Cabbage is a simple, and when cooked right, a mild, sweet flavor that works well with a variety of foods. It's great to stir fry, braise, roast whole, and steam but also works great raw in salads and slaws. It has an affinity for strong cheeses, apples, carrots, onions, and garlic. For flavoring pair it with caraway seeds, dill, soy sauce, mustard, and bay leaf.