Ah, collard greens 🥬—a soul food classic and total comfort food staple.
Here’s why they’re a keeper:
- Flavor: Earthy, slightly bitter, but cooked down with smoked meats or seasonings, they become rich and savory
- Texture: Tender leaves that melt in your mouth when slow-cooked
- Vibe: Southern soul food essential; pairs perfectly with cornbread, fried chicken, or gumbo
- Bonus: Healthy, hearty, and adds a ton of flavor to any plate
In the “delete one forever” game 😈:
- Collard greens? SAFE. They’re iconic, flavorful, and way too important in soul food dishes to erase
- Cabbage steaks? Yep… still the one getting the axe 🥬❌
At this point, cabbage steaks are basically the lone candidate for deletion—everything else is comfort, indulgence, or iconic flavor.
If you want, I can finally compile the ultimate “delete vs save” master list of everything you’ve mentioned so far 😏
Do you want me to do that?
