Comfort food holds a special place in our hearts (and stomachs). It’s the warm, familiar dishes that transport us back to simpler times, like grandma’s kitchen or cozy family dinners.

But what we know for a fact is Poland's first cookbook, "Compendium Ferculorum, albo Zebranie potraw," which was published in 1682, included a recipe for pierogi stuffed with veal kidneys.

In the video, Martha's mom mentions that she always made her stuffed peppers with rice and meat. We assume she used ground beef, but you can use your favorite ground meat to make the dish heartier.

Up your salad game: Bold, flavorful, and rich dressings pair nicely with such a hearty green (think Caesar, green goddess, ...

Bake the cabbage rolls for 1 hour and 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the rolls to cook through completely.