cut off turnip bottoms; peel and dice. Pick tender parts of turnip leaves away from stems and tough veins. Wash thoroughly more than once. Put margarine and tasso in a large heavy pot and heat well. Add washed greens, but no extra water. Cook 30 minutes.

halfway throughn cooking the greens, add the diced turnips and cook until tender. Any other greens may be cooked in the same manner. Yields 8 servings.