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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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Roasted Red Pepper & Artichoke Tapenade
Delicious, addicting tapenade, great for dinner parties, with many other uses as well. Everyone will want the recipe, and it's so easy....
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Tomato Soup with Coconut & Basil
I was in Park City, Utah skiing when I had the privilege of trying a coconut milk based tomato soup at this tiny restaurant in town....
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Tuna Niçoise Salad
Trying to copy-cat one of my favorite salads from one of my top restaurants, I came up with this delicious rendition. Lots of good stuff...
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Chicken Fajita Bowl
Super simple, low carb, high protein meal. A great way to eat clean without the added fat, and very filling as well. I like to cook...
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Broccoli Leek Soup
Love making healthy soups during the colder months. Cuz it's kinda hard to have soup in Arizona during those summer months. But soups...
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Bang'n Banana Bread
Go Bananas! B-A-N-A-N-A-S! How many times have you bought bananas, then took too long to eat them all and they started turning brown and...
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Zoodles with Avocado Pesto Sauce
Recipe by Eat Yourself Skinny I am always looking for a delicious, healthy and satisfying side dish, and this one does it. Goes great...
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Avocados....the GOOD fat
Who doesn't love some yummy avocado toast, or guacamole? Did you know that avocados are rich in healthy fats which has been shown to...
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Chocolate Chip Caramel Cookie Bars
My favorite cookies came from Sprouts, and this was an attempt to copy them, which took several tries. Turns out, Sprouts buys the cookie...
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PIZZA Time!
Trying to keep it healthy.... this one is made with a cauliflower crust, no sauce, and just some yummy toppings. This makes for a great...
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Corn Fiesta Salad
This is my friends favorite go-to salad I make for a party. Perfect side to anything you put on the grill. Easy to make-ahead and dress...
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Best Turkey Burgers
These burgers are delicious, and full of flavor. Bonus part is, they have great ingredients that help boost your metabolism. Perfect to...
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Teriyaki Steak Yakisoba
I love me a sweet teriyaki sauce, and just love this noodle bowl with veggies and steak. Great combo with the homemade teriyaki sauce,...
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Asparagus Soup
During the colder winter months, who doesn't love soup to warm your soul? This tasty asparagus soup recipe can be made with or without...
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Chicken, feta, pesto & sun-dried tomato stuffed croissants
These chicken stuffed croissants with a pesto sauce, sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese make a great appetizer for any type of party. You...
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Mom's Macaroni Salad
Elbow macaroni, celery, sweet relish, and hard-boiled egg make up my mom’s macaroni salad. Light and flavorful, you think you will eat...
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Croissant Breakfast Sandwich
Flaky croissants, two kinds of cheese, bacon, and eggs make up this scrumptious breakfast casserole. Perfect for a Sunday brunch to begin...
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Bang'n Blueberry Coffee Cake
After trying several different combinations, I have finally created the best blueberry coffee cake recipe ever. This cake is so moist,...
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Grilled Honey Mustard Shrimp
Big fan of shrimp? I am and during the summer, nothing is better than to add some skewered shrimp to the bar-b-q at a pool party, or...
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