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Collard greens are probably one of the most underrated vegetables ever. It's borderline criminal, but definitely disrespectful how little love this soul staple gets world wide and here in the States. I am to change this, by pushing boundaries and exploring different culinary uses of the holy greens.

Collard green recipes here represent traditional and non-traditional, riffs on established recipes and totally new original ones, and all meal types from main dishes and sides to even beverages and appetizers. To hell with kale, collards are taking it's rightful place on the greens throne. Choose any one of the greens recipes and jam to the paired song. Southern collard greens, Brazilian Collards, Curried Collards, etc.

Simple, versatile, and tangy is how I'd describe this collard greens slaw recipe. It's one that was made up on the spot, but inspired by two true pioneers. At a time when everyone seems to have an opinion about whether Lebron James has surpassed Michael Jordan, I thought I'd cross you up and talk about the unsung, little known pioneers and greats of Hockey. Most don't know of Willie O'ree who integrated the NHL in the 50s or of Grant Fuhr the greatest goalie in the history of the league who is also the first black player to win the Stanley Cup and enter the Hall of Fame. These were pioneers who inspired me to be comfortable going against the grain whenever. My collard greens purist will probably roll their eyes at the idea of adding feta cheese to greens; In the immortal words of Tupac, "I ain't mad atcha!"

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Do you want to make a delicious fresh collard greens dish but don't know how to get started? Sourcing the freshest and best quality collard greens is one important element in creating your desired meal, but you also need to know how to properly clean it before cooking. Cleaning your collards does not have to …

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Have you ever cooked collard greens? If not, you're missing out! They are easy to cook and they taste great too! If you know what I'm about, then this blog post won't be a surprise to you. I'll tell you how to cook collard greens in different ways so you can experience their delicious flavor …

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When I cook greens I don't even think about adding the greens to the pot until my stock has simmered all day and then sat another day in the fridge. Killer stock makes for extra nice potlikker and will take your collards from ashy to classy. Enjoy the greens, but don't forget to save the potlikker and use for just about everything. I drink a shot first for quality control.

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Checkout this dope collard greens dish that harmonizes flavors and melodies with our Smoky Southern Style Vegan Collard Greens recipe, perfectly paired with Spandau Ballet's iconic song "True." Dive into a world of soulful greens infused with smoky goodness, reminiscent of Southern comfort and heartwarming melodies. This recipe brings together vibrant collard greens, aromatic spices, …

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Wow, mustard greens might be my new favorite leafy green vegetable. I’ve always been a collard greens man, but there’s something about the slightly peppery taste of mustard greens that just hits a little different. In many Southern households, mustard greens with bacon are a staple, especially during New Year's celebrations, symbolizing prosperity and good …

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This vegan collard green salad has it all - looks, texture, and most importantly flavor. This is the perfect specialty salad for your next celebration or family Sunday dinner. The salad blends different fresh vegetables and fruit and the vinaigrette helps bring out and balance the multiple flavors represented. There are lots of different ways …

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Collard greens are a weekly staple in our home. We have our traditional Sunday Dinner recipe that ain't changing. However, I do keep quite a few of what I call weeknight greens recipes. These are meant for us to explore the greatness of the humble but nutritious collard greens but within the context of our busy lives. So these are actually quick hitters. This curried collard greens recipe falls into this category. As its the norm, we explore cultures through food in an effort to become culturally aware as well deepen our empathy for others. Collard greens more than any other vegetable/food is most often the vessel for these explorations. Enjoy

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Celery Root is definitely not the prettiest vegetable at the market, but what it lacks in good looks it more than compensates with inner beauty, dynamite taste and ease of prep/cooking. If you're not familiar with celery root or celeriac as it's known, it's beyond worthy of your consideration. This celery root steak recipe is a great introduction. We enjoy it in our house as one of our many meatless nights. It also presents well enough to be on your holiday menu. Don't worry it's tastes nothing like celery, is easier to handle than it looks, and is low calorie and low carb.

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Sundays mean meal prep for me, which pretty much always means making 2-3 sauces for the week. As I tend to keep things on the simple end during my always busy week, having reliable, delicious and versatile sauce on hand allow me to elevate any basic dish whether its pasta, grilled chicken, or roasted potatoes. This collard green salsa verde qualifies as one of those do it all type sauces. It definitely skews on the healthier side, but in no way skimps on flavor. Besides the taste and versatility I find it's an easy way to get the nutritional benefits provided by collard greens on a daily basis without the labor of cooking up a big ole pot of collards. JUST keep things simple with the recipe and you'll love it as a condiment/meal enhancer.

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A big green salad just in time for Thanksgiving side dish plans. It's a unique salad featuring an unlikely mix of ingredients that work magic together. Collard greens, baby lima beans, smashed cucumbers, and lemongrass-coconut pickled celery make for soul food meets Asian cuisine mash-up. Requires little cooking to free you up to focus on other things. The recipe is powered by a soulful hip hop track "Greeny Green" from Atlanta's finest Goodie Mob featuring Ceelo Green.

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Sweet potatoes and collard greens can make the best leftovers, especially in this delicious and super easy Soba Noodle Bowl recipe. This is a vegan dish with odd combinations of vegetables that surprisingly work in great harmony together. Traditional "soul food" ingredients are paired with Japanese flavors for a satisfying and interesting meal. I recently …

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