this dish, everyone's first question is, what's pone? Read more

Weekend brunch is one meal that I typically prefer to eat out. Beyond the fact that I get my Bellini served to me in an actual champagne flute, it's also such a hassle to pull together something even mildly elegant when I roll out of bed late on a Sunday morning. A hassle, that is, until I met the breakfast strata. The casserole of breakfast fare, the strata layers your favorite early-bird Read more

FitSugar readers pure2raw share a "cheesy" quinoa casserole recipe that's actually vegan as well as gluten, soy, and dairy-free. They posted the recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. Prep time: 15-20 minutes Bake time: 30 minutes, oven preheated to 325° Serves: varies, but bakes in a 3-quart (9×13) glass baking dish Ingredients (Part One) 2 cups quinoa 4 cups water 2 cups chopped raw yellow Read more

If you liked the unexpected pairing of butternut squash and panettone in a rustic Italian bread salad, then you'll love this unpredictable combination of squash with tart, bright green apples. Skip the heavier, savory squash bread pudding or butternut-blended mac and cheese for a hearty meatless dish that also happens to be light. Top the Winter produce pairing with pecans for added protein Read more