Very common are sauerkraut, white cabbage, red cabbage, savoy cabbage, Kohlrabi and also carrot. Savoy cabbage does not turn into mush when cooked. Savoy cabbage can be used in a variety of recipes. Brussels sprouts (var. "gemmifera"); and Savoy cabbage (var. During the 16th century, German gardeners developed the savoy cabbage. Savoy cabbage is a winter vegetable and one of several cabbage varieties. Savoy cabbage ("Brassica oleracea" var.