Melting Cabbage Is So Good I Make It Once a Week

Name: Melting Cabbage Is So Good I Make It Once a Week
Ingredients: 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium head green or red cabbage (about 1 1/2 pounds ), cut into 8 wedges with the core still intact; 1 medium yellow onion , thinly sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 to 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 leaf bay leaf , optional; Juice from 1/2 lemon; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , optional; Fresh chopped parsley or dill to garnish, optional