Collard Greens – Traditional and Creative Recipes

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Collard Greens have been a staple in southern kitchens for many years, but are now being enjoyed all over the world. Here you will find the traditional methods and recipes, as well as inventive ways to cook and enjoy this old favorite. 

Like many Southerners I grew up with collards being a staple on our table during the fall and winter. In the spring and summer we had a variety of vegetables, but when cooler weather moved in one of the few green vegetables available were collards.

Our mamas and grandmamas lovingly trimmed away the tough stems and washed and chopped those greens. They were traditionally cooked long, and simmered with ham hocks, salt, and a little sugar.

Carrying on the tradition here I’m coaching Sara on getting those tough steams cut out.

We still love them this way, and, in fact had them just weeks ago at Thanksgiving prepared by my mother-in-law. She is also the originator of our Cornbread Dressing, which many of you already know and love.

Here you will find tips and tricks for cooking collards the old way, along with some newer methods that will speed up the process. But, as this healthy green leaf has made its way into the hearts of chefs and home cooks outside the south, there are many new and creative ways to prepare and serve them.

We’ve got those for you too. Come along and choose the one you want to try first.

Instant Pot Blackeyed Pea & Collard Green Soup

by A Fork’s Table

Southern Collard Greens

by Grandbaby Cakes

Cheesy Collard Greens Dip

from Biscuits & Burlap

Easy Butternut Squash Soup with Pan Fried Collards

by Glue and Glitter

Instant Pot Collard Greens

by Melanie Cooks

Red Peppers and Feta Collard Green Omelet

by On Ty’s Plate

Callaloo

by Pandemonium Noshery

Baked Stuffed Collards (with Chorizo)

by Camp Brighton

Italian Sausage Soup with Veggies and Pasta

by Biscuits & Burlap

Braised Collard Greens with Turkey Bacon

by Jersey Girl Cooks

Smoky Sweet Vegan Collard Greens

by Cadry’s Kitchen

Easy Honey Cider Collard Greens

by Marisa Moore Nutrition

We’re sure y’all will find some recipes here that you want to try. When you do we’d love it if you take a photo and tag us and the recipe creator on Instagram and Facebook. 

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Lots of details on our favorite cuisine are in this interesting article, Southern Food: Then & Now.