Kitchen on the Cliff with Giovanna
5 recipes converted from their YouTube cooking videos.
Creamy Italian Hot Chocolate
A thick, velvety Italian-style hot chocolate made with oat milk, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and dark chocolate. This comforting winter drink is rich, slightly sweet, and perfect for cozy evenings.
Polenta with Mushrooms
A comforting Northern Italian dish of creamy cornmeal polenta (penta) topped with a rich mushroom stew made from an assortment of fresh and rehydrated dried mushrooms, finished with butter, parsley and a splash of heavy cream.
Cassata Siciliana
A classic Sicilian holiday cake made with a light pandispania sponge, soaked in sweet Marsala wine and layered with ricotta‑based chocolate and citron fillings. Finished with a silky ricotta frosting, almond coating and candy‑cherry garnish, this cake is both elegant and deeply flavorful.
Orange Marmalade
A bright, sweet preserve made from navel oranges, sugar syrup, and a splash of brandy, plus a silky orange marmalade. The recipe removes bitterness by pre‑boiling the fruit, then layers the slices in sterilized jars for a year‑long pantry staple that evokes sunny Sicilian orchards.
Easy Sicilian Desserts to Beat the Summer Heat
Two classic Sicilian summer desserts: Bianco Mangiare, a silky milk pudding flavored with lemon peel, and Jello di Melone, a refreshing watermelon‑based pudding spiced with cinnamon and cloves. Both are chilled overnight, then garnished with pistachios, edible geranium flowers, chocolate chips, and whipped cream for a beautiful, festive finish.