Side: Creamed Collard Greens

i was born and raised in the South where the food is in abundance, time is on your side, and traditions are always passed down. My mother and her sisters always kept our family traditions going strong - even today we still have a large family gathering for Christmas filled with yummy homemade food such as: Tamale's, beans, Nachos, every baked good you can think of, and when the New Year rolls around you will find us eating Black-Eyed Peas for a Lucky New Year. i can count on a phone call every New Year Day making sure i am fixing Peas, "at least a cup will do".

This year i wanted to have Black-Eyed Peas, and another (less known Lucky Food) Collard Greens. Collard Greens are high in antioxidants - protecting from Cancer, High Cholesterol, and a Natural Detox for you body. i can't think of a more yummy way to stay healthy than to have a nice side of these Cruciferous beauties.

The recipe that i chose to share is "Creamed Collard Greens" - Hope You Enjoy!

Step 1: You'll need the following: 2 Tbs Butter, 1 Med Onion finely Chopped, 2 Cloves Garlic Finely Sliced, 1 Cup Cream, Sea Salt & Nutmeg (don't mind my pineapple it's just chillin)

Step 2: Wash the Greens well with water Removing the Center Salk. Once prepared stack them in flat piles, Roll them like Cigar's and Finely Cut.

Step 3: Melt Butter in Cast Iron Skillet over Med. High Heat, once frothed add chopped Onion & Garlic and cook till lightly Caramelized

Step 4: Once Caramelized, add Greens till lightly wilted

Step 5: Reduce heat to Med Low and mix well

Step 6: Add Cream to mixture & Saute till Cream is reduced down considerably

Step 7: Transfer to Plate and serve Hot! Enjoy...

*All ingredients used were Certified Organic

Photos by: David Y.