12 Ways with Cavolo Nero

The name translates from Italian as black cabbage, and this dark-leaved beauty, with its long ruffled leaves, is a mainstay of the fall and winter vegetable bed. Italian cooks use it in seasonal dishes such as the classic Ribollita and La Minestra, and it's also gorgeous in gnocchi and lasagne. Use the dozen recipes in this collection as a starting point, and don't resist the urge to get creative with this leafy green.