The term MELBA refers to a variety of dishes, most notably TOAST, PEACH, and peche. The Melba TOAST is a thin, crisp TOAST that is usually served with soup or salad. The PEACH Melba is a dessert made with peaches, raspberry sauce, and vanilla ice cream. The Peche Melba is a variation of the PEACH Melba, but it is made with peaches poached in syrup and served with raspberry sauce and ice cream. All three dishes are named after Dame Nellie Melba, an Australian opera singer who was popular in the late 19th century.