Italian Grandma Makes Stuffed Eggplant
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- Опубліковано 8 тра 2018
- Stuffed Eggplant:
3 large Eggplant
1 large Onion - coarsely chopped
3 cloves Garlic - sliced
2 + 3 stalks Celery - chopped
1/4 cup Fresh Basil - chopped
1/4 + 1/8 cup Parsley - chopped
10 + 22 oz Peeled Plum Tomatoes - crushed
1 cup Bread Crumbs - approx
1 cup grated Pecorino Romano Cheese - approx
1 tsp Powdered Garlic
1 Tbsp Oregano
4 medium Potatoes - sliced ½ inch thick
3 medium Carrots - large chunks
Olive Oil
Water
5-6 Fresh Basil Leaves - torn & sprinkled on top
Salt & Pepper to Taste
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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.
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Oh Gena, when you talk about missing your Mother and Grandmother, you make me cry. I miss mine, too. I'm 66 years old and it never gets any easier, does it?! When you love someone, you will always miss them. I love your videos, your cooking, your songs and your family stories. I wish you could go on forever :) Your friend from South Dakota. Marge B
I miss my nonnas and my mama too
So true!!!
There is goodness in this woman that shines through in every gesture and word. Love her to bits.💕
Your mother and grandmother are smiling from heaven down on you. Such a wonderful lady you are, Gina. God bless you always.
That's where I thought my dear grandmother and grand aunt I loved and miss so much were... in Heaven, but later I learnt that all who have died have gone back to dust (Genesis 1:7; 3:19) and they are not aware of anything now (Ecclesiastes 9:5) but one day they will be resurrected just like Lazarus was brought back to life by Jesus (John 11:11-14; 11:17-44; 5:28&29; Acts 24:15). God does not lie about the promises he makes and He also resurrected his beloved son Jesus as proof that all others will also come back to life. So, like me, Gina can hope to meet her Mum and grandmother again at that time. They are just resting in peace right now.
@@lizettegonsalves7878 as far as my reading and learning kbow that our bidy turns ti dust but soul never dies and remains alive for ever and does not loose it’s conscious or memory and those of deceased loved ones which have a good account with their Lord are permitted to visit their family periodically . I experience these very often .
@@sbg7262 I’m so sorry I took so long to read my mail and see your message. Thank you for sharing your experience. I too used to be confused about the condition of the dead and if they were really alive somewhere. Now I am not, because Jesus himself said that God’s Word is the truth (John17:17) so it has all the truthful answers. Jesus likened death to sleep (John 11:11&14) since God has the power to bring the dead, back to life, as He (God) did with His own beloved son, Jesus, when He (God) resurrected him (Jesus) on the 3rd day and He (God) gave his son, Jesus, the power to resurrect Lazarus who had been dead for 4 days (John 11:17 & 40-44). During those 4 days Lazarus was dead and not living anywhere otherwise he would not need a resurrection, if he, or as you say, his soul, was alive elsewhere, right s bg? Likewise He can awaken those who have died as Martha too believed in the resurrection on the last day, that is, some time in the future as also promised in John 5:28&29 and in Acts 24:15 which says that there is going to be a resurrection (in the future). It is so comforting to know that the dead have not been forgotten by God, don’t you think so? Also you may want to read Ezekiel 18:4&20. Both those verses say: “The soul (or person) who sins is the one who will die.” So the soul is the person himself or herself, just as it says at 1 Peter 3:20. And because we, all humans have inherited sin from Adam (Romans 5:12) we all die. But how good it is to know that one day even if we should die and become “residents in the dust” (Isaiah 26:19) we, “all corpses” will be brought back to life. The good news Bible says in that same verse “Those of our people who have died WILL live again! Their BODIES WILL COME BACK TO LIFE. All those sleeping in their graves will wake up and sing for joy. As the sparkling dew refreshes the earth, so the Lord will revive THOSE WHO HAVE LONG BEEN DEAD.” Does this explain better what I tried to write in my previous message? Sorry if it was a bit long… but I just love to share what I have learn from what is written in the Bible because it is so comforting and gives us hope.
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Do not ever change the length of your videos! I miss my Nonna so much and I love to sit and watch Gina for hours. There is fast forwarding available for the few but if you shorten the majority will have to sacrifice and we enjoy so much!!
Gina is a gift. Thank you Gina and thank you to Ginas family for sharing her. This is whats right in the world.
I love Miss Gina & her wonderful recipes. PS :: I also love how she talks about her people, mother, grandmother & village life .. She’s like a precious time capsule. Thank you for sharing..
I like when she sings.
Gina, you are so precious this world needs more like you!! Thank you so much for sharing who you are with us. I’m a better person having seen your videos. You are full of love!
I cried with you when you said you miss your mother and your grandma.. I miss mine too. You are so precious and what a glorious day it will be when we get to see our parents and grandparents again in heaven... bless you Gina..❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Stay healthy and keep cooking, you remind me of a lot of the foods my Mother cooked. Thankyou!
My husband and I have been enjoying the videos but today came across this one from May and we are both crying after hearing Gina sing Mama!!!!!! Thank you!
I'm 66 and I grew up in a Polish neighborhood in Reading, PA. Listening to Gina and her beautiful grasp of English takes me back to a similar cultural style that I experienced and appreciated as a child. As Gina's main ingredient is love, she stirs up so many good memories. I am undone!
Gina is everyone's sweet Italian grandmother...
I am in love with this woman! Found videos last night and can not stop watching. Please make more videos. There is a warmth and extreme humility that graceful hardworking grandmothers of a bygone era displayed. She is the last of her kind. I get nostalgic and a little teary eye'd watching. This woman is an icon. Thank you Mrs.Gina❤️
I lost my dear Mother recently and I wanted to cook something to remind me of her: She made amazing stuffed eggplants so l searched for the recipe and Gina came into my life, it was just like seeing and hearing my Mama again. 😂
I followed her recipe with joy and tears and when she started singing, that’s it, she got me balling my head off😢
God bless you Gina, you are a treasure. Ti Amo ❤❤.
Dear Gina, I watch your videos all the time and I love them. It's not just the real italian recipes and the way you prepare them, it's a' you and the way you speak your Itali-ish! You have a wonderful personality and are a very conscientious cook. BTW, you are not "TOO SLOW!" Perfection takes time, it cannot be rushed! So thank you for taking your time to prepare these delicious italian recipes for us on video and step by step. You are not only educating us, but, you are also very sweet and entertaining. God bless you and thank you very much. Your family is proud of you and love you and it shows. They are blessed to have you and you to have them. Please keep making your lovely videos for us out here. You are a gift and we love you!
Thank you for the kind words. God Bless.
Exactly. DO NOT CHANGE ANYTHING. YOUR PERFECT AND WE LOVE YOU. THE STORIES. THE SINGING. THE STEP BY STEP. EVERYTHING IS PERFECT
I didn't think I could enjoy this woman and her show ANY MORE than I already do - and then she sang "Mamma"!
It was the song my father taught me when I was ten years old, and his eyes would tear up every time he sang it. Now MY eyes tear up, as my own mamma passed away two years ago. Hearing you sing it, Gina, filled me with so many feelings - gratitude, love, and appreciation. You are a treasure!
Q
I just love this woman ♥️ she is the epitome of what family should mean…
Today is 12 years since my Mom passed. Zia Gina made me cry. I love watching her. God Bless.
Thank you Gina for all your wonderful videos. They are not TOO long. I feel that I am in the kitchen with you and if they were shorter I would miss SO much of the recipe. You are cooking in live time which I think is wonderful that you actually take the time to do it. I also want to thank your son-in-law (if I remember correctly) who is videoing you. He is doing a wonderful job!!!! THANK YOU.
Beautiful song, beautiful eggplant, beautiful Gina. I watch you every night before I go to sleep. Bless you
I hope your children and grandchildren appreciate you dear Gina, you are one of a kind and I’m so glad I found your videos. Thank you for another awesome recipe! God bless.
Hello Gina, when I watch you, I think of my mother, aunts, and grandmother, what you do is becoming a lost art. When I watch you it brings tears to my eyes and great memories. As I was watching this pan of eggplant come together it was like creating a work of art, like the Mona Lisa. God Bless you, Gina, I am a big fan of yours.
God bless you for your pure heart and Much longed for simplicity of the soul
I need an apron that reads: "When the patata is cook, everthing cook". I feel like I need to start a pot of potatoes every time I get in the kitchen. Love her!
Grandma You make me cry 😢 when u were singing for your mother. I miss my mother to.
I could watch grandma Gina forever
Oh Gina...I miss my parents & grandparents. Glad YOU’RE here. You made this grown man sob and cry his eyes & heart out ❤️
I love how Gina always says. "Some people like more, some people like less." I trust your cooking Gina.
I love Gina. I just want to hug her. I could watch her cook (and listen to her tell stories and sing) all day long!
Thank you Gina! Your mother would be so proud of you! You are wonderful!
Its funny how her vidoes make us emotional. Its because we miss our Nonna's they looked after us. So pure,so precious, so genuinely. And even if you are not of italian heritage. You recognise her love. This is not cooking to impress this is food to nourish, food to love.
Grandma Gina❣️I lost my Mother when I was 19 years old to M.S.It was hard.I had shed some tears as you were singing”Momma”...She had many Italian friends who would cook us wonderful meals as you cook.I am so glad I found this Channel.You make me happy 😊
Ah, Mamma Gina, you remind me of my own grandmother. I spent so many of my young years with her, watching her cook, listening to her explanations. I weep for her when I listen to you. You are the Best. God Bless you!
💕thank you, miss Gina. I love the stories from your life in Italy. I did not know of community ovens. Please keep sharing your family history along with the recipes.
Thank you for all you do Miss Gina. Just received my Miss Gina cookbook. My parents are all gone and they had an Italian restaurant in Thousand Oaks in the 60s. It's wonderful to watch you Gina. You bring back my Italian heritage. God bless you. Your recipes are very very close to my family. Much love to you and yours. The Galati family.
You’re the best Gina!! I feel like you’re my Grandma!! I love you!!
It's amazing how she remembers every ingredient, one by one, n puts it all in without looking at a receipe card... a little of this n a little of that n it all comes together in a wonderful meal... God bless nona Gina for all the wonderful recipes that apparantly are all in her head from all her experience over the years... her family are very lucky to experience the wonderful dishes that she prepares 😊
Her stories from childhood i could listen to all day
you made me cry when you spoke about missing your mama Gina
You are all so lucky to have Gina, you never have to worry to go to a 5 star restaurant for great food 😳🇮🇹
I really wish there were more people like you Gina you tug at my heartstrings when you talk about your people yes they all have to leave us at some point but you have your grandchildren and they are so lucky to have you I wish all good things for you Gina and your family stay safe and you have lots of people that love you. You are a good person bless you.
Ok, did anyone else breakdown and cry when she said she missed her mother? I love this woman. Thank you Gina, for your recipes, stories, and singing. 🙏🏻💕💁♀️🤗😘💖💖💖💖💖
Darlene Luchetti
I did too! I lost my mum to cancer and her birthday in In 2 days. We are so blessed to have moms that we miss! Have a great day Darlene💕
She is everyone’s Italian grandma. Gina, you are the best.
Bless you Gina, I miss my mother as well. I love your channel and amazing recipes !!
Love, love, love watching Gina! She is wonderful!!!
Wow Nonna Gina! You cook, you sing, you keep everything so clean, and you love!!! YOU ARE THE COMPLETE PACKAGE!! What a wonderful Nonna you are!! Thank you so very much from South Carolina. ❤️❤️❤️😘
Your mother loves you Gina, and she is proud of you! I am sure that she is visiting you many times. My mother passed away 27 years ago and she is around me a-lot even though I don’t see her but I feel her presence and smell her favorite perfume. .
Made me cry I know how it feels to miss your Mama and Nonna. Mine are both gone and my Nonna left me with all the recipes and those are such good memories. Grazie Gina
Oh momma Gina!! I can watch you all day, watch you cook and then sing!! Who needs the food network when you have the authentic momma Gina!! You are a doll ! Sending you love and hugs from Louisiana 🤗❤️
Gina I love to watch you. You bring me back to when I had my grandparents and you brought tears to my eyes when you sang mama, I remember my dad singing that song. That you for your recipe.
I hope you’re writing a memoir about her! Her memories are beautiful! And I hope you make a cookbook of her recipes? Please! Love her!
I miss my mom also. But when i see you i feel better.
God bless you mom Gina.
💓
Me too
Gina you are so precious I really enjoy learning how to cook like you and your precious mother she is in your ❤ always.
OMG I am so in love with your Grandma!! I want her to come and live at my house!! She is the sweetest kindess lady!! :-) I cant wait to try this recipe...thank you so much for sharing!
I like listening to your story about your life specially your life in Italy and when you are new to America. Thank you for your wonderful story.
I am so amazed, every time - when Gina breaks into song! How many songs does she know? Seems endless and she knows every word. You could never say that about us in modern times, knowing more than a line or two!
I see you crying after singing Mama you were blessed with a wonderful Mama Love your stuffed eggplant Bless you Gina
I ' ve been watching this with my mom and I must confess tears come pouring as I type
We too miss our grandparents , making all those delicious dishes like You dear Gina
Hello, Mrs. Gina! My husband loves eggplant, but he does not need it fried all the time. This recipe looks delicious. I will be trying it and thank you so much for sharing!
God bless you Gina🙏. Ee miss you when you don t make your videos.
Please don t stop. Ee need you. Thank you💕
Gina... I watched your videos every night now for the last week. Tonight when you sing the song to your mother tears come down my eyes. You're just like my mom. You have the heart and you love to cook for people. I cook to just like my mother I'm full blooded Italian but I don't speak The language because I've been raised in America.. I love you very much you're a gift to the world. Your videos are beautiful and I could watch you everyday thank you for all the hard work in the kitchen and the love you put into your food me and my granddaughter are going to make this dish on Sunday..
Thank you so much for watching and continue cooking for your family, eating together keeps us together. God Bless you
You made me 😢, it’s so beautiful. You remind me of my beautiful mama who passed a little over three years ago. I miss her, and watching you reminisce over her beautiful memories tells me that I’m not going to get over her loss, just be thankful for her beautiful memories. May God grant you a long life, what a beautiful soul you are. Sending love 💕
You made me cry with that some so sad that a lot of people have no love any more.I love you Gina BLESSINGS FOR YOU
I do hope Gina continues to be blessed she is a blessing to me
I am enjoying watching you cook more than I can express. I have an Italian grandma who was from Saracena, Calabria, Italy. She also was raised on a farm and loved to cook. She and my grandfather Fidele had a garden and lived in Connecticut. I miss them dearly. Hearing and seeing you cook is such a blessing to me. Thank you, thank you and God bless you dear Gina.
When I saw this I had to watch. My mother would make this for me. I had to watch. Thank you for helping me to remember the good times.
Gina cooks with so much love and care . What a beautiful culture , there's so much warmth and passion and a love of food and cooking. Gina is adorable. 👌👌👌💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
Ma cómo faceva sua mamá in quel tempo che non aveva la carta di metale per coprire la fonte.scusi mío cattivo italiano.sono argentina
i love eggplant recipe, i also like the song about mamma , very touching... thank you
Nothing like a mother’s cooking. She remembers hers and makes us remember ours. God bless.
I Love You Grandma! You remind me so much of My Grandma Rose Stanzione I truly Miss Her Italian Cooking! May God Bless You!! I Truely Enjoy Watching ALL Your Videos! Thank You Grandma Gina!!
Maureen Stanzione I love Gina! I sent this link to an Italian friend whose Grandma was very much like Gina. She agrees with you, Gina also reminds her of her beloved Grandma. :)
Beautiful Grandma Gina!! You Are an Amazing woman!! I Love You Grandma Gina!!!🌹🌹🌹🌹
Melissa THANK YOU!! God Bless You!! Hugssss
Love when you sing.
Another great recipe and a wonderful singing! Thank you, Gina, it's time for stuffed eggplants!
Mama Gina is my go to person when making most of my Italian dishes. Her tomato canning is so simple. Thank you Gina & God bless you with many more years!
Thank you Gina for this FABULOUS recipe. My husband loves it when I make food from your show. He knows it will be delicious. I must say you are so much like my Italian mother. It is a little bitter sweet listening to your show because I miss her so much. She was a beautiful mother and my best friend. Each time I watch you, I feel like I am seeing a little part of my mother in her kitchen. May our Lord Jesus Bless You & Your Family! HUGS GINA! Lisa Silva
This a beautiful dish. It is so wonderful that no matter how old you are to have the love she has for her MOTHER you can hear it in her voice when she say I miss my mother. Loving yet so sad. I never knew my mother she passed when I was 21/2yrs. old. I'm now 73 yrs. old. God bless her for the LOVE and compassion she still feels for her.😥😥😥
Another must-try recipe! I made your Eggplant Parmigiana recipe and it was absolutely delicious. Gina, you are so loved and now a big part of my kitchen. I think you must have a cooking angel by your side all the time, because so much goodness and deliciousness flows from you. Thank you for sharing you recipes, and for sharing your songs - they are both beautiful . . . you make the world a better place!
God bless you Gina ❤️
Absolutely beautiful! Everyone wants a wonderful Mother and Grandmother like you! Great recipe!❤️
Signora sei meravigliosa. Today we made stuffed eggplants together. I was born in Australia from Italian parents; lost my darling mother 3 months ago and she cooked just like you. I’m so grateful for your videos. This way I cannot forget her recipes. God bless you ! 😘
Gramma Gina Rocks!! Saved 11 recipes so far from this little sweetie after a house fire a couple years back with no regrets. Gina’s got a good palate to be sure!!🤣🤣🤣
She reminds me of my own grandma who raised me and I think she is wonderful and they don't make them like her any more. God bless these great ladies.
I loved the recipe and your tribute to your Mother... I miss my Mom too
Hello Gina you are such a pleasure to watch you remind me of my mother..We left Italy in the late 50's to move to Australia.For a long time i worked l long hours and didnt cook my traditional italian food especially after my parents passed ..But i have been watching you and now that i am retired am enjoying my Italian food again..Thank you because i am following you as i go Thank you for your videos if i need to know a recipe i always come to your videos..Forever a fan
This lady is the epitome of grace and kindness. Gina reminds me of my mother whom I miss terribly. Although she was Portuguese, there are a lot of similarities between the 2 cultures. May God continue to bless you!
Thank you for still showing love and respect at this age to your mom through your cooking, may God bless you 🙏❤️
Gina, You're so Lovely and your cooking is divine. I'm anxious to make this, but first I have to wipe the tears from my face. I Love & Miss my Mom so much too ❤️
My new favorite youtube channel. Your joy overflows right onto my screen, especially when you sing your memories. God bless you Gina and family.
Awe I got a little misty eyed when she said “I miss my momma” She’s so sweet ❤️
God Bless You Gina.. you are wonderful. I think we all miss our Mother’s Thank you !
You cook with your soul. I love watching you, such joy, happiness and love. Your song at the end was beautiful. Your mother is with you when you cook.
Bella Gina 💚❤️ Lovely video as always :) Seeing the joy you have for home cooking always makes me teary eyed watching these videos, it takes me back to growing up in Italy and memories of my nonna, no matter where us Italians move to in the world our culture always stays with us :') I love this eggplant recipe and it's one of my favourites to make this time of year, the flavours of the vegetables, tomatoes, herbs and Romano cheese is summer on a plate 🍅💖
Thank you for singing "Momma" so beautifully you are making me cry. I miss my Nonna and Momma sooooo much. One of the most beautiful Italian songs ever. Thank you Gina you bring back sooooo many beautiful memories for me. I love you Bella.
Love you Gina I lost my mother in 2016 and the first day I started to watch your videos I cried when I saw you you look and speak just like my mum good bless you Nona Gina love you and you have shown me how to cook the real Italian way I’m from Australia South Australia Adelaide Ciao Nonna.....Elida xxxx
This may be the Citizen Kane of cooking videos. I can't wait to make this.
THERE IS NO BETTER WAY TO HONOR ONE,S MOTHER THAN TO MAKE HER FOOD
Gramma Gina the Best times we had filled with love and laughter was in the kitchen cooking together! I miss Mama and my grandmother too ❤️ I'm learning to live life again with those memories. You are an amazing Woman and I pray 🙏💞 your family Values and Treasures you on every level! I've learned so much from you. Thank you for Sharing your love with Me! I love you Gramma Gina 💞 May God bless you with continued health and strength to keep sharing your Life with ME 😂 💕💕💕
Womderful singing. Grandma, you touch my heart.
Nonna Gina you mama and your nonna is definitely smiling down on you
I adore Gina. She is a wonderful lady to spend your time with..beauty she carries in her soul...Thank you Gina..💖
I miss my dear mom so much, too! 😇 She passed away 4 years ago and I miss my dear dad, too. 😇 He passed away almost 10 yrs ago. I love watching you, Grandma Gina! Your food looks amazing and I can imagine the wonderful aromas in your kitchen! I'm not a good cook, but I can definitely do your recipes with your step by step videos. 🤗 Thank you and your family for making these great videos and the captions with the measurements. Your song to your dear mama made me break down and cry, too. God bless you, Mama Gina 🙏🏻
I don't speak a word of Italian, and that song at that she sang at the end of this video made me tear up..........in any language that translates as... love.❤️