16 Ways the Humble Cabbage Is A Winter Hero

On the outside, cabbage is not the most exciting of vegetables. It's ponderous and hangs around all winter—basically the antithesis of all things uber-seasonal and precious. What cabbage is, however, is the reliable, versatile, and hands-down best vegetable to sustain you throughout the colder months. Oh, did we mention that cabbage is also flat-out delicious?

A gigantic cabbage head is a budget-minder's best friend; it can feed you for days and days, and is an incredibly versatile way to get more greens (and purples) into your diet. Smother it with broth and cheese, braise it like a prized cut of meat, or fry it into a savory pancake. Is it any wonder that so many genius recipes (six!) pay homage to this humble brassica? Here are 16 ways to use that head of cabbage—red, green, or savoy—all winter long.

Cabbage e Pepe

Grandma Netta's Red Cabbage

Sheet Pan Roast Chicken and Cabbage

Jamie Oliver's Italian Bread and Cabbage Soup

Agny Danielsen's Surkal

Beans and Greens Soup

Meaty Cabbage and Rice Stew

Cabbage Pad Thai with Baked Tofu

Roasted Chickpea Salad with Za'atar

Okonomiyaki (Savory Japanese Cabbage Pancake)

Marcella Hazan's Rice & Smothered Cabbage Soup

Joan Nathan's Chosen Stuffed Cabbage

Creamy Cabbage with Pancetta and Caraway Seeds

Buckwheat Pasta with Charred Cabbage, Speck, and Provolone

Arthur Schwartz's Russian Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup

Waverley Root's Agrigento Red Cabbage with Black Olives and Capers

What's your favorite way to make use of cabbage all winter long? Tell us below!