Cabbage

Children love the finger-food nature of burgers, this chicken burger will be a hit with its homemade Japanese slaw.

Golden meatballs and colourful vegetables tossed with sweet fried pear slices - this dish is heavenly for lunch. It's also suitable for diabetics.

Keep dinner light and lovely with this flavoursome vegan slaw! It's packed with bright colours thanks to all the wonderful fresh vegetables, and the Mexican-style tempeh adds a scrumptious dose of protein.

Twist up your midweek dinner ideas with these deliciously healthy crumbed courgette and slaw wraps. Completely meat free, and full of mouthwatering flavour - you simply can't go wrong!

Compromise on cost, not on flavour with this budget-friendly but oh-so-tasty chicken schnitzel recipe. Pair with our zingy lemon parsley butter and crunchy cabbage slaw for a well-balanced dinner idea.

Nadia Lim loves to cook food that is as close to nature as possible. This dish showcases that, with beautifully tender and juicy venison being served on top of her vibrant blackberry and wine-braised cabbage.

The goodness of these tasty fritters combined with a feast of seasonal toppings means these can easily pass as a dinner. Plus, who can argue with something that is so good for you?

The carrot and ginger in this sauerkraut recipe add a fantastic new zing, fermenting for at least five days to get the best flavour development possible. What a delicious way to get those probiotics!

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This crowd-pleasing recipe sees super crispy pork belly paired with red cabbage slaw, homemade smoky sauce and char-grilled pineapple to create the ultimate sharing meal. A must-try for pork belly fans

Add a classic takeaway flavour to your next side dish with this sweet and sour cabbage recipe. Simple yet delicious, this recipe takes the humble cabbage to new levels. Serve with your next Asian-inspired meal

Nadia Lim's fresh, crunchy slaw recipe has a zesty, Asian-inspired ponzu dressing, peanuts, cabbage and raw bok choy, which is fantastic in salads. Add poached chicken or salmon for a protein kick

Brussels sprouts have long had a tough time of it, regularly being voted the world’s most hated vegetable. Discover just how delicious they can be with this Roasted Brussels sprouts with maple glaze recipe

Eating your veges is easy when it's chilly with this red cabbage winter slaw recipe. Drizzled in an orange dressing and sprinkled with crunchy seeds, this salad is the perfect side dish

Slaw gets a gourmet twist with this sophisticated recipe. Charred cabbage, sharp blue cheese and spicy jalapeño all come together to create a delicious salad that's perfect for your next BBQ or potluck

This curried mince recipe is deliciously fragrant. Serve with herbed rice or noodles for a stand-out dish

Gyoza are Japanese-style dumplings that are first seared in a pan, before liquid is added to help steam the pastry, creating a beautiful blend of textures and flavours. Try these gyoza dumplings alongside the gyoza dipping sauce

Quick, crunchy and quirky! I love salads with interesting textures, colours and flavours and this salad has all three. I use a microplane to slice the vegetables and knock it together while the steak is on the barbecue. The only rule is not to dress it until you serve it, so it retains its sensational crunch.

Have you heard? Fermented food is in! Try this simple recipe for delicious homemade sauerkraut. It’s easy to make, colourful and makes a great gift to enjoy with hot dogs and corned beef sandwiches. It’s an instant hit of healthy. Photography by Todd Eyre

Do not underestimate the humble coleslaw! This version is always a hit as it follows a few of the “must-do” slaw rules. Photography by Todd Eyre.

When mussel shells open on the grill, you can sneak all manner of interesting flavours into them – in this recipe, it’s butter, soy sauce and a splash of sake that gives them that authentic Japanese barbecue house taste. Photography by Todd Eyre.

Make light work of this crumbed veal and warm salad meal, ready in half an hour. Photography by Bauer Syndication.

Enjoy this fresh and fragrant pad thai with kaffir lime. It's a healthy alternative to the high-carb classic. Amanda Brocket shares her recipe from The Raw Food Kitchen Book.

Excite your tastebuds with this authentic and flavoursome Moroccan lamb and radicchio salad! A delicious wholesome meal or side dish for your next family dinner!

Coleslaw is a great way to enjoy a refreshing, crunchy salad in the colder months. All the ingredients in this slaw are available during autumn and winter. Leftovers will make a healthy addition to the lunch box.

Fresh and succulent grilled fish and coleslaw tacos - a wholesome tasty dinner for the whole family.

This tasty Mex street salad is messy, slaw-based, and full of delicious barbecued chicken...what’s not to love?! James Wirth shares his recipe from the cookbook This Could Get Messy.

Fun to make and it's so good for you!

Falafels are a great way to introduce a vegetarian meal to your kids. They are tasty and filling, and can be used to make mini burgers and wraps too.

Wonderfully tender white flaked fish is wrapped in warm Asian cabbage leaves and served drizzled with a flavoursome dressing.

A simple, hearty soup for the colder months, this lettuce and potato soup elevates everyday pantry staples to a warming comfort dish.

This fresh, zesty Asian salad is perfect as a side dish for a big dinner spread or add some rare beef for a complete Summer meal.

With juicy sirloin steak sliced and shaken up with chinese cabbage, vegetables and a hot, fragrant sauce, this quick salad makes a statement.

This is a fancy coleslaw-style salad that looks so pretty on the Christmas table.

With chicken and tofu and fragrant Asian flavours, this salad is filling in a light and luscious way.

This quick and easy Asian salad is perfect for a light lunch or summer dinner.

Tender poached chicken is shredded through this deliciously fresh Asian salad with cabbage, veggies and a punchy dressing.

This zesty and fresh homemade cabbage slaw is the ultimate side dish for a big dinner spread. Packed full of texture and easy to make, this can be added to sandwiches and burgers for a delicious gourmet hit.

Naturally low-fat and full of zesty Asian flavours, this chicken and cabbage salad is brilliant for Summer dinner parties or healthy family lunches.

Tender beef is cooked to perfection and drizzled with a nutty Asian satay sauce. Wrapped tightly with shredded Chinese cabbage and carrots, it makes a perfect quick weeknight meal that will please the whole family.

Tender pieces of chicken contrast with crunchy cashews, sprouts and toasted pepitas to create this healthy and delicious meal.

This colourful confetti salad with shredded cabbage and crunchy capsicum and a zesty lemon honey dressing is a crisp and tasty side dish

Tender pieces of chicken contrast with crunchy cashews, sprouts and toasted pepitas to create this healthy and delicious meal.

Enjoy a lazy Sunday brunch or light, kid-friendly lunch with these flavoursome teriyaki pork and cabbage pancakes - lifted with bok choy, ginger and oyster sauce.

This fresh tasty salad can be ready on the table in no time at all, packed full of zesty Asian spiced pork mince and thin vermicelli noodles.

This fresh Asian cucumber and cabbage salad is naturally low fat, bursting with flavour and full of protein from the delicious firm tofu.

This asian-inspired, flavour-packed coleslaw is fit to accompany any family meal or special occasion.

Buns, rolls, baps and sliders make a perfect vehicle for tasty fillings. Depending on the style of filling, they are ideal for any occasion, whether it’s a party, mid-week dinner or Sunday supper.

A popular dish in Eastern Europe, these tasty cabbage rolls are stuffed with a tender beef filling and drizzled with a creamy sauce to create a satisfying and nutritious dinner.

This delicious warming chicken and prawn Asian soup is full of wonderful flavour and spice, giving the dish a hot mustardy kick.

Fruit salads are great all year round, but a little harder in winter. However more hearty in its flavours, this dish does the trick.

A popular dish in Eastern Europe, these tasty cabbage rolls are stuffed with a tender beef filling and drizzled with a creamy sauce to create a satisfying and nutritious dinner.

A sensational cold salad for summer lunches and dinners. The combination of pasta, coleslaw and tuna is a winner all round.

Kohlrabi cabbage creates a crispy fritter for dipping. You can also use broccoli instead.

This simple chicken salad is packed full of flavour the whole family will love - and when it can be on the table in under 10 minutes, it makes the perfect week-night dinner!

Full of tasty protein and fresh vegetables, this beautiful Summer salad is wonderful tossed with a punchy Asian dressing.

Keep a healthy theme going by swapping fried chicken or nuggets for delicious poppy-crumbed bingo wings.

It’s time to dig out the slow cooker. Get them chugging away early in the day, so that by dinnertime the house is filled with gorgeous savoury aromas and you’ll have everyone clamouring around.

Ward off winter maladies with this wonderful seasonal salad

This flavour-packed salad combines chili and ginger marinated squid with fresh beetroot slices and crunchy vegetables. Drizzled with an Asian inspired honey soy dressing, it is the perfect salad for entertaining guests.

Packed full of vegetables, these golden, crunchy Asian fritters are the perfect finger food or starter for your next dinner party - beautiful served drizzled with fresh lime juice.

These delicious beef meatballs are packed full of flavour and are perfect served with crispy fried potatoes and a creamy, zesty coleslaw made with fresh cabbage and mayonnaise.

With celery, cabbage and sweet chilli sauce these Chinese meatballs show that you don't have to be European to make these bite-sized treats.

The strong, tart flavours in the sauerkraut and silverside give the everyday sandwich a real zing!

Light, fresh and healthy, this tasty Asian salad is full of beautiful ingredients. Enjoy it on it's own or as a side to your next dinner spead.

Replace chicken with prawns or calamari for a delicious seafood salad that can be prepared in a flash. Note

If wombok is not available, use 1/3 of a regular cabbage instead. Note

All Korean meals must feature kimchi. The most ubiquitous type is cabbage, but other ingredients, like daikon, cucumber and dried squid given the kimchi treatment create a harmonious but pungent taste.

To remove whole leaves from cabbage without breaking them, cut from base deep into cabbage, removing core. Carefully pull away leaves to keep them intact. Blanch, cut out thick ribs then fill and roll. If using small cabbage leaves, overlap to enlarge. Note

I’m a big fan of salads; it’s the colour, the crunch, the tang, the oily juices they create, just begging to be mopped up with bread, that have me constantly hungering for more ways to throw leaves, herbs, vegetables and edible flowers together. And I love the way that salads can make a little protein go further, or gracefully move over and let the protein be the star. Warm, warmish, at room temperature or chilled, salads should be the mainstay of our diet.

A traditional Eastern European dish, the combination of tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a fragrant beef filling is utterly moorish. They're so delicious, even the kids won't mind eating their veggies!

Packed full of goodness, salmon is one superfood that you will love to eat. We've coated these tender fillets in a crispy sesame crust for maximum texture and flavour for your next family dinner.

The tartness of the sauce in this dish is a reminder to a son-in-law that any errant ways have been noted! Take care sliding the eggs into hot oil- stand well back and use an oven mitt. Note

This recipe could also be made with sliced lamb steaks. Note

A blanket and a patch of lawn is all you need to turn lunch at home into a romantic spring picnic

Togarashi is sansho pepper seasoning available from Japanese grocers. Note

Salads with pep, punch and panache by Julie Biuso

This fresh Asian salad is perfect as a main or divided into smaller portions for entrees.

Ground rice is a traditional thai salad ingredient, adding texture and flavour. You can buy it from health food shops. Note

Use the cooled stock for another recipe. It can be frozen for up to 3 months. To save time and make this recipe even easier, buy 1 barbecued chicken, discard skin and bones and coarsely shred meat. Note

Barbecue salmon cutlets with nam jim slaw brought to you by Real Living

You’ll need about half a large cooked chicken. You’ll need to cook about 1 1/2 cups rice; cook several hours ahead, then chill. Note

BBQ salmon cutlets with nam jim slaw