40 Ways to Cook Cabbage

Butter-Roasted Cabbage with Citrus, Hazelnuts and Mustard

Butter-roasted cabbage: a humble vegetable made luxe and elegant.

By Courtney HillNovember 19, 2021

Cabbage, Apples and Kielbasa

Cabbage, apples and sausage: a classic combination of meaty and sweet

By Laura RussellNovember 11, 2022

Charred Roasted Cabbage with Skordalia

This recipe is our re-creation of a small plate we enjoyed at Shaffa Bar in Tel Aviv. Cabbage wedges were roasted until deeply charred on the exterior and fork-tender inside, then paired with skordalia. The thick, creamy Greek dip is a puree of nuts,

By Hisham Ali HassanMay 22, 2025

Farfalle with Cabbage, Walnuts and Parmesan

This silky, buttery cabbage pasta, inspired by Italian pizzoccheri, is a master class in umami-rich vegetarian cooking.

By Courtney HillNovember 9, 2022

Cannellini Beans and Cabbage with Pancetta and Parmesan

A creamy mess of white beans, crisp pancetta, cabbage, savory Parm—the ingredients list alone told us this would be a winning combination.

By Rose HattabaughAugust 28, 2020

Paprika-Pork Stuffed Cabbage

We found the world’s best pork-stuffed cabbage rolls in a small restaurant in Croatia.

By Diane UngerDecember 18, 2019

Egg Noodles with Bacon, Cabbage and Onion

This silky tangle of egg noodles with bacon gets its lusciousness from cooking the dried noodles with all the other ingredients, in one skillet.

By Courtney HillApril 25, 2022

Braised Red Cabbage with Apples

Our take on classic German Rotkohl (also called Blaukraut or Rotkraut) gets a little sweetness and fruitiness from apple cider along with grated fresh apples, and tanginess from cider vinegar. We prefer to use Granny Smith apples here, not only for th

By Courtney HillApril 7, 2020

Curried Potatoes, Tomatoes and Cabbage

Sautéed onion, cabbage and tomatoes, along with earthy spices, create a flavor-packed base for potato chunks that steam with the vegetables’ natural moisture. We stir in a second wave of fresh tomatoes at the end to add brightness and acidity. Serve a

By Julia RackowOctober 13, 2020

Cabbage Slaw with Habanero and Allspice

This piquant slaw was inspired by pikliz, the fiery Haitian pickled relish that accompanies meats and fried foods to balance the richness. We toss thinly sliced cabbage with salt and let it stand for about 30 minutes to soften and draw out the water.

By Dimitri DemopolousOctober 17, 2023

Grilled Cabbage with Chili Garlic Butter

Tender, charred wedges of cabbage are finished with spicy garlic butter.

Thai-Inspired Chicken and Cabbage Salad

This chicken salad draws inspiration from Thai flavors: fish sauce, coconut, lime and fresh chili. You can poach your own chicken to add to the salad, or purchase an average size rotisserie chicken to obtain the 3 cups shredded meat needed for the rec

By Milk StreetMay 22, 2025

Pork, Sweet Pepper and Cabbage Stew

This simple, hearty stew was inspired by a Peloponnese recipe from Diane Kochilas, an expert on Greek cooking and cuisine. We borrowed her technique of grating the onion so that it breaks down completely, adds silky texture and quickly relinquishes al

By Courtney HillOctober 13, 2020

Roasted Cabbage with Cilantro and Sesame

Inspired by a wood fire-roasted cabbage dish at Firedoor in Sydney, this dish turns a simple green cabbage into tender, lightly charred side with tons of flavor. Our dish adapts the idea to a standard oven, cutting the cabbage into quarters and roasti

By Courtney HillApril 8, 2019

Miso-Shiitake Soup with Napa Cabbage

Shiitake mushrooms and white miso brought savory depth to the broth, while wakame seaweed added a sweet and briny note. Most dashi broths, the basis for miso soups, include bonito flakes—shaved, smoked tuna. But we found it unnecessary, and cutting th

By Laura RussellApril 10, 2017

Cabbage and Chicken Salad with Gochujang and Sesame

Core ingredients in the Korean kitchen inject loads of flavor into simple cabbage and chicken salad.

By Rose HattabaughNovember 14, 2022

Hot and Sour Stir-Fried Cabbage

Hot and sour cabbage is a classic stir-fry that’s ready in minutes. Napa cabbage is cooked hot and fast with aromatics until tender-crisp and lightly charred. Sauced with a mixture of soy, vinegar and just a touch of sugar, the flavors are spicy, salt

By Courtney HillApril 26, 2022

Egg Noodles with Beef, Cabbage and Caraway

The Hungarian dish called káposztás tészta inspired this recipe. We added beef to what usually is a simple mix of cabbage and onions to create a hearty, satisfying meal in a bowl. For fresh color and flavor, we recommend finishing the noodles with at

By Julie RackowOctober 13, 2020

Braised Red Cabbage with Apples and Juniper

Our take on German rotkohl (also called blaukraut or rotkraut) gets a little sweetness and fruitiness from apple cider along with grated fresh apples, and tanginess from cider vinegar. We liked the apples added in two additions—half about midway throu

By Courtney HillOctober 8, 2018

Chicken and Rice Soup with Napa Cabbage

For this meal in a bowl, store-bought chicken broth gets a big flavor boost and a good dose of umami from either Chinese black bean-garlic sauce or spicy chili-bean sauce (called toban djan); look for jars of these ingredients in the international ais

By Julia RackowApril 29, 2020

Spicy Stir-Fried Cabbage, Onion and Peas

Mild and subtly sweet cabbage is a blank canvas that’s great at taking on other flavors and can be either crisp or velvety, depending on how it is treated. In this stir-fry, green cabbage is complemented by an array of spices and aromatics. If you’re

Japanese Fried Noodles with Bacon and Cabbage

Salty-sweet, umami-packed Japanese stir-fried noodles called yakisoba are a wildly popular type of casual comfort food. The mix of well-seasoned noodles and vegetables (and sometimes protein) might even be tucked into a hot dog bun—yes, a bun—to make

By Courtney HillApril 25, 2023

Tibetan Curried Noodles with Beef and Cabbage

Curry flavors and hefty noodles stand up to beef and cabbage in this deeply satisfying weeknight meal.

Mashed Potatoes with Cabbage, Caraway and Dill

By Diane UngerApril 7, 2020

Ginger-Scallion Skillet Shrimp with Napa Cabbage

This light, flavor-packed dish is wondrously simple to prepare. In less than 15 minutes, large briny-sweet shrimp—coated in bold seasonings including ginger, soy, mirin, sesame oil and lime—are steamed to perfection. Fragrant scallion greens and tende

By Dimitri DemopolousOctober 4, 2022

Red Cabbage and Parsley Salad with Toasted Walnuts

This colorful chopped salad, full of contrasting flavors and textures, comes together quickly thanks to the food processor. If you prefer, the cabbage and parsley can be chopped with a chef’s knife. Either way, the nuts or seeds are best chopped by ha

By Julia RackowOctober 13, 2020

Cabbage and Roasted Pepper Slaw with Pickled Raisins

Crisp, mild cabbage pairs well with bolder, more attention-grabbing ingredients. Here, thinly sliced cabbage is tossed with sweet, silky roasted red peppers, toasted nuts and raisins quick-pickled in vinegar that dot the slaw with sweet-sour flavor. T

By Rose HattabaughSeptember 21, 2021

Egg Noodles with Cabbage, Bacon and Sour Cream

These luscious egg noodles—with caramelized cabbage and onions cooked in bacon fat, topped with a tangy sour cream sauce—are our meatier take on Polish haluski.

By Courtney HillNovember 9, 2022

Curried Brown Rice with Charred Cabbage and Tomatoes

A type of Indian vegetable stir-fry called thoran inspired this simple mix of grain and vegetables. We especially like nutty, nubby, firm-textured farro, but brown rice is great as well. Whichever you use, you’ll need 4 cups cooked grain, and be sure

By Laura RussellNovember 10, 2022

Whole-Wheat Fettuccine with Leeks, Cabbage and Gruyère

Pizzoccheri, a northern Italian buckwheat pasta dish with cabbage, potatoes and cheese, inspired this wintry, stick-to-your-ribs meal. Whole-wheat pasta has a nuttiness similar to buckwheat pasta, and it’s the perfect backdrop for the subtle sweetness

By Julia RackowOctober 13, 2020

Stir-Fried Udon with Bacon and Cabbage

Thick, chewy Japanese udon noodles are great stir-fried. In this recipe, we combine them with smoky bacon and crisp-tender green cabbage. Use low-sodium soy sauce, as regular soy sauce may result in an overseasoned dish. Sliced scallions, though an op

Chicken Salad with Red Cabbage and Miso

A store-bought rotisserie chicken makes quick work of this simple chicken salad.

By Julia RackowOctober 13, 2020

Greek Cabbage Salad with Carrots and Olives (Politiki Salata)

Cabbage-based politiki salata may be a dish for fall and winter in Greece, but the bright flavors and crisp textures are great any time of the year. We were introduced to it at the Avissinia Café in Athens and find it is an excellent accompaniment to

By Julia RackowJune 4, 2018

Romanian-Style Cabbage and Potato Soup with Bacon and Paprika

A category of Romanian soup, ciorbă is characterized by a pleasant sourness that comes from vinegar, pickle brine or the juice of sour fruits. There are many types of ciorbă; here we took inspiration from ciorbă de varză acră, which derives its sourne

By Calvin CoxNovember 11, 2022

Red-on-Red Slaw with Horseradish and Dill

Crunchy red cabbage and tender beets join forces in this vibrant, Nordic-inspired slaw. Refrigerated cooked beets, found in the supermarket’s produce section, make this a breeze to prepare. For ease, we also use refrigerated prepared horseradish inste

By Courtney HillFebruary 24, 2025

Red and White Slaw

This simple, colorful slaw is great served with ropa vieja or on baleadas. The flavors and textures are best the day the slaw is made.

By Diane UngerDecember 10, 2018

Thai-Style Coleslaw with Mint and Cilantro

Coconut milk and Thai-style flavors make a better, fresher slaw.

By Matthew CardOctober 4, 2016

Spicy Haitian Slaw (Pikliz)

Serve this crunchy, spicy slaw alongside braised meats or fried foods, as a filling for tacos or atop a bowl of black beans. For a spicier version, leave some or all of the seeds in the chili. Shred the carrot using the large holes of a box grater. Le

By Milk StreetJanuary 17, 2025

Haitian Scotch Bonnet Slaw (Pikliz)

Serve this crunchy, spicy Haitian slaw alongside braised meats or fried foods, as a filling for tacos or atop a bowl of black beans. For a spicier version, leave some or all of the seeds in the chilies. Shred the carrot using the large holes of a box

By Sandra Rose GluckMay 23, 2018

Thai-Style Vegetable Stir-Fry with Garlic and Black Pepper

We used components of an aromatic, flavor-packed Thai paste, typically used to season meat, to create a genuinely mouthwatering veggie bowl.

By Courtney HillJanuary 25, 2022