Strawberry and orange compote

This zesty and fruity compote, from the kitchen of Napa chef Jeffrey Jake, can be added to crepes or shortbread for an easy dessert or to waffles or oatmeal for a decadent breakfast.

Lemon curd with rhubarb sorbet

In a word: refreshing! This dessert recipe comes from chefs Moriah Robison and Rayne Frey of Tabu Grill in Laguna Beach.

Chocolate beet cake

This cake is a hit around the firehouse at Mountain View Fire Station 1. The recipe is from Marisa Churchill's cookbook, "Sweet & Skinny: 100 Recipes for Enjoying Life's Sweeter Side without Tipping the Scales."

Grandma Esther's gingerbread

A California Bountiful reader shared this holiday recipe with us, suggesting it is equally delicious served warm with butter or cool with whipped cream.

Easy pistachio Bundt cake

Let them eat (pistachio) cake! This recipe is from the files of Jane Dewey, who grows pistachios in Yolo County with her husband, Harry.

Pistachio farmer's cookies

Jane and Harry Dewey have grown pistachios in Yolo County since the mid-1960s. These cookies are family favorites.

Pistachio divinity

While many traditional divinity recipes call for pecans, who's to say you can't use pistachios!

California walnut brittle

Golden raisin-lime scones

Raisins are one of the most well-known and versatile dried fruits available. Golden raisins are the featured fruit in these tender scones.

Pear bread pudding