Rara Bakes:  A Recipe Blog
Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Pictures Are Not Working Here

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Pictures are just not working out in my new apartment. There's not enough light to get decent ones. I've been cooking quite a bit,...
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Friday, November 11, 2011

Vegetarian Tortilla Soup

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This soup comes together very quickly--it's great for dinner right after a long day at work. I added the zucchini because I live in Uta...
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Thursday, November 10, 2011

Simple Flaxseed Crackers

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I'm sorry for the lack of posts lately. I moved a few months ago (for the sixth time since this blog started) and the lighting in this ...
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Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Smashed White Bean Avocado Club

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I like mayonnaise, much more than I should. Sandwiches without mayo usually just don't work for me. However, this one is delicious! I...
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Monday, August 22, 2011

Sesame Chicken Salad

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I love the flavor of this salad. If you don't have a food processor, chop everything finely for similar results. Sesame Chicken Salad...
Sunday, August 21, 2011

Green Smoothie

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I tried green smoothies a few times in the past, and I never liked them. Then I tried a magical addition and suddenly they were fabulous. ...
Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Greek Spaghetti Squash

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This is the first time I've cooked spaghetti squash, and I was quite happy with the results. You'll only end up using about 1/2 of ...
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Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Strawberries Romanoff

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Plain strawberries would be more healthy, but as far as desserts go this is DELICIOUS and fairly healthy. This is my newest favorite recipe...
Thursday, July 7, 2011

Pesto

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I started my garden terribly late this year. In fact, I only planted it about two weeks ago. However, my basil is already growing well and...
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Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Sprinkle Sandwich Cookies

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A recipe similar to this one has been in my "to be baked" file for a long time. I decided to try out a homemade Funfetti mix rath...
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Monday, June 27, 2011

White Chocolate Brownies

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I'll admit that the first bite I took of these brownies was not my favorite. Due to my impatience and sweet tooth, I tried to eat one l...
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Sunday, June 12, 2011

Frosty Lime Mini Cheesecakes

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Now that Utah's finally started to warm up it's time for frozen desserts. I made these in my mini cheesecake pan but next time I ...
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Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Homemade Cheez-Its

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These homemade Cheez-Its have the perfect flavor. Really. They're worth a try! Homemade Cheez-Its 1 cup flour 4 Tbsp butter 8 oz shred...
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Sunday, June 5, 2011

Peanut Butter Dip for Apples

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Plain apples are good, but plain apples + peanut butter dip is even better! This would make a good brownie frosting as well. Peanut Butter ...
Monday, May 30, 2011

Tangy Mustard Chicken

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I've been using chicken thighs more often lately--they have more flavor than chicken breasts and cost less too. The thighs do have a hi...
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Corn Salsa

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I ate this delicious salsa with tortilla chips, but I think it would be great on top of tacos or burritos as well. It should be fairly chea...
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Saturday, May 14, 2011

Apple Muffins

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Here is this morning's "let's see what I have in the pantry" recipe. These muffins are best served warm with a little bit...
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Sunday, May 1, 2011

Brazilian Cheese Puffs

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These cheese puffs are deceptive--they're light and fluffy, but as soon as you bite into one you realize that they are deliciously gooey...
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Sunday, April 24, 2011

Romaine Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing

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The original title of this salad is something along the lines of "Winter Salad with Fruit"; but, I made it for Easter dinner and I...
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Saturday, April 23, 2011

Cranberry Apricot Cookies

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These are my new favorite cookies--there's so many good things in them that I don't know how anyone could resist. They don't see...
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Thursday, April 21, 2011

Grill-Roasted Turkey Breast (for Gas Grill)

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Last Sunday I was planning to toss this turkey breast in the slow cooker, go to church, and come home to a delicious dinner. That plan fail...
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Creamy Quinoa Primavera

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Have you tried quinoa? It seems to be the newest wonder food that's popping up in recipes everywhere. Quinoa is a grain that is unique b...
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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Slow Cooker Pear Sauce

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I bought quite a bit of fruit early last week, and then went out of town for the weekend. When I came home, there was a big bowl full of ov...
Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Balsamic Pasta Salad

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This salad was a good accompaniment to our mid-Conference picnic. General Conference is always a rejuvinating weekend full of uplifting mess...
Thursday, March 31, 2011

Ham & Corn Sandwiches

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This sandwich is one of my favorite childhood foods. It seems to have just the right combination of flavors. These freeze very well--assembl...
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Monday, March 28, 2011

Doughnuts with Strawberry Glaze

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Mmmmm. These doughnuts were a fun Sunday morning project. The glaze is my favorite part! Doughnuts with Strawberry Glaze 1/4 cup warm wate...
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Chicken Enchiladas

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Today is the first time that I've made this recipe. I really liked it! The original recipe calls for flour tortillas; but, corn seemed ...
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Five Minute Fudge

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I'll admit that this fudge isn't as delicious as the more labor-intensive fudge recipes. However, it is still pretty good. It'...
Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

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The recipe for this salad came from Mary Perkins--a kind old woman who lived up the street from me when I was a child. Mary had an English ...
Saturday, March 12, 2011

Muenster Macaroni and Cheese

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Muenster cheese is one of my favorites. I love it in salads and on sandwiches. When I saw this recipe for a mild mac 'n cheese with Mu...
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Homemade Milanos

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It's Girl Scout Cookie booth time! Hurray! This post actually doesn't have anything to do with Girl Scouts--but I wanted to put in...
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Sunday, March 6, 2011

Parmesan Ranch Meatballs

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I haven't made it to the grocery store for awhile, but I fortunately had all the ingredients for these meatballs. It's always nice ...
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Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi Soup

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Have you tried gnocchi before? They're delicious little potato dumplings that add an interesting texture to this soup. You can find gn...
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