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.
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.
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.
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.
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.