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Hi! I'm Darci. Thanks for visiting Keep it in the Kitchen. I have been passionate about food, cooking, exploring recipes and health for most of my life. I love throwing dinner parties with friends and enjoying great wine. In my blog you will find lots of recipes, as well as articles about how to get and stay healthy. I hope you enjoy it.


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Kitchen Burn Remedy - no blistering
If you ever forget to put on a potholder before grabbing a very hot pan, or bump your arm on the hot oven door, you MUST do this one...


Spinach & Feta Frittata
Whether y0u are making a weekend breakfast for the family, or possibly guests, this is great go-to for sharing. However, when there is no...


Creamy Tuscan Shrimp with Orza Pasta
Full of flavor, and fairly easy to cook. Great dish to serve for a dinner party or your family (if they like shrimp) with some garlic...


Tuscan Chicken
This is so delicious and full of flavor. Add some pasta, zoodles or rice for extra carbs if needed. You can also substitute the coconut...


All about Turmeric (pronounce too-mer-ik)
Did you know that this bright yellowish aromatic powder is obtained from the rhizome (root part of a plant) of an Asian plant related to...


Why Salmon?
Salmon is one of the most popular fish options in America. I recently learned that the USA prohibits fishing for salmon from the...


Let's talk about Kale!
This dark leafy green vegetable can be quite intimidating to some, or just off-putting. But if you can find the right recipes, this...


Benefits of Ginger
Ginger comes from a flowering plant originating in Southeast Asia. It is closely related to turmeric, cardamom, and galangal. The rhizome...


Cinnamon
This sweet spice has tons of health benefits. If you can find a way to slip it into your daily routine, its recommended. Cinnamon offers...


Every Kitchen Needs Basic Cooking Utensils
A couple years ago, I had a friend whose New Year’s resolution was to learn how to cook. Apparently, he could barely boil pasta or cook...


Zesty Coleslaw
This is not your ordinary coleslaw recipe....it's got a different flavor with the added cilantro and spices. But it is absolutely...


Sautéed Kale with Garlic, Bacon & Beans
Always trying to include something green in every meal, this is one of my favorite "go-to" recipes. I make this and eat it over a...


Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnuts
A bulbous root in shape, the usually deep red (or golden) roots of garden beets can be boiled, roasted or steamed. I also just recently...


Borscht Stew
I once had a Russian roommate. When he learned that I had never tried Borscht stew, and that it was my dad's favorite thing when I was...


Heirloom Tomato Salad
This heirloom tomato salad is best made with smaller "cherry" size tomatoes, if you can find them. If not, using the larger size will...


Cod Ceviche
Light, healthy and tasty..... my favorite type of food. I also did a shrimp ceviche with the same ingredients, only I boiled the shrimp...


Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Did you know that Brussels sprouts contain excellent levels of vitamin C and vitamin K, with moderate amounts of B vitamins, such as...


Deviled Eggs (with bacon optional)
Deviled eggs make a great protein and low-calorie snack during the day, and are perfect for an appetizer or potluck item. These deviled...


Roasted Broccoli
Always trying to find healthy (and tasty) recipes that are clean, dairy-free, and yummy. We all need more vegetables in our lives, so add...


BEST Glazed Carrots
There are many ways to glaze carrots, but this is the best recipe you will find, I promise. Refreshing, fresh, slight sweetness with a...
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