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Kristin’s Peppermints & Cherries

Peppermints and Cherries is a family lifestyle blog featuring encouraging posts about home and family. Discover new recipes, follow along on family travel adventures, learn how to decorate with cottage charm, and find tips for cleaning, organization, and homeschooling.

Easy Crustless Meat and Veggie Quiche Recipe

Easy Crustless Meat and Veggie Quiche Recipe

December 22, 2024

This crustless meat and veggie quiche recipe is a sure hit at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Sometimes I bake a bacon quiche, and other times I make a ham quiche. They are both easy, delicious options that anyone can make with this simple recipe.

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In Recipes Tags recipes for busy mamas, easy dinner recipes, family lifestyle blogger, breakfast recipes, holiday recipes
Weight Watchers Zero Points Chicken Salad

Weight Watchers® Freestyle Chicken Salad Recipe with Zero Points

August 3, 2023

Weight Watchers® Freestyle Chicken Salad Recipe with Zero Points is a simple chicken salad recipe with basic ingredients. It's great for lunch or dinner and is delicious served on crackers or eaten alone with tomato and a slice of cheese! This WW (Weight Watchers) inspired recipe is a healthy alternative to traditional chicken salad and is a meal the entire family will enjoy.

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In Recipes Tags easy dinner recipes, ww recipes, weight watchers recipes, recipes for busy mamas
Easy Cream Soup Recipe with Clean Ingredients

Easy Cream Soup Recipe with Clean Ingredients

July 8, 2023

Preparing cream soups is not difficult and you can make a batch of dry mix ahead of time that is available when needed for your favorite recipes. The next time a recipe calls for cream of chicken, celery, onion, or mushroom soup, you can make the recipe without that processed can of soup and feel good about eating real food ingredients!

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In Recipes Tags recipes for busy mamas, holiday recipes, side dish recipes
Spaghetti Bake with Spinach and Zucchini Recipe

Spaghetti Bake with Spinach and Zucchini

May 13, 2023

Spaghetti Bake with Spinach and Zucchini is a quick and easy dinner recipe perfect for any family. It’s comfort food at its best with some healthy ingredients too! I hope this recipe will be helpful to your family and become a family favorite on your dinner menu.

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In Recipes Tags recipes for busy mamas, easy dinner recipes, family lifestyle blogger, ground beef recipes, italian recipes, holiday recipes
Cinnamon Oatmeal Raisin Muffins Sweetened with Fruit

Cinnamon Oatmeal Raisin Muffins Sweetened with Fruit

April 18, 2023

These cinnamon oatmeal raisin muffins are sweetened with fruit as well as a small amount of coconut sugar. As my family’s baker and cook, I regularly read ingredient labels and am always endeavoring to reinvent sugary recipes into healthier recipes that still taste delicious.

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In Recipes Tags muffin and bread recipes, holiday recipes, family lifestyle blogger, breakfast recipes, recipes for busy mamas
Kitchen Tips, Seven Ways to Spend Less Time in the Kitchen

Seven Ways to Spend Less Time in the Kitchen

March 12, 2022

Moms are usually on the lookout for time savers and time saving tips, and the ball doesn't stop rolling there! It seems everyone is looking for ways to squeeze more value into a twenty-four hour day. Here are seven ways to help you spend less time in the kitchen! 

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In Motherhood and Family, Recipes Tags kitchen tips, tips for busy moms, family lifestyle blogger, homemaking, home organization, home organization for moms
Southern Style Summer Squash Casserole Recipe

Southern Style Summer Squash Casserole Recipe

February 19, 2022

It’s often the simplest ingredients that really make a recipe, and you probably have most all the Southern Style Summer Squash Casserole ingredients as staples in your kitchen. Even the pickiest of eaters will savor this squash casserole with its cheesy flavor and creamy texture.

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In Recipes Tags easy dinner recipes, recipes for busy mamas, side dish recipes, family lifestyle blogger, holiday recipes
Loaded Sour Cream Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips, Almonds, Dried Cranberries, and Yellow Raisins

Loaded Sour Cream Banana Bread

February 6, 2022

Loaded sour cream banana bread is a favorite treat for children and grownups alike! Take it to a party as an appetizer or eat it as an evening snack with a tall glass of milk! Believe me, this bread is called loaded banana bread for a reason. With cacao chips, dried cranberries, yellow raisins, and almonds, it is packed with flavor; plus it’s heavy enough to fill up an empty tummy!

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In Recipes Tags holiday recipes, recipes for busy mamas, muffin and bread recipes, breakfast recipes
Beef and Broccoli with EVOO

Beef and Broccoli Recipe with Extra Virgin Olive Oil

January 5, 2022

Today I’m sharing my Beef and Broccoli Recipe in collaboration with Moms Meet and the Flavor Your Life Campaign. Flavor Your Life seeks to educate those of us in North America about authentic 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Europe. (Sponsored EVOO Review)

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In Recipes, Product Reviews Tags easy dinner recipes, recipes for busy mamas, broccoli recipe, Moms Meet
Weight Watchers Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins WW

Weight Watchers® Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins with Low Points

August 18, 2021

Weight Watchers® Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins with Low Points are a delicious option for breakfast or a snack on-the-go! With only five points on the WW (Weight Watchers) blue plan, these blueberry oatmeal muffins are healthy and nutritious!

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In Recipes Tags ww recipes, weight watchers recipes, recipes for busy mamas, muffin and bread recipes
Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Bunnies for Easter

Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Bunnies for Easter

March 31, 2021

Sometimes we all need a break from our typical breakfast routines, and cinnamon roll breakfast bunnies are the perfect treat to liven up your family’s morning. Prepare these simple breakfast bunnies for an easy breakfast leading up to Easter or serve them on Easter morning!

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In Recipes Tags recipes for busy mamas, holiday recipes, muffin and bread recipes
Hearty Homemade Chili Recipe

Hearty Homemade Chili

February 20, 2021

With all the frigid temperatures lately, Hearty Homemade Chili is the perfect option for a winter supper, and you may even have leftovers for a quick lunch!

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In Recipes Tags recipes for busy mamas, easy dinner recipes, family lifestyle blogger, ground beef recipes
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Hearty Holiday Pancakes

February 14, 2021

A couple years ago I experimented with ingredients until I came up with the perfect hearty pancake mix for my family. We love this recipe and hope you will try it out for your next special holiday or a cozy Saturday morning.

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In Recipes Tags recipes for busy mamas, holiday recipes, muffin and bread recipes
LOVE, CORN®  Snack Review with Moms Meet

LOVE, CORN® | Snacks, Soups, Salads, and Charcuterie Boards

February 9, 2021

My family was recently given the opportunity to try the tasty LOVE, CORN® snacks. These corn kernel treats have just the right amount of flavor and crunch with lots of savory goodness. (Sponsored by Moms Meet)

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In Recipes, Product Reviews Tags product review, recipes for busy mamas, family lifestyle blogger, Love Corn, Moms Meet
Carrot-Broccoli Bake with Chicken Recipe for Easy Lunches and Busy Mamas

Carrot-Broccoli Bake with Chicken Recipe

February 5, 2021

This Carrot-Broccoli Bake with Chicken is a new twist on my original Chicken Broccoli Bake recipe. Enjoy the extra veggies and the savory flavor!

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In Recipes Tags family lifestyle blogger, recipes for busy mamas, broccoli recipe, easy dinner recipes
Easy Stovetop Lasagna Recipe for Busy Mamas

Easy Stovetop Lasagna Recipe for Busy Mamas

June 22, 2020

Serve this Easy Stovetop Lasagna for Busy Mamas alone or with salad and bread of your choice. In just under an hour, busy mamas will have a warm comfort meal on the table for their families to savor.

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In Recipes Tags family lifestyle blogger, easy dinner recipes, recipes for busy mamas, ground beef recipes, italian recipes
Best Ever Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookie Bars Recipe and Reflections on a Simple Christmas in Our Country Cottage

Best Ever Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookie Bars Recipe and Reflections on a Simple Christmas in Our Country Cottage

December 28, 2019

I enjoy baking Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookie Bars during the Christmas holidays. It is the best ever cookie bar recipe, and it calls for a simple yellow cake mix, chocolate chips, water, oil, and an egg. In this post, I also reflect on my simple Christmas décor in our country cottage, the true meaning of Christmas, and family traditions.

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In Recipes, Cottage Décor Tags holiday recipes, desserts, cookie bars, seasonal, homemaking, Christmas, family lifestyle blogger, christmas home tour
Review of Chef Robert Irvine’s FitCrunch® Cheddar Cheese High Protein Puffs

Review of Chef Robert Irvine’s FitCrunch® Cheddar Cheese High Protein Puffs

August 24, 2019

Moms Meet recently offered me the opportunity to sample Chef Robert Irvine’s FitCrunch® Cheddar Cheese High Protein Puffs. With my love of chips and savory snacks, it was a no-brainer to try a healthy alternative to traditional chips! (Sponsored by Moms Meet)

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In Recipes, Product Reviews Tags Moms Meet, FitCrunch, product review
Amoré Hazelnut Mini Pies Recipe and a Review of Once Again™ Amoré Hazelnut Spread www.peppermintsandcherries.com

Amoré Hazelnut Mini Pies Recipe & a Review of Once Again™ Amoré Hazelnut Spread

April 30, 2018

This post is sponsored by Moms Meet, and I received free products to use. All opinions are 100% my own. Compensation for this post was provided, and this page may contain affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure.

I love formulating new recipes and can’t think of anything better than a recipe for a chocolate hazelnut pie! When I received the Once Again™ Amoré Hazelnut Spread, I wanted to make a recipe that my family would enjoy as a light snack but also one that wouldn’t take all day prep in the kitchen.

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In Recipes, Product Reviews Tags Moms Meet, Once Again™ Amoré Hazelnut Spread, desserts, holiday recipes, recipes for busy mamas
Tater Tot Casserole with Veggies Recipe

Tater Tot Casserole with Veggies

March 30, 2018

Tater Tot Casserole with Veggies combines all the flavor of comfort food goodness and sneaks in some tasty vegetables in an easy to prepare dish.

Tater Tot Casserole with Veggies combines all the flavor of comfort food goodness and sneaks in some tasty vegetables in an easy to prepare dish.

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In Recipes Tags ground beef recipes, easy dinner recipes, recipes for busy mamas
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Hi, I’m Kristin! I love trying new recipes, planting pretty flowers, learning new skills, organizing, and minimalist decorating. Join me for bits and pieces of the music of life as I share recipes, tips for mamas, encouragement, and personal stories!

Hi, I’m Kristin! Peppermints and Cherries is a family lifestyle blog featuring encouraging posts about home and family. Discover new recipes, follow along on family travel adventures, learn how to decorate with cottage charm, and find tips for cleaning, organization, and homeschooling.

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