Peach Melba

Spumoni adds an Italian flair to a classic dessert in this recipe by Chef Angelo Micheli, chef/owner of Pasquini's Fine Italian Food in Live Oak.

Zeppole with chocolate hazelnut dipping sauce

Honey lavender cheesecake

This is a great recipe for a cheesecake that you can partially prepare in advance and freeze until you're ready to use.

Mixed berry trifle

This chef-developed recipe features a quartet of fresh California berries. It may be made up to a day in advance and kept refrigerated.

Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting

Manuela's pan di Spagna (Italian sponge cake)

Manuela Zaretti-Carling and husband James Carling make a lemon liqueur called limoncello according to a recipe handed down from Manuela's Italian grandmother

Flourless chocolate meltdown

Pomegranate cheesecake

Strawberry shortcake

Lavender and chocolate creme brulee