Italian Grandma Makes Eggplant Parmigiana

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  • EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA INGREDIENTS:
    3 large Eggplant
    ½ Tbsp Black Pepper
    1 Tbsp Salt
    1 cups All Purpose Flour add Salt & Pepper, as needed enough to coat eggplant slices
    5 extra large Eggs
    ½ cup Vegetable Oil
    1 lb shredded Mozzarella
    1 cup grated Pecorino Romano Cheese
    Chopped Fresh Parsley
    Sliced Provolone Cheese (optional)
    Sauce/Gravy:
    ½ Onion
    3 cloves Garlic
    3 Tbsp Olive Oil
    2 qts Crushed Plum Tomatoes
    4-6 Fresh Basil Leaves
    1 tsp Oregano
    ½ tsp Black Pepper
    1 Tbsp Salt
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    FAQ:
    Who is this lady?
    Gina Petitti was born in 1935 in Faeto, Italy. Her family ran a farm in Italy and she met her husband, Vito, in the same town. In 1970 Gina, Vito, and her 4 children immigrated to America. Gina’s husband passed away in 2012, but she is surrounded by a large family, which includes 9 grandchildren, and lives 5 minutes away from her eldest daughter in New Jersey. Gina spends her time cooking, gardening, and being an active member of her local Church.
    Where does Gina get her recipes?
    Most of these recipes are from what she learned growing up in Italy, but some of them have evolved over time. She has also learned new recipes from friends and family in America. She is always eager to try new things.
    Why is no one helping her in the video?
    Grandma Gina doesn’t want help! Usually, it’s because we will slow her down or not do it “her way.” For the videos we only show her, but when the camera cuts we jump in and help form the cookies or prep for the next step.
    Why don’t we buy her a new...?
    Grandma Gina has a closet and garage full of new gadgets, spoons, forks, pots, etc… but she doesn’t like them because she is used to doing it with her old tools. She has fun getting her hands dirty!
    Who is behind the camera?
    Her retired son-in-law films, her daughter helps her prep, and she usually has one or two grandkids in the kitchen.
    Does Gina read the comments?
    We print out and show her how much love she gets from all her viewers, and she is very thankful and hopes you enjoy her cooking! Your comments bring her lots of joy, laughter, and inspiration to make more videos to share with you.
    Thank you for watching, we hope you subscribe, and we will see you in our next video!
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  • @user-pq8pi1uv9g
    @user-pq8pi1uv9g 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    This dear lady is such a blessing.

  • @monicagoldstein5413
    @monicagoldstein5413 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    If anyone does not like or enjoy this video just get out! Be thankful this sweet lady is sharing her delicious recipe! Be thankful! Thank the Lord for such a blessing!

  • @Robin-mj6jv
    @Robin-mj6jv 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    I love this lady. I've just found her today! I understand everything she is saying...I am black and do not speak Italian. She is easy to follow. Thank you for the videos. I am going to make some of the recipes.

  • @user-np5vy4ds5o
    @user-np5vy4ds5o 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    Those who make fun of this wonderful lady and chef are behaving childish and immature and need to grow up. This lady is an Italian with an accent and is joyfully when she cooks and sings, and should be applauded for her hard work and efforts on her channel. She cooks scrumptious dishes which I'm sure many of up enjoy. I know I do. And I'm grateful that we have such a talented chef cooking and demonstration these wonderful delicious recipes wifh us. Authentic Italian food. Kudos Ms. Gina and thanks.❤😊

    • @lexistapleton687
      @lexistapleton687 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I always love to hear her sing while she is cooking, I do too, even when I do dishes, cuz it hurts my back to do them, singing always helps!!!

    • @Mzpiro
      @Mzpiro 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I love her so much! 🇨🇦

  • @bobjones263
    @bobjones263 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Everyone should have a grandmother like her.

  • @karidozhier3105
    @karidozhier3105 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2050

    What a bunch of horrible people with the negative comments. Love the dish and the singing. This is a beautiful gift...made with love!

    • @kathykessinger720
      @kathykessinger720 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      I love it!

    • @JCX-9
      @JCX-9 4 ปีที่แล้ว +89

      Kari Dozhier i just thought the same before i saw your comment. Lot of sick people out there. 🤦‍♀️

    • @karidozhier3105
      @karidozhier3105 4 ปีที่แล้ว +149

      Ingrid Right....if you want to use less salt...do it. She says many times make it your own...this is how SHE makes it. If you don’t like it...quit watching. Simple!

    • @miriamtrowsdale5
      @miriamtrowsdale5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      I love it!!!
      Looks like delicious!
      Thanks so much Italian Grandma..

    • @delysiacowley8640
      @delysiacowley8640 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      love it

  • @ibanezmaestro5630
    @ibanezmaestro5630 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    You want to learn how to cook the best food in the world? You need an Italian mama. End of story. 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

  • @blueb4829
    @blueb4829 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    There is nothing like when your grandmother blesses you.

  • @tiffanypatterson5157
    @tiffanypatterson5157 3 ปีที่แล้ว +197

    I was captivated the entire time but then I fell in love when she started singing... What's better than this? Nothing can top grandma, singing and good food. ❤️❤️❤️

    • @jeannehelton5745
      @jeannehelton5745 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      You're a lovely grandmama, sweet and precious in Gods eyr !!!!!!!
      O love you dear sweet grandmama !!!

    • @Calondra1
      @Calondra1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      This was the best cooking video I have ever seen. When Grandma sings and cooks! Made my day love her♥️😘

    • @davidwayne8212
      @davidwayne8212 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Very delicious when I tried it the last time but I can see this gonna be super nice and delicious 😋 I just can’t want to try this

    • @sandraseeraj3151
      @sandraseeraj3151 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes happy lady why some people are haters I don’t understand

    • @vitocarpucci
      @vitocarpucci 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I totally agree with you Tiffany! it reminds me of my Nonna Maria who was from Turin.

  • @armoredchimp
    @armoredchimp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +202

    Everyone who has a grandparent that can cook some amazing dish, please record it like this for other people and future generations. This is genuinely valuable knowledge that shouldn't be lost to time. Even if you come from some culture or country that you think no one has heard of, record their recipes!!

  • @EvelyneCR
    @EvelyneCR 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    What a privilege to have this italian knowledgeable cook teaching delicious italian recipies for free on TH-cam! Thank you so much!

  • @dianeconti7602
    @dianeconti7602 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    What viewers don't understand is just how good Gina's English is. She certainly never had lessons and learned from life, a total immersion course. To do videos in English is very brave, not to mention generous. I immigrated to another country and after 33 years I can't speak this language as well as Gina. P.S. I am an English language teacher and Gina is a very fluent English speaker with very good pronunciation. Those who say they don't understand her need to go elsewhere. God bless you Nonna Gina! Grazi!

    • @maggieahrens6972
      @maggieahrens6972 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I understand. My Babcia came over from Poland when she was a young teenager with several others and she never did learn much English. I love listening to Grandma Gina. Love her. 💗❤️🥰

    • @Dontrip408
      @Dontrip408 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      She speaks exactly how my grandmother spoke, who also immigrated from Italy. I love it. Understood every word.

    • @evasilvalayton758
      @evasilvalayton758 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      To understand her you must listen, with love

    • @SweetChicagoGator
      @SweetChicagoGator ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Grandma Gina is awesome ! 🥰

    • @SweetChicagoGator
      @SweetChicagoGator ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@maggieahrens6972
      I got a grannie-bobcia from Poland also ! 🥰

  • @nancyespenshade7103
    @nancyespenshade7103 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Momma Gina what a treat to watch you cook and sing. My mother passed this year and it was almost like watching her in the kitchen. Thank you so much for sharing. God Bless

  • @justtanja7327
    @justtanja7327 2 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    I'm German and Black American woman from The USA. I am thoroughly loving Everything about you, your recipes, your videos. I feel like you care about feeding all of us good food. Keep on doing what you're doing. Thank you for sharing yourself to the world. God bless you and your family.

  • @saraorella835
    @saraorella835 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This is a recipe from the heart. She’s very brave to show us how to make this recipe in English. It’s not easy to explain anything in a foreign language. Good job abuelita linda. I understood you. She even sang for us, My grandmother use to sing all the time, what a beautiful bonus.

  • @BeachKid74-ct2ob
    @BeachKid74-ct2ob 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I know you get this all the time… but thank you so much for sharing ‘Nona Gina’ with us… my best friends, mom growing up was Italian. She reminds me so much of Nona Gina hearing her sing Ave Maria my heart cracked a bit. I miss my Mama Rose, and Nona Gina brings her back… ❤❤❤

  • @ranavisnja
    @ranavisnja 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    I love the way she talks, looks, cooks, sings. I love how clean her kitchen is. But most of all, I love how much she loves her family. They are lucky to have her.

  • @jeffren70
    @jeffren70 5 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    How can you thumbs down any of these video's? Even if you don't agree with the recipe you have to love the enthusiasm.

    • @hippiechicksmomma8691
      @hippiechicksmomma8691 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      They are jellous of this beauty I love her

    • @camcam6232
      @camcam6232 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      There are nasty people out there--just skip them . I loved this video!

    • @newday1813
      @newday1813 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Excuse them .They dislike themselves 😊

    • @carmenlebronpacht6830
      @carmenlebronpacht6830 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I love all her recipes, her stories and her happy singing. Such a nice and fun lady! Thanks for sharing all these wonderful recipes with us.

    • @lisat776
      @lisat776 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I feel I’m in the kitchen with my Nana again!

  • @911theanonymous
    @911theanonymous 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    What a precious woman. Her grandmother taught her songs about our Lady. So beautiful. Her family is lucky to have her. God bless you! ❤

  • @christiansgrandma6812
    @christiansgrandma6812 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Hun, I'm from New Orleans and this recipe is familiar to us with our Creole cooking. 💕 It. My most favorite part was your singing, even though I had no clue of the words. Yet when you held your arms to your chest and talked about your grandchildren, that did it for me 😢. You have a new subscriber my love. God bless you and your family.

    • @nolagirl2458
      @nolagirl2458 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m from New Orleans myself & I love her! Big Italian culture here

  • @roseian1608
    @roseian1608 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Nonna Gina is a national treasure!

  • @koalasez1200
    @koalasez1200 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Old style cooking by a woman who grew up in Italy. There are as many sauce recipes and methods as there are Italian women :-D . Way back when no one paid attention to how much salt was used....they salted everything. Before she talked about her grandma singing I knew that's how she must have grown up - the women in the kitchen all cooking together and learning from the previous generation. So different than now - no one learns from their mother or grandmother which is a sad thing. I'd give anything just to have my grandmother's recipes let alone videos of how she did things.

  • @charlotteshelton140
    @charlotteshelton140 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love it when she says "jusa lida bita" before she dumps a handful of whatever she's adding 😂.

  • @B-leafer
    @B-leafer หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Lovely!
    Not only do we get to enjoy mouth watering recipes, but we get serenaded too along the way! So heart warming!
    Ty so much!

  • @1cyclerider4god
    @1cyclerider4god 2 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    She is so sweet I love when she says a little salt and then she pours it all in

    • @andreab2627
      @andreab2627 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I know!!! 🧂🧂🧂

    • @1SafetyAngel
      @1SafetyAngel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      'Just a little a bit of a salt' OMG 😲 I couldn't stop smiling seeing all the salt Senora Gina used 😂

    • @laurayee2086
      @laurayee2086 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      My thinking exactly, too much salt, she is so lovely

    • @Angelina_Rose
      @Angelina_Rose 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      She reminds me so much of my grandma, how much salt grandma? A little bit, a little bit… haha

    • @dulcehajjar5826
      @dulcehajjar5826 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Grandma Gina is
      Amazing Lady !
      And good cook too

  • @davidpauker
    @davidpauker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    You are the happy Italian grandma I always wish I had in my kitchen when I was growing up!!!!!

  • @mariontarallo8100
    @mariontarallo8100 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    She is excellent and people should appreciate her. ❤🎉😊

  • @elizabethkusce2718
    @elizabethkusce2718 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You always bring tears of happiness when I see you and watch your videos. You remind me so much of my Nona Filomena, she was the best cook in the world to me. She came to Canada in 1965 and worked as a chef in restaurants in Toronto. Miss her dearly . Thank you so much for your videos

  • @Chuckiidee
    @Chuckiidee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    She is too adorable!!! Even though I am Puerto Rican, she reminds me of my mama so much. I’m glad I can watch someone who makes me feel like my mama is still here.

  • @maiyousof8211
    @maiyousof8211 4 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    I am following her videos for two reasons: first.. Because I love food & second.. Because this Italian grandmother is very nice 👍👍💖💖💖

    • @aaambrose
      @aaambrose 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes

    • @barbarabailey6871
      @barbarabailey6871 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I love to watch the artistry in those talented hands!

    • @gayfordaddai106
      @gayfordaddai106 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Grand Mama you are just great and enjoy yourself.good health ciao .

    • @teresasaponara943
      @teresasaponara943 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Love this lady

    • @beanitalewis9953
      @beanitalewis9953 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Just made this last night to take to work. Watching you step by step as it was my first time making eggplant parmigiana. And when I tell you that even the sauce at the bottom of the pan was gone. It was very delicious. Thank you!

  • @maloudelosreyes661
    @maloudelosreyes661 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Love you nonna Gina.. Miss my mom whenever i watch you cook.. ❤️

  • @emdm16
    @emdm16 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I made this recipe over a year ago and my mother-in-law who is 100% Italian stated it was the best she has ever had. It reminded her of her grandmother’s who came over from Acropoli, Italy. Agropoli is a town and comune located in the Cilento area of the province of Salerno, Campania, Italy. It is situated at the start of the Cilentan Coast, on the Tyrrhenian

  • @TaraLei35
    @TaraLei35 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    My husband just LOVES this recipe. He said, I will never leave you as long as you make me Grandma Gina's Eggplant Parmesan!

  • @jinousjeddi3946
    @jinousjeddi3946 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I really can not understand those who unliked this video !! She is so cute and such an excellent cook

    • @takaharifely6182
      @takaharifely6182 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks

    • @Anti-leftist7777
      @Anti-leftist7777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Maybe those who "unliked" followed her recipe and it sucked. It is not out of the question, just a thought.

    • @gracefalzon7117
      @gracefalzon7117 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Brava

    • @hadassahrose8295
      @hadassahrose8295 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I know, right! Recipe is good.

    • @henowillson934
      @henowillson934 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Some people are just not good.

  • @tatyanah7167
    @tatyanah7167 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I never had nana but if I did , I’d wanted her to be like this sweet lady! Grazie!

  • @dennisjames3232
    @dennisjames3232 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    THIS IS THE RECIPE MY FAMILY MADE. GOOD TO HAVE A REFRESHER COURSE! WHAT STRUCK ME IS THE CARE AND LOVE SHE IMPARTS TOTHE FOOD BECAUSE IT'S FOR HER FAMILY. BRINGS BACK MEMORIES OF MY GRANDMOTHER, MY MOM AND MY AUNTS IN THE KITCHEN ON SUNDAYS!

  • @marthaaustin3024
    @marthaaustin3024 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Not only are your recipes wonderful Gina;, I can tell by how you come across what a beautiful person you must be as well. I. enjoy watching your videos and everything I have made has been so delicious; The only thing I do is cut the recipes in half to suit our family size which you can do very easy. Thank you so much Gina for doing these videos and God bless you

  • @EPA18
    @EPA18 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    How could anyone possibly give this video a thumbs down???

  • @Naomisuchit
    @Naomisuchit ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This is the best Parmesano recipe on the whole internet

    • @Naomisuchit
      @Naomisuchit ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheFigaro666 Aubergine wouohave much flavour without lots of salt, same for tomato sauce

    • @evuful
      @evuful ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@TheFigaro666 it takes the water out, and softens it. Trust me it will not be sallty, because it goes away with the water. Some eggplant is bitter a bit sometimes, and the salt takes away the bitterness as well. if you like eggplant, you will love this recipe.

  • @SweetChicagoGator
    @SweetChicagoGator ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This Italian grandmother makes my day with her accent instructions, & her sweet demeanor.
    She is wonderful ! 🥰🤗

  • @hhgb6783
    @hhgb6783 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    I never leave any comments, however, this time couldn’t help but writing how much I enjoy watching your sweet grandma! She is awesome! Her voice is therapeutic, and she emanates so much kindness and love that I’m unable even to express! Please hug and kiss her from all of us!

  • @paulinelaflamme9027
    @paulinelaflamme9027 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love that she is making this for her grandchildren. What great memories for all of them.

  • @nicholabridgettewheeler
    @nicholabridgettewheeler ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thank you grandma for sharing with your world family. ❤
    I love your soothing prayer singing ❤

  • @worldover4616
    @worldover4616 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Part of the reason for the salt in the water that the eggplant sits in is to prevent bitterness that sometimes eggplant can be.

  • @lindsaywest823
    @lindsaywest823 6 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    All these people saying too much salt 🙄. She says over and over make it how you want so shut up. She makes it the way she wants to why even comment too much salt to Grandma who has been cooking probably longer than any of you have been alive. Anyway to Gina and her family thank a million times for sharing with us. I get so excited every time I see a new video. Keep posting and sending love from SC

    • @isia8544
      @isia8544 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      i didnt say i dont like so you can shut up it was only mine opinion

    • @vgffgfvdghhft6511
      @vgffgfvdghhft6511 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@isia8544 bravoooooo she's un respectful girl and she's poor of good behaviour.

    • @vgffgfvdghhft6511
      @vgffgfvdghhft6511 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      You shut up
      You need a lot of good behaviour.
      You should respect opinion of the other .
      Our complement not mean we dont like the gramma Gina we respect her and love her too much and all her recipes .
      Watch your mouth in another time .

    • @WillyWillis1965
      @WillyWillis1965 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      And you, young lady should learn respect for
      the opinions of others.

    • @wandamazzulo779
      @wandamazzulo779 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Hahahahaha straight to the point, Grandma is THE BEST!!!!!¡

  • @darbabylovesprince
    @darbabylovesprince 5 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    I love her broken English.

  • @acreymundo
    @acreymundo ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love you Gina. This is one of my favorite episodes. When you blessed your grandchildren, it moved me to tears. I admire your faith in God, your singing in reverence to the Blessed Madonna and your devotion to family. What more can a person have? Thank you for sharing your story and knowledge with us. May the Lord bless you and your family with good health and prosperity.

  • @globetrotting2628
    @globetrotting2628 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I wish I had an Italian Grandma that cooked for me all day long.

  • @bonniestieben
    @bonniestieben 3 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    I so love her. When I am in a bad mood, I put her on and she cures everything and makes the world a better peaceful place. God bless her.

    • @tatyanafadden2005
      @tatyanafadden2005 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You are so right- don't watch news- watch grandma cooking! Best therapy ever!

    • @connick7361
      @connick7361 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is so true! I can totally relax watching her cook. Love her! ❤

    • @EudoraPrice
      @EudoraPrice 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen!😍

    • @gladischavez07
      @gladischavez07 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ñ

    • @sandraseeraj3151
      @sandraseeraj3151 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      She does she sings tell story about her life she loves to cook for her family the best grandma ever

  • @Tesh01
    @Tesh01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    What a beautiful lady you are, spreading your love through amazing authentic food. Wishing you good health for many years to come. Thank you for sharing you great talents.

  • @jeanmarierock4603
    @jeanmarierock4603 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I need an Italian Grandma 💗

  • @sandybird1011
    @sandybird1011 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I was going to change the video but then I became entranced by this lady. I felt like I was in the kitchen with her. I would love to cook with her. Very welcoming atmosphere and good food. Very Italiano!

  • @As-zn3cd
    @As-zn3cd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    my mum is 93 an italian nonna who spent her life cooking fantastic food from simple ingredients like this lady brings tears to my eyes x

    • @aidafekir9523
      @aidafekir9523 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Angela Smith with less salt 😍🙏😄

  • @oleymorgan3635
    @oleymorgan3635 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    Anyone that doesn't love this sweet Italian grandmother has a real problem. God bless her Sweet Soul.

    • @ritazumbro3950
      @ritazumbro3950 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I love this lady

    • @jeanmalanga4649
      @jeanmalanga4649 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ritazumbro3950 toooo much SALT in Everything! High Blood Pressure!!!Sweet Lady though.

    • @connick7361
      @connick7361 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@jeanmalanga4649 l am also surprised at the amount of salt she uses. My family must be much more sensative to it. I can't use half of what she uses! So l just put less. She obviously knows what her family prefers or maybe there is more sauce in that pot that it appears to us. It does seem to go a long way.
      I love her, and her cooking. She is like a combination of some of my family members, words, gestures, style, etc. So relaxing watching her make stuff. ❤

    • @jeanmalanga4649
      @jeanmalanga4649 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@connick7361 Grandma seems so sweet. I think they all can handle it after all these years. My ankles Swell Right up. I love that cooking if you can take it that’s great! God Bless!

    • @edithjovin8911
      @edithjovin8911 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      0n

  • @ellenjolley
    @ellenjolley 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Keep cooking, keep singing, keep teaching us how to cook! Grazie Nonna Gina!

  • @lionelbanin
    @lionelbanin 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    God bless her hands! What an amazing recipe!

  • @coachsahani
    @coachsahani 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Grandma has won the internet and all our hearts! The part where she shares her joy and pride for grandchildren ❤️ adorable. I miss my grandma now.

    • @raynapoli5670
      @raynapoli5670 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      She mentions how she loved her dad and cooking his favorite meals..she started to cry..family meals together are so important but very rare nowadays

    • @dolorescook583
      @dolorescook583 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Neha, I am 80 & I miss my gramma & my Mother too. God bless you.

  • @maandren
    @maandren 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Please do not insult!! Italian's 🇮🇹 ARE wonderful people 🤗

  • @roballen7937
    @roballen7937 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you so much for this wonderfully detailed recipe. Our Mom and her Family immigrated from Scotland to the United States in 1925. They lived in an Italian-Jewish neighborhood in New Jersey. Mom always said that those wonderful Ladies taught them how to cook! Eggplant parmesan was one of Mom's signature dishes and one that she was most proud of!! Thank you for the memories!!! 😊😊😊😎👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

  • @christinebernhard9533
    @christinebernhard9533 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love grandma, God bless her. My Sicilian family eliminates the soaking by peeling the eggplant but the results are the same. I just love hearing her talk. I miss the broken English of my grandma. Keep cooking and I'll keep watching. It makes me happy to hear her.

  • @Flash023
    @Flash023 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Everyone neeeds an Italian grandmother like Gina

  • @julierawlins5984
    @julierawlins5984 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    "you like-a make, you no like-a no make" words to live by. love her.

    • @whatrwedoing6968
      @whatrwedoing6968 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      GRANDMA can say THOSE words ALL DAY and i am in owe of her

  • @MichaelSmith-xs4wp
    @MichaelSmith-xs4wp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I just bought Grandma Gina's cookbook from Amazon, it should arrive in a few days. I can't wait. "Winner! Winner! Grandma Gina's Dinner!"

  • @terry-vq6ed
    @terry-vq6ed ปีที่แล้ว +7

    LOVE HER STYLE!! WITH THE MOST BASIC INGREDIENTS, SHE CREATES THE MOST DELICIOUS MEDITERANIAN DISHES!!
    SHE IS SO EASY TO FOLLOW!! STEP BY STEP!
    THANK YOU NONNA!!

  • @lynettefreeman23
    @lynettefreeman23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I made this recipe today for 16 people 😂. It was delicious and I received lots of compliments. I did give you credit however, for sharing and teaching the recipe. Many thanks xox 😘😘😘

  • @DS-oopa
    @DS-oopa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Cooking something with love should be a joy! I love her happy singing! Super authentic, she's doing what she enjoys and making a delicious home-cooked meal from the heart. That's beautiful.

  • @pennymcginty497
    @pennymcginty497 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Makes me miss my grandma and elders hearing her voice. I love this. Food is love ❤️

  • @gretabrown1408
    @gretabrown1408 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you for showing us traditional Italian cooking

  • @sandymorado4430
    @sandymorado4430 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I just made 3 of ur Recipes tonight eggplant Parmesan, lasagna, and fettuccine and guess what I couldn’t take the credit I had to let everybody know where I got it from it is fabulous thank you!

  • @siobhanquinlan6922
    @siobhanquinlan6922 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    May this wonderful lady and her family be blessed....she brings joy to this world

  • @paulinalavayen2578
    @paulinalavayen2578 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    beautiful lady who sings with love !!! I enjoyed this video , she transmitted family love and also cooked sharing love

  • @colleencarlson845
    @colleencarlson845 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I love you Gina my mother could not cook but my grandmother could she was a beautiful cook you are such a lovely lady God bless you this food looks wonderful 😊

  • @roslynscott6036
    @roslynscott6036 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Grandma Gina is a magnificent woman. I love how she presents and interacts with the camera. She makes me feel as though i am in the kitchen with her. She is such an inspiration and a fabulous cook. Grandma Gina simplifies everything, she lets you know cooking is all about the love you give; how you nourish others without it appearing to be a chore. I love her videos, her authenticity and the warmth she exudes. God Bless You Grandma Gina!!!!!!

    • @ginalovullo2602
      @ginalovullo2602 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Roslyn Scott is love to spend a day with her. Just like how I grew up! Love to be with her!

    • @Jo-fp6gj
      @Jo-fp6gj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Gina,
      My name is Giussepina. I just want to tell you I discovered your TH-cam channel about a week ago and I just want to tell you that I love watching you cook. I stood by my Nonna's side in the kitchen from the time I was three years old. She taught me everything I know. It was amazing to watch her in the kitchen. She only had one arm she lost the other in an accident as a child and instead of letting it destroy her life she used it to make great meals for her family and Friends and blessed many people who are hungry or unfortunate. I have her name so I'm very proud to be her granddaughter. It was nothing short of miraculous how she was able to work in the kitchen she was very independent and very proud. My favorite dish was her pasta con piselli. There are some dishes that I did not get to learn to make from her such as her lentils and arancini .I just want to thank you for bringing us ( your viewers) into your home and for sharing your Love of Cooking with the world. You truly are a superstar! I love the songs you sing also I know them all My grandmother used to sing when she cooked. May God bless you and your beautiful family and thank you so much for sharing with us.

  • @jackieonate3439
    @jackieonate3439 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    love her singing. I'm Spanish but grew up with Italian neighbors and learned how to cook these dishes and even speak the language . They have an awesome culture.

  • @toniwalker5345
    @toniwalker5345 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Gina, I can watch you cook ALL day! I’m definitely going to make this delicious recipe, eggplant and Italian food is my favorite. Thank you for sharing your amazing skills in your kitchen & please don’t ever stop singing, your voice is beautiful. Only wish I lived next door to you so you can teach me how to really make authentic Italian food 😊. May God keep you enjoying your cooking and your beautiful grandchildren for many years to come dear lady.

  • @elainekelly674
    @elainekelly674 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I was so excited to see your video. My husbands Italian grandmother taught me hoewto make eggplant just like this. I was glad to see I still remembered it correctly.

  • @944gemma
    @944gemma 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You need wear a bib to watch this. The drool is out of control. Gina reminds me of and makes me think of my grandmothers. The accent. The food. The love.

    • @slaffkas
      @slaffkas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My wife can smell that roasted garlic!!!

  • @bebebutterfield1
    @bebebutterfield1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I'm not Italian but I love Italian food. Someone should make a business that allows a family to rent an Italian Grand Mother for a day. I would definitely rent you. We would cook, drink wine and giggle in the kitchen all day. It would be a fat day. Your family is so lucky to have you and I'm sure you are their greatest treasure.

  • @lenazaia2263
    @lenazaia2263 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I just love you, grandma I learned that for my grandmother to put the egg plants in the water and salt to take the better out of the egg plants I love all your cooking. I learned from you to how to make fresh pasta. I love your cooking. God bless you.👏👏🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @janetsimpson1296
    @janetsimpson1296 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    She’s so beautiful. I miss my grandmother cooking in the kitchen. ❤️

  • @joedesoto8609
    @joedesoto8609 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I could not imagine any negative comments on this cook. She is the real thing. guess a lot of us are not accustomed to the real thing. This is an Italian grandmother that knows how to cook. Thank you

    • @bobsaturday4273
      @bobsaturday4273 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I didn't see any negative comments , in fact yours and the other are the only indication of it

  • @tishifyouwish3509
    @tishifyouwish3509 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This day in age and people changing continuously grandmothers aren't like they used to be some of them don't even know about a stove. I am ecstatic to see this woman making homemade lasagna from scratch! I used to watch my grandmother's! I love all the videos I watched so far! Please don't stop what your doing❤! God bless you👍🙏

  • @catherinebrown9864
    @catherinebrown9864 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Beautiful mom. Sharing her gifts to us. Thank you. I learned something today. I will try putting egg in my eggplant. .thanks so much my earthly friends ..from Decatur Ga..implanted here from Manhattan NYC.

  • @christicyngier5988
    @christicyngier5988 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is the best! Thank you from those of us that do not have an Italian grandmother!!! You CANNOT find recipes like this in cook books or online!!! Authentic recipes are my favorite.

    • @Share721
      @Share721 ปีที่แล้ว

      She has a recipe book on Amazon. I just bought it. I love everything she makes

  • @legal_beagle5294
    @legal_beagle5294 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'm gonna cry...she's cooking and singing! OMG! I love this!

  • @lydiawilliams8737
    @lydiawilliams8737 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Grandmas are the same all over the world. I also watch videos of a grandma from India cooking for her grandchildren. Same love and pride in the details.

  • @sarahmiller5632
    @sarahmiller5632 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Gina’s family is so lucky to have her. Her food is delicious.

  • @edwardrodriguez8118
    @edwardrodriguez8118 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Italian Grandma! I love you so much. You are such a wonderful cook!!

  • @marialasso8892
    @marialasso8892 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    If you dont like to much. Salt just do what she told you . you used what is good for you and it depends how much you like. It. Some like it. Salty, some dont put salt. It depends on your taste. But it does not mean. To be cruelly or mean.
    You show respect. And youre maners. That's if you now what that means. Bless you all.

  • @casham6239
    @casham6239 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank you! So many ways! First for the recipe, No one can understand why a Polish/American woman adores eggplant parmesan! I ask for it once a year and they think I'm nuts! Secondly, you remind me of how both my grandmothers cooked. By taste and touch. And I had no problem understanding you. I grew up with family who constantly struggled with English. And lastly, I worked in a nursing home and would talk to women (mostly Ethnic) about food. You gave me joy thinking of all their faces light up when we talked about their special dinners or desserts they made. Don't stop. You inspire more people than you can imagine. 🌹🌹🌹

  • @galinakulikovska2760
    @galinakulikovska2760 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Italian grandma you are perfect!

  • @lisas4453
    @lisas4453 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I LOVE NONNA GINA!!! You give me, a 3rd generation Sicilian-American, such great tips!! I also love that she seasoned the flour and the egg along with the eggplant...seasoning everything makes a great meal

  • @aprilblossom9268
    @aprilblossom9268 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is my therapy! For 27 years I had an Italian neighbour so this is like visiting her 😊 very inspiring for cooking too x

  • @valeskamoran8750
    @valeskamoran8750 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Your family is so fortunate to have you cook for them and you are blessed to have them to cook for. A symbiotic relationship which gives your family a good “glue” to cement the love and support you have for each other. Your good mood and obvious good health is the proof that families that serve each other with joy are the foundation of a generous society. Bless you all!

  • @jerryduong957
    @jerryduong957 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Common people, in this video we just learn the techniques of how to cook this dish.
    Adjust the ingredients to your own taste. There are no rules in cooking. More or less are up to you .
    Cooking is different than baking .
    With baking all of the ingredients have to be exact measurements .
    LoL ! She must be really good to have 995k subscribers !

  • @cherylshaimas8238
    @cherylshaimas8238 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    This lady is very happy and she loves to share what she does,I love her singing they all love to sing ,I grew up around Italian people they are wonderful people.

  • @venven24
    @venven24 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I made this tonight and it was one of the best meals I've ever had in my life. Thank you so much, grandma Gina. I'll make many more of your recipes in the future. Grazie.

  • @azraamjad2236
    @azraamjad2236 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Great lady... with lots of inspiration

  • @rene2727
    @rene2727 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have a recipe for this dish a friend gave me 40 yrs ago and is so similar to yours. The only difference is ricotta cheese. I was not able to watch my friends mother make it so I was delighted to watch you cook! And I love your accent and the love you have for your grandchildren is precious. ❤

  • @mabirk
    @mabirk 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    You remind me of my Grandma so much! She and Grandpa were born near Naples, Italy and came here before WW2. She measured spices, etc., like you, Grandma Gina. Much love

    • @douglasthompson9414
      @douglasthompson9414 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      That's where my grampa and grandma came from to.

    • @dominiccavaiuolo1110
      @dominiccavaiuolo1110 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Mine too. From a little town called Beltiglio near Benevento😊