>>>I haven’t really cooked greens before<<<
Oh boy have you been missing a treat...
Maybe turnip greens, mustard greens, or kale. I like mine cooked with some ham pieces or salt pork - If I don’t have either, bacon will do (smoked). Just a bit of salt and pepper is all you need. I then top it off on my plate with a bit of either malt vinegar or cider vinegar.
Have some good pinto beans on the side, some fried potatoes and a nice pork steak - I am in heaven!!!
Yeah, I grew up having the same kind of spinach we had sliced hardboiled eggs on ours - good but not the best! IMO
cornbread and butter. don't forget that cornbread and butter with your greens and sides.