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2 cups shortening 2 cups boiling water 5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons salt FILLING 12 large red potatoes (about 6 pounds), peeled 4 medium rutabagas (about 3 pounds), peeled 2 medium onions, chopped 2 pounds ground beef 1 pound ground pork 1 tablespoon salt 2 teaspoons pepper 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1/4 cup butter Half-and-half cream, optional In a large bowl, stir shortening and water until shortening is melted. Gradually stir in flour and salt until a very soft dough is formed; cover and refrigerate for 1-1/2 hours. Quarter and thinly slice potatoes and rutabagas; place in a large bowl with onions, beef, pork and seasonings. Divide dough into 12 equal portions. On a floured surface, roll out one portion at a time into a 10-in. circle. Mound about 2 cups filling on half of each circle; dot with 1 teaspoon butter. Moisten edges with water; fold dough over filling and press edges with a fork to seal. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Cut several sli...

1 c. fresh squeezed orange juice 1 cup milk 3/4 cup water 2 T sugar 1/4 - cup powdered sugar 1 - teaspoon vanilla extract 10 - 12 ice cubes Combine all ingredients except ice cubes in blender. Blend for about 1-2 minutes, adding ice cubes one at a time.  The powdered sugar makes a large amount of froth so be sure you have room in your blender.  This is a good and sweet treat.  Enjoy. 

Ingredients 10oz. bag   frozen sliced strawberries in syrup 3oz.   frozen limeade concentrate , (half of a 6oz. can) 6oz.   rum , (I recommend Captain Morgan's Spiced Rum) 1/3 cup   powdered sugar approximately 3 cups   ice cubes Instructions Add the frozen strawberries, spiced rum, frozen limeade concentrate and powdered sugar to your blender. Cover and blend until the mixture is smooth. While your blender is running, add the ice cubes one at a time through the opening in the lid until your strawberry daiquiri is slushy Serve your frozen strawberry daiquiris in Margarita glasses. If desired garnish with a strawberry or lime wedge.