This isn't your grandpa's boiled cabbage. We're giving you braises, dumplings, pancakes, and gratins made with this affordable winter staple.

Roasting cabbage is one of the first things we recommend for cabbage lovers looking to move beyond the world of coleslaw and boiled leaves. This version takes it up a notch with a briney-sweet relish that will have you reaching for bread to sop up any leftovers.

It would be criminal if we didn’t include a cabbage roll recipe on this list, and this one doesn’t miss the mark. This version is made even richer with the addition of melty mozzarella.

A lot of folks eat these Japanese pancakes just for the toppings, like umami-packed bonito flakes and the squiggles of sauces. But for us? The base pancake batter tossed with sliced sweet cabbage and tart pickled ginger is tasty enough to eat all by itself.

Fans of honey mustard, this one’s for you. Cabbage quarters are seared and cooked down with tons of onions and thyme until they attain a velvety smooth “melted” texture. Then they’re finished with a bit of honey and stone-ground mustard to make a vegetarian main that punches way above its weight.

We solidly believe that cabbage should be on the stir-fry veggie Mt. Rushmore, and this perfectly balanced recipe is the best supporting argument. The cabbage softens just enough to have a tender crunch, while absorbing the heat of the chiles and the bite of black vinegar.

It’s hard not to get excited when you see cabbage in a dumpling filling recipe. It adds moisture and a vegetal sweetness that is iconic in this quintessential gyoza recipe from Rie.

Golden-brown and cheesy? Check. Only uses four ingredients? Check. And it takes just 20 minutes in the oven? Stop checking and just make this cabbage-swapped take on the French classic already! 

Most vegetables can’t stand up to hard searing and the low and slow cooking called for in a braise. Not so with cabbage. Cabbage is the ideal braising veg because its cellular structure stands up well to high-heat cooking while acting as a flavor sponge when simmered in a broth of aromatics and herbs.

The only way you’ll get closer to the pure flavor of cabbage you get from this Jamaican staple is by tearing off a couple of leaves and eating them raw. Best part? This veggie side can be on your table in under 25 minutes.

Kimchi can be used in everything from fried rice to lasagna, but if you want to make a dish that makes Korean spicy pickled cabbage the focus, it's kimchi jjigae. This classic recipe is made with pork, but it could easily be made vegan with a killer veggie stock.

This isn’t a boring corporate slop bowl. It packs all of the things you love about the flavorful cabbage-stuffed interior of an egg roll into a gluten-free meal that’s just as delicious eaten at your desk or your dining room table.

This Hungarian staple is a quintessential winter pasta. It’s made up of ingredients with a super long shelf life, like bacon, onions, and cabbage, that all come together to make a super comforting and super affordable weeknight dinner.

Coleslaw is a classic for a reason. The cooling creamy dressing paired with that iconic snappy texture is the perfect pairing for all things comforting, from smoked brisket to fried fish.

Kraut isn’t just for hotdogs. It is a super versatile ingredient that’s great for your gut and super easy to make yourself. All you need is salt, cabbage and a little patience.

Move over, cauliflower. Cabbage is the preferred veggie for slicing into planks, searing hard, and smothering with glaze.

Bacon and cabbage are a brash culinary duo that may just give peanut butter and chocolate a run for their money. The simplicity of this four-ingredient recipe lets this savory combo shine.

Americans should follow the lead of the Brits and Aussies and make more savory pies. What better way to do so than with this ornate, fully encrusted mixture of cabbage, carrots, and herbs? 

We’ve seen cabbage used to wrap anything from burgers to breakfast burritos, with great success. But maybe our favorite iteration is cabbage as a dumpling wrapper, like in these shrimp dumplings that come together in just 20 minutes.