Palatka State Farmers' Market
Market Manager: Terry Driggers
Main crop: Atlantic Potatoes
"These are recipes from my wife, Mary Driggers. Potatoes and cabbage are the largest crops
grown in the tri-county area. Our family takes advantage of these wonderful fresh vegetables when they are in season."
--- Terry Driggers
Senior Market Manager
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Potato Salad
5 cups white potatoes, diced
2 tsp. salt
water
2 eggs, boiled, diced
3 Tbsp. sweet pickle relish
2 tsp. prepared mustard
2/3 cup mayonnaise |
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In a sauce pan combine diced potatoes and salt with enough water to cover. Cover and cook until potatoes are tender. Drain. Add other ingredients to the potatoes, mixing well. If desired, garnish with paprika.
The potato salad is best if served warm. Refrigerate if prepared well before your meal. 6-8 servings.
Potato and Onion Bake
Sliced white potatoes
Sliced sweet onion
Margarine (approx. 6 Tbsp.)
Salt & Pepper to taste |
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According to the number of people to be served slice white potatoes and onions in thin slices. Spray a baking dish with a cooking spray. Alternate layers of potatoes, onion, margarine, salt and pepper. Repeat layers. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in 425 degree oven until potatoes are tender.
Steamed Cabbage
Fresh green cabbage
water
2 Tbsp. cooking oil or bacon drippings
Salt & Pepper to taste |
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Cut fresh cabbage into bite size pieces. In a sauce pan place enough water to measure 1/4 inch. Heat water to boiling, add cabbage, oil, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on medium heat until cabbage is
tender (DO NOT OVER COOK).
Serve with your favorite cornbread.
Variation: Add your favorite sausage
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