Love, love, LOVE collards as long as they are not ruined by chopping prior to cooking.
I separate leaves from stems & cook leaves whole which keeps the natural flavor Put in large pot with water. Maybe a slice of bacon- days of fatback are a memory. Cook down, cover & simmer until tender.
Serve with a bottle of apple cider vinegar on the table & good to go!
Like turnip greens? My mom and the rest of my family loved them. I do not know why I don't, since I love turnips and greens with a little bit of pepper sauce and cornbread. There is not much food I do not like. I love all fruit except for mangos. Do not know why I do not like them either. There are a few restaurants here that cook good ole southern food. They are always busy.