Gina's Best Collard Greens

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• recipe Gina's Best Collard Greens
  Jenifer Capitol Heights, MD 10-24-2009

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  Wonderfully simple and easy

  Rated: 4 stars out of 5

  This recipe works except for the one whole cup of sugar, a bit much for my liking and taste but I reduced it to the amount... that I normally use and it was fine. I, too, grew up in the South on collard greens and my mother and grandmother always seasoned their greens with a "little" sugar so that wasn't new for me. Like others who have commented, I enjoy the Neely's cooking show not just because they're black but more because it's good to see a positive on camera image of the marriage relationship in a different venue. I do however, get annoyed with so much of the "affection antics", all of the "Mama" and "Sweetie" references (like every other word). Seems a little forced and not real to me, to the point of being distracting. It's like they feel like we need to know that cooking in the kitchen together is not the only thing they're good at. TMI !! I don't think it's so much like that off camera...but the recipes are great so I guess I'll keep tuning in.Read more

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  Walker Mentone, CA 09-17-2009

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  THE Best Greens I ever made

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  I made these Greens today they are soooo good. I did cut the sugar to 1/2 Cup and added lots more red pepper flakes, but now... I know the secret, Very slow cooking of the Ham Hocks before you put in the greens, Thank you Gina.Read more

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  H Charlotte, NC 07-10-2009

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  I was really surprised as I love this show!

  Rated: 1 stars out of 5

  I made this recipe to the letter including boiling the ham hocks etc. However it was so sweet. It was disgustingly sweet. ... I thought it was my taste buds so I had my hubby and daughter each taste it and they gagged at how sweet it was. I really wish I read the reviews before I cooked this and ruined a huge pot of collards greens and ham hocks. :(Read more

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  Vernee Upper Marlboro, MD 07-09-2009

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  " The Best" Collard Recipe!!!

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  Since this is to review the recipe and NOT post personal opinions about the show, let me say that these collard greens are... THE BEST. As any cook, I made some modifications for personal preference, but Ginaaaaaa!!!! This recipe is one that I have to keep for years to come!!! Thanks for sharing family recipes with us.Read more

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  A P Lewisville, TX 06-03-2009

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  Simple, Good, But Could Be Better.

  Rated: 3 stars out of 5

  I love Gina and Pat. However, this is the first of their recipes that hasn't been spot-on. Gina is right in keeping the... recipe simple...that's the secret to good collards. However, no self-respecting southern cook would use that much sugar. A good meal is like an orchestra, every element adds to the overall experience.. Collards bring a bit of bitterness to play against the creaminess of potato salad or the richness of meats like ham or fried chicken. Greens should not be syrupy sweet, but iti is a common mistake by cooks. If you are willing to play with Gina's recipe, add onion and garlic to the ham hock as it finishes cooking. Then as the greens cook down, add a few shakes of pepper sauce (you've seen it on the condiment aisle, little banana-like peppers in a liquid)...this'll give you the acidity of the vinegar and the heat of the peppers. It adds a nice little something-something. Read more

• recipe Gina's Best Collard Greens
  Penny Nashville, NC 05-24-2009

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  These were really good!

  Rated: 4 stars out of 5

  For those of you who can't cook anything but frozen dinners in the microwave. Don't try and make these unless you're willing... to follow the recipe exactly! Do not use turkey wings,use the ham hocks! If you want, cut back on the sugar,especially if you're diabetic! I make collard greens all the time and I live in the South. I grew up on collard greens. They are a staple of many southern families dinner tables becuz the poor folks had to make do with what they grew out of their gardens. Times are getting tough again and ya'll need to appreciate what food you do get put on the table. If food prices continue to go up, then more and more people will be growing more gardens. I can see alot of people are spoiled and do not appreciate anything they have to eat. Everyone it seems thinks are entitled to having the best. If things get so high priced then most people will finally realize that having something to eat is better than having nothing at all. Read more