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Garlic and Dill New Potatoes
Ingredients: 1 lb new potatoes, washed/unpeeled 2 tbsp. butter 1 tsp. fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
2 tsp. minced garlic 1⁄2 tsp. seasoning salt
Directions:
Slice potatoes thin, about 3/8 inch thick. Place a thin layer of sliced potatoes in a 12 x 7 1/2 x 2 inch baking dish. Melt butter, then mix in garlic and dill. Top potatoes with mixture and cover with aluminum foil. Bake at 425 degrees for 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. After 15 minutes, stir potatoes to enhance flavor. Serve and enjoy!
Co-opcurrents For Dixie Electric Cooperative Member-Owners January 2026
2026 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY Dixie will be awarding 12 $5,000 scholarships in 2026. Our scholarship program is available to any graduating high school senior who is the dependent of a cooperative member. The scholarship funds can be used at a four-year or two-year college or university, as well as any technical or trade school. To apply, please visit the scholarship page on our website at www.dixie. coop/scholarshipprogram and download our free application. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our communications manager at 334-387-1534. The deadline to apply is February 20, 2026.