Our Best Cabbage Recipes & Ideas

Cabbage is the unsung kitchen hero. Some people wait until St. Patrick’s Day rolls around to make it, but cabbage is delicious any time of the year! And it’s one of the most versatile vegetables in your arsenal. Let’s start with a quick refresher: When it comes to buying a head of cabbage, you’ve got some choices.

It’s so tangy.

They're ready in 30 minutes or less.

The tangy crunch that goes with everything.

If you’ve yet to join the growing cabbage fan club, this collection of recipes will convince you. When seared and roasted, red cabbage becomes meltingly tender and caramelized. But when left raw and thinly sliced, it adds crunch and vibrant color to everything it touches. From warm, veggie-packed salads to tangy taco slaws, here are 23 ways red cabbage will upgrade dinner tonight.

When life gives you cabbage...

Bonus: You also get a super-savory broth.

It’s all about the compound butter.

No noodles needed.

It’s the absolute best.

It’s a keeper.

It takes less than 20 minutes to make.

It makes me actually excited to eat salad.

If you’re skeptical about cabbage, this is the recipe that will turn you into a believer. And if, like me, you already adore cabbage (and are always looking for cabbage recipe ideas), this simple side will deepen your love. Simply put, Southern-style fried cabbage will forever change the way you think about this basic cruciferous vegetable.

Over the years, I’ve cooked corned beef and cabbage every which way. I’ve pulled out my slow cooker for an all-day simmer when I couldn’t be in the kitchen, and I’ve used the Instant Pot when I didn’t have much time on the clock. But my favorite method that I come back to again and again is stovetop corned beef and cabbage.

If you’re new to cooking with cabbage (or steadfast skeptic), I encourage you to give this kielbasa and cabbage one-skillet dinner a try. Watch the crunchy crucifer turn tender, golden, and buttery alongside smoky sliced sausage and a sprinkle of caraway seeds, and you’ll be hooked. And since apples and mustard are classic accompaniments to both kielbasa and cabbage, finish this 30-minute meal with a splash of sweet and tangy apple cider vinegar and whole-grain mustard.

What can’t cabbage do?

If you're still on the fence about cabbage, this will make you a believer.

It tastes good with everything.

Try this simple (yet flavor-packed!) pasta dinner ASAP.

This flavorful Southern dish celebrates two of winter's staple vegetables: cabbage and potatoes.

Gỏi gà is fresh and tangy and everything I want to eat right now.

If you have someone in your family who is on the fence about cabbage, this could be a fun introduction using flavors they may already be familiar with.

The perfect dish for right now.

It hits the table in under 20 minutes.

Dinner dilemma solved!

No stuffing and rolling required for this easy cabbage soup.

The best part is the bright and crunchy curtido.

Long live the Queen — and long live happy accidents that turn into delicious recipes!

Everyone (even kids) will ask for seconds.

Come for the double kimchi. Stay for the crispy garlic.

A fresh, crunchy slaw, typically served with the classic Salvadoran dish pupusas.

A warming one-skillet dinner made for March.

Okonomiyaki is a perfect clean-out-the-fridge meal and is a hit with my family every time.

Just add rice and you've got perfection.

For the crispiest spring rolls, it's all about the filling.

Tender roasted cabbage topped with bacon, blue cheese, and herb-infused nuts — what's not to love?

Out of all the cozy soups and stews, I always come back to mafe.

Your favorite noodle dish just got a salad remix.

What you throw in is 100% customizable.

With its bright colors, contrasting textures, and delicious flavor, this salad only gets better with time.