If you’ve ever been in the land of cotton (where old times are not forgotten), don’t look away. Look for a mom and pop restaurant and order up a mess of greasy greens and grits. While “greasy greens” ...

Thoroughly wash collards, trim off tough stalks and ribs, and slice or tear leaves into small pieces. Reserve leaves. In a heavy saucepan, fry bacon until crisp. Remove with slotted spoon, drain, ...