Cabbage is suddenly cool, and these cabbage recipes show why ~ from cozy dinners and holiday sides to bold, crunchy salads. This underdog veg has a few surprises up its sleeve!
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Cabbage recipes are one of 2026’s more surprising food trends ~ Pinterest even named cabbage one of the year’s rising food stars! But it makes sense when you think about it. Cabbage is inexpensive, keeps beautifully in the fridge, and is packed with fiber and vitamins C and K. And in the kitchen? It can be crunchy and fresh, buttery and tender, or deeply caramelized and sweet. I’ve always loved cabbage, but I never expected it to become an It vegetable.
Cabbage Turns Heads
Roast Chicken with Potatoes, Apples and Brown Cabbage
This gorgeous Scandi inspired meal is everything you want on your fall dinner table. The cabbage is caramelized with butter and a touch of brown sugar, along with warm spices that make this dish a standout.
Easy Stuffed Cabbage Casserole
I love stuffed cabbage but you won’t catch me spending the afternoon up to my elbows in cabbage leaves. This clever casserole delivers all those cozy flavors without the endless assembly line.
Baked Brats in Caramelized Sauerkraut
This dish is a must try ~ it’s simple, delicious, and distinctive. I love it for fall entertaining because it’s easy to prep ahead.
Cabbage Gets Cozy
Weeknight Egg Roll Bowls
Love love love these egg rolls without the roll! The bowls are satisfying and fun to eat.
Fried Cabbage and Bacon Slaw
If you think you don’t love cabbage, start here. This warm slaw is cooked in bacon drippings with onion and carrots ~ it’s the most indulgent slaw you’ll ever have, guaranteed!
Easy Chow Mein
Cabbage practically disappears into these takeout-style noodles, adding sweetness and a little texture. It’s quick, adaptable, and absolutely weeknight material.
Cabbage Makes the Guest List
Winter Slaw with Citrus Vinaigrette
This is the salad I’d want on a winter holiday table: shredded cabbages, beets, fennel, and kale, all tossed with a bright citrus vinaigrette. A beautiful contrast to all that rich holiday food.
Braised Red Cabbage with Apples
This one goes all the way back to my German great-grandmother’s holiday table. Sweet-tart, jewel-colored cabbage with apples is one of the best things to put next to turkey and gravy.
Fall Apple Slaw
Crisp apples, red and Napa cabbage, cranberries, and spiced pecans tossed with a creamy cider dressing. It’s colorful, crunchy, and a natural for Thanksgiving.
Cabbage Makes Some Noise
Crunchy Chinese Coleslaw
The sesame sticks are the twist here ~ they make this already crunchy cabbage and almond slaw impossible to ignore. A savory sesame dressing pulls it all together.
Thai Salad
A colorful celebration of cabbage if ever there was one! This Thai-inspired salad brings together shredded cabbage, peppers, fresh herbs, and peanuts with a bright lime dressing. I love it as a light lunch or with dinner.
Green Goddess Coleslaw
Crisp, ruffly Savoy cabbage meets an old-school Green Goddess dressing loaded with fresh herbs. It’s rich, tangy, and so much more interesting than ordinary creamy coleslaw.
Cabbage Detoxes
Slimming Vegetable Soup
When I need to slim down in a hurry, this is where I go. Filling broth, lots of colorful veggies, and fiber rich cabbage. Sometimes I’ll add some shredded rotisserie chicken.
Power Slaw
I love this uber crunchy shredded salad ~ it’s a real who’s who of cruciferous veggies, from cabbage and kale to broccoli and kohlrabi. Tossed with creamy lemon-dill dressing, it stays crisp for days.
No-Mayo Vinegar Coleslaw Recipe
No mayo, just crisp cabbage, sweet onion, and a zingy cider vinegar dressing. It’s the old-school slaw I turn to when I want something fresh and sharp alongside a rich meal.
So, have I made the case for cabbage? I’d love to know your favorite way to cook it ~ especially if you’ve got an old family recipe or a clever trick to share. Tell me in the comments!
