Healthy Choices

Making resolutions? Take a different approach to dining next year with choices like these that taste great and are good for you too.

Braised Turkey Thighs
Folks who enjoy dark meat will appreciate this treatment for turkey thighs. An oven bag keeps them nice and moist during baking. Little bits of vegetables add taste and texture to the flavorful gravy. —Loretta Paulus, Venice, Florida

Fettuccine Primavera
A mild lemon sauce seasoned with thyme lightly coats this attractive medley of tender chicken, pasta, asparagus, red pepper and peas. —Marietta Howell, Okmulgee, Oklahoma

Pork Chops With Pizza Sauce
This recipe was passed down to me from Mom, who got it from her mother. Oregano and basil in the tomato sauce and in the coating on these tender moist chops give this entree its Italian flavor. —Joanna Iovino, Commack, New York

Asian Coleslaw
Here’s a recipe for coleslaw without all the greasy mayonnaise. It’s well-liked by the people who’ve tried it. A bit of sugar mellows the tangy dressing. —Alta Goodman, Canton, South Dakota

Chive-Mushroom Spinach Salad
I’m always looking for ways to spice up salads. This one is a cross between two of our favorites. I usually make a double batch of the dressing and use leftovers for dipping bread. —Amber Kimmich, Powhatan, Virginia

Green Onion Biscuits
The savory flavor of green onions comes through in these easy drop biscuits that are best right out of the oven. They have a crusty exterior and soft interior. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Citrus Meringue Pie
This pretty meringue pie stars grapefruit, orange and lemon juice. It has a very fresh citrus flavor and the filling tastes nice and rich. —Donna Schweighofer, Pickerington, Ohio

Cherry Chocolate Cake
I’ve had the recipe for this cake for years—it’s a chocolate lover’s delight! It’s so easy to make and is perfect for cupcakes and bake sale treats, too. —Ann Purchase, Panama City, Florida

Pineapple Buttermilk Sherbet
This icy sweet sherbet stirs up easily for freezing in a jiffy. —Dolores Kastello, Waukesha, Wisconsin