🥬 Your Ultimate Guide to Collard Greens Prep is Here!


Prep Collard Greens Like a Chef– All in One Place!

Hey Reader!

I’m excited to announce that the Collard Greens Prep Ultimate Guide is officially live on Cook’s Notebook! Whether you're brand new to cooking collards or just tired of chewing through tough stems and dodging grit, this hub has everything you need to turn this nutritious green into a kitchen staple.

From learning how to clean collard greens properly, to trimming, slicing, storing, and even what to do when you can’t find fresh collards at your local grocery store—I’ve got you covered. This isn’t just a collection of tips—it’s your one-stop shop for making the best collard greens, whether you're cooking them Southern-style, vegan, or somewhere in between.

Here’s what you’ll find inside:

If you've ever stood in your kitchen wondering where to start with that bunch of collard greens, this guide is for you.

👉 Check out the full Collard Greens Prep Hub here:
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Let’s make sure your next pot of greens is the best you’ve ever cooked!

Happy Cooking,
Chef Maika
Just Maika Cooking | Cook’s Notebook


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I am a professionally trained chef, recipe developer, ​culinary educator. My goal is to create, educate and discover tools that ​will bring the joy and passion of global cuisine to food enthusiasts ​and home cooks through exploration, experimentation, and tasting.

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