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"This simply elegant ice, a mix of peach nectar and Prosecco, has been made famous at Harry's Bar in Venice. Serve it in flutes and top with Prosecco for a lovely aperitif. It is also good on its own, especially between courses. From the May 2005 issue of Bon Appétit. The 'cooking time' is, of course, the 'freezing time'...."

Ingredients: hot water, sparkling white wine...

"This is a DELICIOUS recipe I found in Complete Italian Cooking by Sonja Grey. The book says that these are a specialty of the Piedmont region in the north of italy."

Ingredients: sliced almonds, fresh lemon rind...

"Ahhhh amaretto! Found this breakfast recipe on the Disaronno website. Sounds positively delicious and so romantic... after all.. amaretto is the liquor of love."

Ingredients: cream cheese, eggs...

"Fire up your grill for this elegant and tasty summer meal. The balsamic glaze can be made up to a week ahead and kept until you're ready to use it. This is quick and easy to make but also very impressive. My entry in the "Ready, Set, Cook" competition."

Ingredients: cider vinegar, cracked black pepper...

"Created in Venice, Italy, then promoted in restaurants such as the Olive Garden, this drink is now widely popular in the US, particularly in the New York area. This is a non alcoholic version of the classic bellini."

Ingredients: sparkling apple cider, peaches...

"Make up to a day ahead and store in a covered container in the fridge."

Ingredients: clear honey, golden superfine sugar...

"For World Tour II -Italy. Thought this dessert sounded wonderful during Peach Season. Recipe source: Bon Appetit (September 1986)"

Ingredients: Frangelico, hazelnuts...

"Gives the term 'stone fruit' a whole new meaning. Use fruits that are available to you. Can sub herb with lemon zest and Amaretto may be subbed for the anise-flavored liqueur. By Lucy Waverman."

Ingredients: lemon balm, black plums...

"This one sounds good to me!"

Ingredients: Grand Marnier, heavy cream...

"From the Barefoot Contessa At Home cookbook. She says her friends George Germon and Johanne Killeen had it in their cookbook, Cucina Simpatica, made with apples. She decided to try her own variation with summer fruit. It's juicy and makes a sweet and perfect light summer dessert! Enjoy!"

Ingredients: fresh blueberries, ice water...

"It makes a simple first course."

Ingredients: olive oil, peaches, prosciutto...

"This is from my Eat Well Stay Well cookbook. I haven’t tried it yet, but I’m typing it up for ZWT II. Serves 4"

Ingredients: amaretti cookies, peaches...

"Cooking Light July 2003"

Ingredients: egg yolks, marsala wine...

"An 'adults only' version of a wonderful dessert."

Ingredients: sweet marsala wine, sliced almonds...