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Most people today do not consume nearly enough fruits and vegetables. When we do, they are usually overcooked. There is strong evidence that eating more fruits and vegetables, especially in the...
Most of us think of the Dandelion as being an invasive weed, but the Dandelion is actually a vitamin rich herb.. Throughout history the dandelion has been used as a cure all. It’s rich in...
My husband hates most green vegetables with the exception of green beans and broccoli. I realized after listening to him speak of how foods were prepared when he grew up that there were some...
Collard & mustard greens are a part of the cabbage family. Collard greens are popular in the south, and grow very well in hot weather. Collard and mustard greens do not grow a head like...
When you arrive at one of my client homes ...there is always a sense of comfort. You don't know why but one room doesn't stand out more then another. I use Color to help lock- in a total package...
As a child, my family made trips into the woods to gather greens to make garland and wreaths for the holidays. Making your own floral decorations is an affordable way to have naturally fragrant...
I'm so grateful that my holiday cooking is starting out as well as it is, so far. I didn't have a chance to come up with any holiday leftover casseroles or sandwiches because everyone just loved...
Green smoothies are basically leafy greens mixed with fruit and blended into a smoothie. The sheer amounts of nutrients (such as carotenoids) in green smoothies provide a quick, easy, and...
You need a soul food recipe and you need it fast. His mom is on the way, and he's already told you how she doesn't think you're good enough and she knows you can't cook. Or, you need to show her...
So much of my southern heritage revolves around good food. Mostly fried, smoothered or covered. But as my grandmother always said,"too much of a good thing can be bad for you". And she...
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Whether your making a salad for your family dinner or for a large occassion, you'll want a nice crisp salad to serve....
One of my favorite vegetable dishes is collard greens. There are several health benefits to eating collard greens such as getting beta-carotene, vitamin k, vitamin c and antioxidant. Often...
Collard Greens have been around for a long time. They are the oldest known greens in the cabbage family dating back to ancient times. Collards are native to the eastern Mediterranean Region and...
Maybe you have heard stories from your grandparents about what they ate while living during the Great Depression. Many people were out of work, money was tight, and food was scarce. Families...
Cooked collard greens are an old fashioned southern favorite. While some cooks still like to cook greens for hours until they are almost dissolved, this is really not necessary. The traditional...
One green smoothie can contain 5-8 servings of fruits and vegetables and is packed full of vitamins, fiber, and protein. Green smoothies are an excellent choice for breakfast or for any time of...
The proper feeding of your bearded dragon is very important to its health and well-being. As a bonus, if done correctly, you may even have a dragon that eats from your hand.
The Greens Gumbo concoction came about by accident. I like collard greens, turnip greens, and mustard greens, but I rarely cooked them the traditional way. I would use a crock pot. I also like...
No other vegetable can match the ruby intensity of the beet. Lore has it that beets are good for your blood, literally and figuratively. So while they take a little time to cook, they're certainly...
Collard greens is a common southern dish that most everybody love. However, it has a strong odor when cooking that also lingers in the kitchen (and possibly throughout the house) after cooking....
Just a simply delicious way to enjoy fresh collard greens
Everyone knows one of the number one soul food dishes to have is good old southern greens. This is great for any family gathering, holiday event, potluck, or a little something to help warm the soul.
If you grow your own greens and lettuce, you're almost sure to end up with a little sand in your salad. You brush it off, you wash it off, but it still clings to the leaves or stems. The...
When you make a green salad, the most important thing is to dry the leaves completely before tossing. You don't want extra water to dilute your dressing.
The strong greens (kale, collards, mustard greens, turnip greens and beet greens, to name a few) have rather a bad reputation as bitter and slimy. Cooked to somewhat less than the point of death,...
Are you lactose-intolerant, vegan, sensitive to dairy or otherwise avoid milk products? If so, you've likely been asked if you get enough calcium. Good news, you can have a calcium-rich diet...
Lettuces and other salad greens are some of the easiest vegetables to grow. With all the concerns these days over chemicals and fertilizers being used to grow our food supply, not to mention the...
Have you gotten burnt out on eating salad greens? Maybe you should experiment and mix things up a bit. Try new salad greens recipes. There are more ways than one to add interest to a bowl of...
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Eating salad can really help trim up problem tummy areas. However, if you do watch carefully what you put in your salad your meal will be higher in calories and fat then a cheeseburger would be. ...
Few Americans have tried collard greens, that is of course, unless you live in the South. It's usually a time consuming project involving cooking the greens for many hours with a ham hock and/or...
Collard Greens is a very traditional Southern dish. This is how I make it. I’ve also included ways to make this a vegetarian dish, since it usually has bacon in it. Try it as a side with some BBQ!
Well, it's about 12am and I'm just getting started with tomorrow's dinner, hence, the title. It's going to take a few hours in prep not to mention the actual meal. I'm glad we don't have a lot of...
Collard Greens are a staple in the southern family dinner. The greens are usually prepared with ham hock, bacon, pork fat back or some form of fat meat for the taste. Many health conscious...
I, like many, was amazed by what I'd seen on Oprah's show on The Blue Zones with Dr. Oz and Dan Buettner. The Blue Zones are a study of cultures where the people live longer and enjoy more robust...
Collard greens are high in vitamins A, C and Calcium, manganese and folate. However, all too often those much needed nutrients are lost in the cooking process. Here is a simple, delicious recipe...
Looking for some good ol' southern cooking? Collard greens is always a soul food lover's favorite. Sundays are always special at my house. It is where my family gathers for great meals and...
Don't throw those radish greens away. They are perfectly good food. Radish health benefits are many; they are a good source of vitamin C, folate and vitamin K (people with high blood pressure...
This recipe is a healthy, vegetarian alternative to traditional collard green recipes.
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Southern style collard greens are one of the most simple yet tasty vegetables around. When cooked properly, this nutritious, down-home dish serves as the perfect complement to a full soul food...
Collard greens commonly have meat in them, but with the correct seasoning, they can be just as delicious for vegetarians who like soul food.
This article will show you how to cook collard greens
Collard greens, or collards, are a member of the cabbage family. Few vegetables surpass collards in nutritional power. One cup of cooked collard greens contains 83 percent of your daily...
Backyard putting greens provide an excellent way to work on your putting without paying high country club fees and without having to go to the local mini golf course every time you want to...
The best way to prevent your homegrown lettuce and other salad greens from disintegrating into a slimy mess is to harvest what you need right before eating. But if you must harvest more greens...
A compost pile is a great way to recycle all those leftovers that would otherwise be tossed in the trash. Composting helps the environment by making good usable soil and reducing space in...
Green smoothies are a great way to get more vitamin-rich fruits and vegetables into your diet. And a diet high in fruits and vegetables is key to losing weight, increasing energy levels, and...
There is nothing healthier than whole food. But, if you don't particularly like the flavor of green vegetables then it is sometimes difficult to get all of the nutrition that you desire by eating...