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Stress-Free Steps Toward Self-Care
Last Updated on July 17, 2024 by Daily News Staff
(Family Features) Over the last few years, self-care has taken on heightened importance for moms across the country.
That is why Mrs. T’s Pierogies is partnering with actress, entrepreneur and mom JoAnna Garcia Swisher for its “All-Star Moms” campaign to spotlight the importance of finding ways to recharge and help these real-life superheroes prioritize me-time.
Simplifying self-care for All-Star Moms everywhere can be as easy as designating a “recharging room” in the home, which offers a personal space to reset and relax. When creating your recharging room, keep these tips from Garcia Swisher in mind:
- Balance Beautiful with Functional: Find hosting staples like cutting boards, utensils and napkins that match the vibe of your personal space so the area can double as an entertaining space.
- Keep it Easy to Clean: Choose furniture and decor that can handle a little mess from snacks, like Mrs. T’s Mini Pierogies and your favorite dip, which are perfect for enjoying while binge-watching favorite shows.
- Add a Personal Touch: Showcase a piece that tells a story, like a favorite embroidered pillow, piece of meaningful jewelry or framed photo of an amazing memory.
- Bring In Something Cozy: Add cozy touches like a blanket, fluffy pillow or favorite slippers for something comfortable.
- Make a Statement: Let your inner designer shine by taking a chance on something bold that represents a part of your personality you don’t normally indulge.
- Plan an Anchor Piece: This item is the foundation for everything, such as a vintage armchair, comfy couch or storage piece that tells a story. Choose this item first then build around it.
Moms can also prioritize self-care by whipping up an easy-to-make recipe, like these Margherita Pizza Pierogy Skewers, for themselves, a gathering of friends or an afternoon family snack. Pasta pockets filled with creamy mashed potatoes, cheesy goodness and other big, bold flavors, Mrs. T’s Pierogies are simple to prepare. This means more time for moms to do the stuff they love like unwinding from the day with favorite foods in their recharging spaces.
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Margherita Pizza Pierogy Skewers
Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Servings: 9
Pizza Skewers:
- 1 box (12.8 ounces) Mrs. T’s Mini Classic Cheddar Pierogies
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus additional for brushing pierogies, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1-2 cups mozzarella balls (18 total)
- fresh basil leaves
- bamboo skewers (10 inches)
Fresh Pesto:
- 2 cups fresh basil
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 grated Parmesan cheese
- salt, to taste
- ground black pepper, to taste
- Preheat air fryer to 400 F.
- To make pizza skewers: In small bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, olive oil, salt, ground black pepper and oregano; toss to coat. Transfer tomatoes to air fryer tray or basket. Cook in air fryer 10 minutes, or until tomatoes are slightly charred; remove and set aside.
- Lay pierogies on same tray or basket. Make sure not to overlap. Lightly brush each side with olive oil. Cook about 12 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Flip halfway through cooking.
- To make pesto: In food processor, process basil; garlic; olive oil; pine nuts; Parmesan cheese; salt, to taste; and pepper, to taste, until smooth. (If preferred, use store-bought pesto.)
- Add one pierogy to bamboo skewer followed by one tomato, one mozzarella ball and one basil leaf. Repeat with ingredients until each skewer is filled. Drizzle with pesto.
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Mrs. T’s Pierogies
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Last Updated on November 14, 2025 by Daily News Staff
(Family Features) Take Taco Tuesday up a notch with these easy Taco Cups that save room on your plate for dips, salsa and sides. Whether you like them mild or spicy, lightly topped or fully loaded, they’re a perfect solution for weeknight family dinners or weekend get-togethers. Find more Cookin’ Savvy creations at Culinary.net.
Taco Cups
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
Servings: 4-6
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1-2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 package (8 count) flour tortillas
shredded cheese
lettuce
cilantro
sour cream
salsa
guacamole (optional)
black olives (optional)
Heat oven to 350 F.
Brown ground beef with taco seasoning.
Cut tortillas in half then in half again, making four pieces. Place two pieces in each hole of muffin tin. Place browned ground beef in each hole then top with shredded cheese. Bake 15 minutes, or until tortillas reach desired crispiness.
Using knife, shred lettuce and cilantro. Top each cup with sour cream, salsa, lettuce and cilantro, as desired. Add guacamole and olives, if desired.
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Last Updated on November 14, 2025 by Daily News Staff
Master Fall Hosting with a Medley of Color
(Family Features) Make fall entertaining a breeze this year, regardless of the occasion, with warm, satisfying sides that serve a crowd. Whether you’re enjoying roasted chicken, tender turkey or grilled fish for the main course, Sheet Pan Roasted Grapes and Sweet Potatoes provide a medley of color and taste that call to mind the flavors of the season. As an effortless solution to please guests, this one-pan recipe lets the oven do the work while you enjoy the gathering and mingle with loved ones. Fresh California grapes are the star ingredient, versatile enough to headline fall recipes with their juicy burst of flavor and pop of color. Plus, roasting them intensifies their flavor as the natural sugars caramelize. They can elevate get-togethers throughout autumn, and when paired with sweet potatoes, red onion and tangy balsamic glaze, you can create a roasted treat that complements main courses all season long. Visit GrapesFromCalifornia.com to find healthy snacks, filling main dishes and more sides featuring the flavors and colors of fall.Watch video to see how to make this recipe!
Sheet Pan Roasted Grapes and Sweet Potatoes
Servings: 6- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 cups red Grapes from California
- 1 pound orange sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 3/4 cup thinly sliced onion
- freshly ground pepper, to taste
- snipped fresh basil
- Heat oven to 425 F. In large bowl, combine oil, vinegar, salt, grapes, sweet potatoes and onion, tossing well to coat. Place on large baking sheet and spread in single layer.
- Bake 30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender, stirring halfway through cooking. Sprinkle with freshly ground pepper, to taste, and fresh basil.
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Last Updated on November 14, 2025 by Daily News Staff
Put a Twist on Seasonal Tradition
(Family Features) What better way to impress guests this holiday season than with a warm, delicious dessert that’s equal parts tradition and invention.
This creamy, fluffy No Bake Pumpkin S’mores Pie with a delicious graham cracker crust is as easy as pie to make. Whether it’s served at the holiday table or any time of year, you can be sure everyone will want s’more of this newfound family favorite that just may become a staple of seasonal gatherings for years to come.
The decadent filling uses Green Giant 100% Pure Pumpkin, a go-to for smooth pumpkin flavor in all your holiday baked goods. Its warm, fall feeling goes hand-in-hand with the season – but it’s more than a seasonal goodie. Enjoy it throughout the year for a nutritious boost and lots of earthy pumpkin flavor in soups, chili, smoothies and beyond.
Reinvigorate your holiday traditions with more delicious recipes available at greengiantvegetables.com.
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Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 13 minutes
Servings: 12
- 2 cups finely ground graham crackers
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) Green Giant 100% Pure Pumpkin
- 1 jar (7.5 ounces) marshmallow fluff
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- In medium mixing bowl, stir graham crackers, butter and brown sugar until evenly moistened. Press into bottom of 9-by-13-inch oven-safe dish. Refrigerate.
- In large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin, marshmallow fluff and pumpkin spice. Use hand-mixer to beat until just combined.
- Using spatula, fold whipped topping into filling. Pour filling over crust and smooth evenly. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours.
- Turn oven to broil. Top pie with mini marshmallows and chocolate chips in single layer and broil 2-3 minutes, until marshmallows are toasted. Allow pie to cool 10 minutes before slicing into squares.
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