Chef Jenn

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Homemade Trail mix

  • 1/2 ounce(s) whole shelled (unpeeled) almonds
  • 1/4 ounce(s) unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
  • 1/4 ounce(s) dried cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon(s) chopped pitted dates
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) chocolate chips

More cost effective on the purse if you buy all these items and make your own bags of mix

Low Calorie Salad/Sandwich Dressing ( NO MAYO / NO OIL)


  • 2 med. tomatoes

  • 1 green pepper

  • 1 sweet red pepper

  • 1 bunch of basil

  • 2 cloves of garlic

  • 2/3 c pineapple juice

  • 1/4 bunch leaf parsley 

  • 1/3 c Raspberry vinegar

  • 1/3 c Dijon mustard

  • Dash of  Thyme

  • Dash of Oregano

  •  Pepper

  • 1/3 c Worcestershire sauce



  • Dice your veggies and add everything to the blender , puree it up to the thickness you desire and chill in the fridge before serving.


    You can play with this recipe and add in other things you might like such as spices, other veggies.