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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
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
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
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
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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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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
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
Strawberry and White Chocolate Cookie Bars Recipe, Cake Mix Cookie Bars

Strawberry and White Chocolate Cookie Bars

January 31, 2018

Strawberry and White Chocolate Cookie Bars are the easiest cookie bars ever! All you need is a strawberry cake mix and a couple of other ingredients for this simple Valentine’s Day dessert! Package the cookie bars in a bag, attach a card, and you will have Valentine’s Day treats to give as class and teacher gifts!

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In Recipes Tags desserts, cookie bars, holiday recipes, recipes for busy mamas
Veggie Casserole Recipe for Easter Dinner, Holiday Recipe Ideas

Veggie Casserole for Easter Dinner

March 13, 2016

This Veggie Casserole for Easter Dinner is made using frozen vegetables, sour cream, cheese, and cream soup. Serve with ham, green beans, deviled eggs, and potato salad and you have a complete Easter or anytime meal!

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In Recipes Tags recipes for busy mamas, easy dinner recipes, holiday recipes, family lifestyle blogger, side dish recipes, seasonal
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.

About Kristin

Norwex® Independent Consultant