Ever Ready Blend Recipes

THE PERFECT BLENDED MARGARITA

Steps:

• Combine the lime juice, triple sec, tequila, lemon juice, and 2 cups ice in a blender; blend until smooth.
• Place 1 cup ice cubes in a cocktail shaker; add desired amount of margarita; cover and shake well; serve.

BEST ROASTED VEGETABLES (PERFECTLY SEASONED!)

Steps:

• Adjust the oven racks for roasting 2 trays. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Chop the vegetables: Chop the cauliflower and broccoli into florets. Chop the onion into 1/2-inch slices. Cut the sweet potato in half lengthwise, in half again lengthwise, and then cut each quarter into thin pie-shaped slices (see the photo). Chop the peppers into 1/2-inch strips, then cut the strips in half.
• Line two baking sheets with parchment paper (we prefer this to silicone baking mats because it results in crispier veggies). Spread the vegetables evenly onto each sheet. Drizzle half the olive oil onto each tray, then with half the seasonings onto each tray. Mix with your hands until evenly coated.
• Place into the oven and bake for 20 minutes (do not stir!). Remove the pans from the oven, rotate them, and roast another 10 minutes (for 30 minutes total) until tender and lightly browned on one side. Transfer to a serving bowl or dish and serve immediately.

EVER READY BLEND

Steps:

• 1. Mix flour ,baking powder and salt together...
• 2. Sift all together into a large mixing bowl..
• 3. Cut shortening into the dry ingredients with a pastry blender or with 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal...
• 4. Store in covered glass jars or crockery bowl for several weeks.. I store mine in the Fridge ..
• 5. Makes 5 3/4 quarts

EVER-READY OAT/BRAN MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Pour boiling water over bran and let stand.
• Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a very large bowl. Stir well to blend.
• In a separate bowl, cream shortening and sugar together. Then add eggs and buttermilk. Mix well.
• Add liquid ingredients to flour mixure and mix well.
• Add oats, raisins and bran (the bowl will be very full). Stir well to blend.
• Fill greased muffin cups 3/4 full and bake at 375 for 15-20 minutes.
• Store unused muffin batter in refrigerator until ready to use. Mixture can be kept up to 6 weeks.