Happy Tuesday everyone! What a crazy past few weeks it’s been around here. Just back home last night from a week in sunny AZ and had a great time with my family and friends despite the wicked heat. It’s funny how quickly the boys and I forgot how hot AZ gets in the summer. We’ve been so spoiled with the mid 70′s around here in CA!

With summer as unpredictable as it is, I will occasionally be highlighting some of my past favorite recipes to keep up with everything going on. I’ve organized a couple of my very favorite summer treats to share with you all today since I haven’t stepped foot in my kitchen for a while. Hope you all will enjoy a blast from the past! This little parfait and my raspberry blondies are the perfect way to perk up any summer! Enjoy!

Honeyed Strawberry Shortcake Yogurt Parfaits

4.5 oz package shortcakes, 4 count, cut into cubes
16 oz reduced fat vanilla yogurt
1 Cup chopped fresh stawberries
8 teaspoons honey
1 package Nature Valley Oats n’ Honey Crunchy Granola Bars (2 in package), crushed

1. Place an even layer of shortcake into 4 little parfait glasses. Top evenly with a couple spoonfuls of yogurt, then about ¼ Cup strawberries. Drizzle each cup with 1 teaspoon honey then top with a Tablespoon of crushed granola bar. Repeat this layering one more time and serve.

4 servings

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¼ Cup butter class

¾ Cup white chocolate chips

½ Cup sugar

¼ Cup brown sugar

1 Cup flour

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

½ Cup white chocolate chips

2 eggs

2 Tablespoons sour cream

1 Cup fresh or frozen raspberries

½ Cup finely chopped pecans

2 Tablespoons sanding sugar

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Melt butter in microwave safe bowl. Stir in ¾ Cup white chips until melted and smooth. In a large bowl add the sugar, brown sugar, flour, baking powder, salt and ½ Cup white chips. In a small bowl whisk the eggs and sour cream. Pour into the dry ingredient bowl along with the melted white chip mixture. Mix until just combined.

2. Pour into an 8×8 inch baking dish lined with foil that’s been sprayed with cooking spray. Top evenly with 1 Cup raspberries. Mix the chopped pecans and sanding sugar in a small bowl until combined then sprinkle over top of blondies. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until toothpick comes clean from center.

9 blondies

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Other recipes you may enjoy...

• 
  Double Chocolate Brownie Mini Chip Cookies
• 
  Cinnamon M&M Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
• 
  Pumpkin Gingersnap Ice Cream
• 
  Chocolate Cake S’mores Cookies
• 
  Biscoff Marshmallow Crescents

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1. 1
   Patsyk says:

   June 30, 2009 at 11:45 am

   Looks like you've been enjoying summer so far! Love those recipes you are sharing… so perfect for a summer evening at home, or to take along for a bbq.

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   Lisa says:

   June 30, 2009 at 12:50 pm

   Great pictures and I love the parfait.

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   Sara says:

   June 30, 2009 at 1:36 pm

   Great pictures and yummy recipes!

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   Nutmeg Nanny says:

   June 30, 2009 at 4:37 pm

   Your boys look so happy!!! That parfait looks fantastic too:)

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   Leslie says:

   June 30, 2009 at 7:06 pm

   Thanks so much for sharing your adorable photos!

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   Denise says:

   June 30, 2009 at 10:28 pm

   Pictures are great I cant wait until our vacation at the beach..

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   Justin says:

   June 30, 2009 at 10:32 pm

   oh man, those blondies look fantastic

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   We Are Not Martha says:

   June 30, 2009 at 10:41 pm

   I'm loving the way the parfait looks!! So pretty! Happy summer

   Sues

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   Jenny says:

   July 1, 2009 at 12:00 am

   Well darn, I think I must make those blondies. They look scrumptious. Thanks for sharing. Be glad you escaped. It was like 111 here today. Ick.

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    Sharon says:

    July 1, 2009 at 12:36 am

    Love the pics of you and the kids! They're adorable.

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    NikiTheo says:

    July 1, 2009 at 10:02 am

    Raspberry Blondies?!?!? OMG! I want I want I want!!!!

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    Maddy says:

    July 1, 2009 at 1:24 pm

    mmm I'm so trying those blondies! they look delish!

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    La Table De Nana says:

    July 1, 2009 at 8:38 pm

    Is that you and your boys?

    You remind me me of here.. my daughters and their boys..
    You are such a lovely family!

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    GypsyMommy says:

    July 1, 2009 at 10:49 pm

    Yum! It looks like you are having a fun summer.

    I love your blog and have nominated you for an award, available at my blog.

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    Kelly says:

    July 2, 2009 at 1:49 pm

    Not fair! We've been having the exact opposite weather.

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    Chef Chuck says:

    July 3, 2009 at 9:45 am

    Hi Jenny, Nice to see you and your family having fun!! Enjoy

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    SavoringTime in the Kitchen says:

    July 3, 2009 at 10:42 pm

    We love AZ and vacationed there for many years. Scottsdale – I love it! Our daughter (28) does business in CA and visits OC 4x a year and loves it too. Beautiful boys you have!

    Happy 4th!

    ~Susan

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    Marta says:

    July 4, 2009 at 5:00 pm

    Nice to see you're enjoying this summer and enjoying lots of each other! Nothing like a day at the beach with the kids!
    Thanks for these great summer desserts, I especially want those parfaits

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    Irene says:

    July 4, 2009 at 7:41 pm

    Those blondies are calling my name! Seriously, the weather here has been amazing since July started, right? Your kids are really really cute.

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    Katie says:

    July 5, 2009 at 6:04 pm

    YUM! I love the flavor combos!

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    Simply...Gluten-free says:

    July 6, 2009 at 7:13 am

    Looks like you are having a fabulous summer! How cute are those kids?!

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