Homemade Ranch Dip and Salad Dressing Mix

by Lynn on January 1, 2009

ranch dip I love Ranch salad dressing, and "Hidden Valley Ranch" mix for dips. My sister gave me a recipe to make my own.

I love to mix up my own, because I can use the low fat (or even fat free) sour cream, and low fat salad dressing., and I think the flavor’s better.

I make the mix ahead of time, and always have some on hand. Then when I need some Ranch dip for my baked chips, pretzels, carrot sticks, or celery, I just add the mix to some sour cream and I’m ready to snack.

Here’s the basic Ranch dry mix recipe:

  • 5 Tablespoons of dried minced onion
  • 7 teaspoons of dried parsley flakes
  • 4 teaspoons of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder

Combine all the dry ingredients above, and store the mixture in an airtight container.

To mix up some Ranch salad dressing combine 2 tablespoons of the dry mix with 1 cup of Mayonnaise/Salad dressing, and one cup of sour cream

To mix up some Ranch dip combine 2 tablespoons for the dry mix with 2 cups of sour cream.

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New Years Happy New Years Day! If you have a New Years resolution to lose weight, and get healthy you’re not alone. Losing weight is one of the most popular resolutions people make every year on New Years day.

How can you make your resolution a reality? Take it one small baby step at a time. Set small goals and work your way toward them.

Don’t set crazy goals to lose large amounts of weight, or totally overhaul your lifestyle. You’ll rebel! Set small goals, and set up small healthy changes in your life to work toward those goals. You’ll have a far greater chance of succeeding.

My resolution is to move more. I goal is to move 20-30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week. I’m already very close to that goal, so it’s not a major change.

My diet resolution is to eat more natural and filling foods, versus processed foods in 2009 to help me achieve my weight loss goals.

If you set a weight loss or healthy lifestyle New Years resolution, please share.

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Hello Welcome To My World!

by Lynn on December 10, 2008

I’m on a twelve month quest to build healthy habits in my own life, and I want to share the journey with you.

I wanted to start the journey before the holidays, so I can prove to myself I can maintain control through all the holiday parties, Christmas gatherings, New Years brunches and candy that comes around this time of year.

If you’re on a healthy weight loss journey of your own, I’d love to hear from you.

I’m planning on sharing my exercise, diet, recipes, and weight loss info with you every step of the way.

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