Our Best Cabbage Recipes & Ideas

As a Mexican American, I love recipes that take the classic dishes I grew up eating and give them a fresh, fun twist. This Mexican street corn coleslaw brings all the flavors of elote together with classic coleslaw for a creamy, crunchy slaw that’s tangy, salty, smoky, and a little spicy. The charred corn adds sweet, caramelized flavor, while the Mexican crema and mayonnaise make the dressing rich and creamy.

When it comes to summer produce, tomatoes, peppers, and corn tend to get a lot of love and attention. And that’s all well-deserved, but I’d like to suggest another one to add to the list: the humble green cabbage. Although rarely proclaimed as someone’s “favorite vegetable,” green cabbage has a lot going for it.

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.

Every bite is hearty and vibrant.

The secret ingredient will surprise everyone.

The tangy crunch that goes with everything.

Creamy, dreamy, cold, crunchy perfection.

It tastes good with everything.

The sauce is so rich and cheesy, It makes me want to bake just about anything in it.

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 love creamy mashed potatoes, you’ll love colcannon, a traditional Irish dish. Keeping with tradition, we didn’t mess with the potatoes or cabbage, but swapped the plain melted butter that is typically served in a pool on top for fragrant browned butter. We just couldn’t help ourselves! The nutty browned butter is a wonderful warm contrast to the sharp green onions that get scattered before serving, giving this dish an easy, elegant twist.

It cooks in just 15 minutes.

It’s the only way I’m cooking cabbage right now.

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.

Here’s the scoop: It’s delicious.

A true love letter to cabbage, with Parmy breadcrumbs to top it off!

It’s so tangy.

They're ready in 30 minutes or less.

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 a keeper.

It takes less than 20 minutes to make.

It makes me actually excited to eat salad.

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?

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.