From Side Dish to Star: Cabbage Takes Center Stage in 2026

Miriam Al Kafur, 23.01.2026

Long overlooked and often dismissed as dull, cabbage is making a remarkable comeback, turning into 2026’s vegetable of the year. Falstaff presents five recipes that prove this humble superfood has all it takes to become a true culinary star.

Once a mere side dish and an unpopular winter staple, cabbage is stepping into the limelight in 2026. Whether white, red, savoy, or collard, this humble vegetable is taking over kitchens, restaurants, and grocery shelves worldwide. International media and trend forecasters agree: 2026 is officially the year of the cabbage.

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From Side Dish to Star: Cabbage Takes Center Stage in 2026