Rich in flavor, texture, and nutrition, collard greens are essential to traditional southern cooking, lending flavorful heft to stew, minestrone, and stuffing. Enjoy steamed, braised, or stir-fried. The mild cabbage-like flavor of the tender leaves improves with a light frost. Plant in spring and again in late summer for a fall to winter harvest. Traditionally paired with ham hocks or other pork dishes.