cabbage

This fibre-rich veggie is also incredibly economical—if you've invested in a head, you're going to need at least four recipes to get through it.

Recipe developer Haley Polinsky incorporated cabbage roll and kielbasa flavours into this hearty Eastern European pasta dish, also known as haluski.

Fermentation may seem intimidating, but this method, which I learned from Montreal food stylist and fermentation teacher Blake Mackay, is super easy and a great way to preserve any leftover cabbage from another recipe—which is often likely when you’ve bought an entire head. You need to eat sauerkraut raw to get the maximum probiotic benefits, but it’s also delicious when braised with fresh cabbage or used in stews, like Polish bigos.—Camilla Wynne

This is a perfect side dish (that can be transformed into a dinner casserole), using nearly overripe tomatoes to make a sauce that coats charred, tender-crisp grilled cabbage. You can use a barbecue, a grill pan or even the broiler. And while the anchovies are optional, they are highly recommended, providing a delicious umami base note to the dish.—Camilla Wynne

This is my standard treatment for green cabbage, but you could certainly use another type. Its sweet taste, enriched by a lashing of butter, and tender-crisp texture will banish any memories of smelly overcooked cabbage.—Camilla Wynne