Why I Cook Almost Everything in Cast Iron
Get the pan hot first. That is most of the secret. Everything else I know about cast iron, including how...
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Save room for a slice of something homemade. These Southern pies are a sweet finish to your holiday meal.
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From creamy potatoes to homemade dressing, these are the sides that make our holiday table feel like home. I hope you enjoy our family recipes this year!
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Hey Y'all, I'm Tammy
I started Collard Valley Cooks to keep my family's Southern cooking alive for the next generation, the way Mama made it, written down before it got lost.
What began as a few videos has grown into a community of Country Cooks who share the same table manners: family, faith, and a hot meal made from scratch.
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From Tammy's Kitchen
Getting a Head Start on the Holiday Table
I do not cook it all on the day, and neither should you. Here is how I space out the...
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Welcome to the New Collard Valley Cooks
Same kitchen, same recipes - just a whole lot easier to find your way around. Here's where everything lives now.
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Our girls at 4 and 5, back when the kitchen was just ours
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The Heart of Collard Valley
Long before we ever turned on a camera or shared a recipe on YouTube, our kitchen was the heart of our home. This photo of us with our children when they were just 4 and 5 years old takes us right back to those early days of busy mornings, family suppers, and the simple joy of being together.
Back then, just like today, cooking wasn't just about feeding a family. It was about honoring the traditions passed down to us from our mamas and grandmamas. We've always believed that a home-cooked meal, made with love and a little bit of butter, is the best way to say 'I love you.'
Collard Valley Cooks started as a way to preserve those heritage Southern recipes for the next generation. Whether you're a lifelong cook or just starting your journey, we are so honored to have you at our table.
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