34 Cabbage Recipes That Go Far Beyond Coleslaw Make the most of a head of cabbage with these fresh, fermented, charred, textured dishes for salads, wraps, rolls, sides, and more. By Jodie Kautzmann Jodie Kautzmann Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with more than 15 years of experience in content creation, recipe development, and pastry production. She's obsessed with the fine details and ingredients that take dishes from tasty to outright otherworldly. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on March 11, 2026 Add Us On SAVE ALL RECIPES NEW! Save as a collection on MyRecipes Close Credit: Food & Wine / Photo by Jake Sternquist / Food Styling by Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling by Lexi Juhl There are so many ways to prepare and enjoy cabbage, and we've rounded up our best recipes to celebrate this crunchy cruciferous vegetable's diversity. The classic American cabbage dish is coleslaw, a refreshing summer side or crisp sandwich topping. Fermented cabbage brings quintessential tang in the form of sauerkraut or zesty kimchi, which can be eaten on its own or turned into a range of other dishes. We also love cabbage cut into wedges and charred, caramelized with onions and folded into noodles, or braised in fruity apple cider. Explore this vibrant collection of recipes to make with a head of cabbage here. Keep all of your recipes at your fingertips. With the MyRecipes app you can easily save and organize your favorites from anywhere, including Instagram and TikTok, in one convenient place. Get the free app. 01 of 34 Charred Cabbage Salad with Pecan Dukkah and Chile-Lime Butter Antonis Achilleos / Food Styling by Ruth Blackburn / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Chef Nick Cobarruvias chars leaves of Savoy cabbage on the grill, then tosses them in a flavorful compound butter containing chiles, garlic, and lime zest. To finish, he makes a dukkah of pecans as well as sesame, whole coriander, and cumin seeds to sprinkle on top. Get the Recipe Save 02 of 34 One-Pot Creamy Cabbage Pasta Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Josh Hoggle Bucatini simmers next to ribbons of caramelized cabbage in a garlicky white wine sauce, soaking up all that flavor as it cooks until al dente. The dish is finished with a splash of cream, Parmesan cheese, and plenty of butter for a cozy one-pot dinner. Get the Recipe Save 03 of 34 Korean Cabbage Pancakes Food & Wine / Photo by Jake Sternquist / Food Styling by Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling by Lexi Juhl Studded with shredded cabbage and served with kimchi, this golden, savory pancake is cut into wedges for an easy 20-minute appetizer. Get the Recipe Save 04 of 34 Buttery Irish Cabbage Christopher Testani / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Sweet, slightly al dente, and infinitely buttery, this easy recipe from The Global Pantry Cookbook by Ann Taylor Pittman and Scott Mowbray is sure to delight cabbage lovers and skeptics alike. Serve it alongside pot roast or stew. Get the Recipe Save 05 of 34 Apple Cider–Braised Cabbage Food & Wine / Photo by Jake Sternquist / Food Styling by Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling by Lexi Juhl Tom Colicchio's fruity, tangy braised cabbage is offset by smoky bacon and onions for a sweet-savory side that pairs well with roasted meats or poultry. It requires only about half an hour of hands-on time. Get the Recipe Save 06 of 34 Gingery Creamed Kale and Cabbage Greg DuPree / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Christina Daley For Marcus Samuelsson's riff on classic creamed greens, lacinato kale and buttery cabbage simmer in coconut milk brightened with freshly grated ginger and golden turmeric. Get the Recipe Save 07 of 34 Caramelized Cabbage with Caraway-Chili Crisp Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Thom Driver Marinated and seared cabbage steaks are paired with creamy labneh and smoky homemade chili crisp for a stunning vegetarian side or main with plenty of flavors and textures. Get the Recipe Save 08 of 34 Charred Cabbage with Coconut, Garlic, and Chili Crisp Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen To make this savory-sweet dish, James Beard Award–winning chef Justin Pichetrungsi steams green cabbage wedges, brushes them with a mix of garlic oil and coconut milk, then chars them in a skillet. He tops them with a smear of tangy garlic chutney and a drizzle of chili crisp. Get the Recipe Save 09 of 34 Cabbage and White Bean Soup with Crispy Prosciutto Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Prissy Montiel Sweet, ruffly Savoy cabbage simmers with fire-roasted tomatoes, carrots, onions, and cannellini beans in a harissa-tinged broth until tender for a hearty soup that's on the table in less than an hour. Crispy prosciutto and grated Parmesan cheese top each bowl. Get the Recipe Save 10 of 34 Feta and Cabbage Pierogi Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Christina Daley Caramelized cabbage, crispy bacon, and salty feta fill these irresistible pierogi from Poland’s Tatra Mountains. Boil and toss in butter or fry them up, then top with parsley plus additional feta and bacon. Get the Recipe Save 11 of 34 Coconut-Lime Chicken and Cabbage Salad Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Christine Keely Crunchy green cabbage and carrots, fresh herbs, toasted coconut, salty roasted peanuts, and juicy grilled chicken marinated in coconut milk and lime juice make for a vibrant salad with layers of texture and flavor. Get the Recipe Save 12 of 34 Charred Cabbage with Ssamjang Butter Food & Wine / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Jillian Knox Cabbage is a great fit for high-heat cooking, which brings out its natural sweetness. Andrew Zimmerman brushes charred wedges of Savoy cabbage with a spicy, tart, luxurious sauce of ssamjang (a fermented soy and chile condiment) and butter. Get the Recipe Save 13 of 34 Coconut-Cabbage Soup with Lemongrass Food & Wine / Photo by Brie Goldman / Food Styling by Annie Probst / Prop Styling by Alexandria Juhl Chef Suvir Saran and author Stephanie Lyness pack a head of napa cabbage into this Southeast Asian–inspired recipe, which plays with flavors like ginger, lemongrass, lime, and coconut. The soup owes its heft to cubed sweet potatoes and tangles of rice noodles. Get the Recipe Save 14 of 34 Braised Chicken Thighs with Sauerkraut Food & Wine / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Josh Hoggle Sauerkraut's bright, fermented tang is the backbone of this easy one-pot braise. Onion, carrot, and apple are first cooked in rendered bacon fat, then sauerkraut is added to the skillet along with the browned chicken thighs and bacon to simmer until tender. Get the Recipe Save 15 of 34 Sautéed Cabbage with Herbs Food & Wine / Photo by Brie Goldman / Food Styling by Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling by Gabriel Greco Cabbage is a versatile ingredient, but it can also shine when treated simply. For an autumnal vegetable side, all you need to do is shred it finely and wilt it in butter until it's luxuriously tender; fresh parsley, chives, and thyme help keep the flavor fresh. Get the Recipe Save 16 of 34 Niños Envueltos Dominicanos (Dominican Stuffed Cabbage Rolls) Ellen Mary Cronin Cabbage rolls exist in countless delicious forms. In this recipe shared by writer Stephanie Gravalese, borrowed from her Dominican grandmother, the blanched leaves are stuffed with a filling of beef, pork, lamb, and rice, then simmered in tomato sauce. Get the Recipe Save 17 of 34 Mul Kimchi (White Kimchi) Greg DuPree / Prop Stylist Christina Daley / Food Stylist Chelsea Zimmer Chef David Chang’s refreshing, lightly effervescent mul kimchi swaps traditional fermentation for lemon-lime soda, a shortcut from his mother’s kitchen. Sweet, tangy, and crisp, this quick-to-make cabbage is an excellent cooling companion to rich or spicy dishes. Get the Recipe Save 18 of 34 Red Cabbage Salad with Baked Cherries, Apples, and Almond Dukkah Marcus Nilsson This crunchy sweet-tart cabbage comes from Alecia Moore (aka P!nk) and her culinary collaborator, chef Robbie Grantham-Wise. The red cabbage is tossed with both homemade almond dukkah and cherries baked in olive oil, honey, and sherry vinegar. Get the Recipe Save 19 of 34 Buttery Cabbage-and-Sausage Pasta Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Shell Royster This simple pasta dish is bulked up with deliciously caramelized cabbage, cooked in sausage drippings to soak up the meaty juices. Fennel seeds, crushed red pepper, and plenty of garlic amplify the flavor of the Italian sausage; finish with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, a squeeze of lemon, and fresh dill fronds. Get the Recipe Save 20 of 34 Lillian’s Whole Stuffed Cabbage Frederick Hardy II / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Thom Driver Chef Sarah Grueneberg stuffs cabbage leaves with even more cabbage — shredded, sautéed with herbs, then mixed with eggs, saltines, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. After boiling, the vegetarian entrée is roasted in butter until crispy. Get the Recipe Save 21 of 34 Classic Coleslaw Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Torie Cox & John Somerall / Prop Styling by Audrey Davis "When you visualize a table loaded with barbecue, I bet there is a heaping bowl of slaw," says barbecue expert Matt Horn. His recipe dishes up a slaw with a tart-sweet dressing that's designed to cut through the rich, fatty intensity of barbecued meat as a side or even sandwich topping. Get the Recipe Save 22 of 34 Cabbage and Speck Panade Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Lydia Pursell For this smoky stuffing, chefs Clare De Boer and Jess Shadbolt toss shredded Savoy cabbage with crisped speck and day-old country bread. Cubes of butter and a drizzle of olive oil ensure a gorgeously browned crust on top. Get the Recipe Save 23 of 34 Braised Red Cabbage with Apples and Bacon Greg DuPree / Food Styling by Torie Cox / Prop Styling by Prissy Lee Rotkohl — red cabbage braised with apples and onions — is a classic Bavarian side for goose, duck, or pork. This version gets its full flavor from rendered speck, orange zest, and spices like caraway and juniper. Get the Recipe Save 24 of 34 Napa Cabbage Pockets with Tofu Charissa Fay / Food Styling by Nora Singley / Prop Styling by Maeve Sheridan Chef Zoey Xinyi Gong’s savory stuffed cabbage pockets are filled with crumbled tofu, shiitake mushrooms, Chinese chives, and crisp mung beans. The parcels resemble hong bao, the red envelopes of money families exchange for love and good fortune as a Lunar New Year tradition. Get the Recipe Save 25 of 34 Pan-Seared Skirt Steaks with Carrot Puree and Braised Cabbage Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Lydia Pursell At Jungle BaoBao in San Juan, Puerto Rico, 2019 F&W Best New Chef Paxx Caraballo Moll beautifully composes velvety carrot puree, tender pan-seared steaks, and braised cabbage, topping the dish with a fresh, punchy cilantro gremolata. Get the Recipe Save 26 of 34 Vigorón (Nicaraguan Cabbage and Yuca with Chicharrones) Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Rishon Hanners / Prop Styling by Audrey Davis This refreshing Nicaraguan snack is all about the interplay of textures. Mildly sweet, tender yuca is crowned with crisp cabbage slaw, diced cherry tomatoes, and crunchy, salty chicharrones. Get the Recipe Save 27 of 34 Charred Cabbage Wedges with Anchovies and Parmesan Greg DuPree / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Christina Daley Top Chef winner Danny Garcia turns broiled Savoy cabbage into a Caesar-ish wedge salad, nestling anchovies and shavings of Parmesan cheese between the leafy layers. The lemony mustard vinaigrette is delightfully tangy. Get the Recipe Save 28 of 34 Corned Beef and Cabbage Fred Hardy / Food Styling by Ali Ramee / Prop Styling by Christina Brockman Corned beef demands a long, slow simmer, but making it is largely a hands-off affair. Here, we keep tradition by pairing the salty meat with sweet cabbage plus potatoes, carrots, and turnips for a one-pot meal that requires only half an hour of active work time — perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any other chilly day. Get the Recipe Save 29 of 34 Quick Red Cabbage Slaw Jen Causey This almost effortless slaw scores big in the flavor department with matchstick carrots, Fresno chile, lemon juice, and mustard seeds. The side dish or topping takes just 10 minutes of prep work and an hour of hands-off marinating. Get the Recipe Save 30 of 34 Potato and Smoked Fish Cabbage Rolls Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Christine Keely To make these Nordic rolls, tuck a buttery, dill-scented mix of potatoes and smoked whitefish into boiled cabbage leaves, then brown and simmer in a skillet until tender. Serve with sour cream and pickled red onions for the perfect bite. Get the Recipe Save 31 of 34 Red Cabbage Salad with Fennel, Orange, and Pepitas Paul Costello Chef Sera Pelle's rainbow-colored salad is a sight for sore winter eyes. Though she makes hers with umeboshi vinegar, the salty vinegar leftover from pickling Japanese plums, we use fresh lemon juice instead because it's easier to source. Get the Recipe Save 32 of 34 Avocado and Cabbage Slaw Marcus Nilsson Made with lime juice, ginger, sriracha, chaat masala, and lots of fresh cilantro and mint, chef and cookbook author Suvir Saran's sensational slaw is anything but boring. Creamy avocado counters the spicy, tangy notes for a perfectly balanced salad with enough colors and textures to be a compelling component of any menu. Get the Recipe Save 33 of 34 Meat-Stuffed Cabbage Cakes Kate Mathis "My trick for making individual cabbage cakes: Use a coffee cup to mold the stuffing in the cabbage leaves. Different meats are good: I add bacon to the veal and sausage," says chef Hubert Keller. Get the Recipe Save 34 of 34 Red Cabbage Stir-Fry with Coconut Jonny Valiant This simple dish from chef and cookbook author Asha Gomez starts by stir-frying red cabbage with warm spices until tender, then stirring in a paste of garlic, chile, and coconut to coat. Get the Recipe Save Explore more: Ingredients Vegetables Greens Cabbage Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit