Makes 8 parfaits / Prep time: 10 min / Source: CookingontheFrontBurner.com

Ingredients:

8 meringue cookies (vanilla, strawberry or other flavor as desired)

1-1/2 cups Cool Whip, thawed

1 cup raspberries plus 8 raspberries for garnish

Directions:

1. Coarsely chop the meringue cookies and divide evenly between 8 shot glasses or small cups.

2. Take the 1 cup of raspberries and cut them in small pieces (quarters for regular sized berries, sixths for large berries).

3. Place cut raspberries in a bowl, add half the Cool Whip (3/4 cup) and stir to release the color. Divide evenly over the cookies.

4. Evenly divide remaining Cool Whip over the top and place one whole raspberry on top for garnish.

Makes 2 cups / Prep: 40 min / Source: Saveur.com

Ingredients

2 tbsp. dried lavender

2 Earl Grey tea bags

3 cups sugar

4 tbsp. unsalted butter, cubed and chilled

Directions

1. Place lavender and tea bags in a bowl. Pour 1 cup boiling water over and let cool to room temperature.

2. Strain into a saucepan and add sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cook, without stirring, until amber colored, about 20 minutes.

3. Remove from heat and whisk in butter. Let cool slightly before serving.