An Italian's Favorite Foods in America | 5 Foods Eva Loves in the USA

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    An Italian's Favorite Ingredients in America | 5 Favorite American Foods
    I tend to film my Italian wife, Eva, eating a lot of new foods here in America that she isn't terribly enthusiastic about. This has unfortunately led many people to believe that she hates ALL American food-but nothing could be farther from the truth!
    In this video, Eva shows us five ingredients that are either uniquely American or that she learned to appreciate in the USA, and demonstrates what she likes to cook with them.
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    SQUASH - "ZUCCA IN SAOR" RECIPE
    Bring 2 tbsp olive oil up to medium heat in a skillet. Add 2 1/2 large red onions, sliced. Sautée until tender, about 7-8 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of white wine, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1/4 cup raisins, 2 tbsp pine nuts, and salt/pepper to taste. Cover and allow to cook for 20-25 minutes. Check occasionally and add a splash of warm water as needed if the onions dry out and risk burning.
    Scoop, peel and slice half of a butternut squash into 1/2-inch strips. Lightly oil a non-stick pan and bring up to high heat. Working in batches if necessary, sear the squash strips until they begin to blacken slightly. Cover pan as they cook and slat/pepper lightly. Flip and repeat to sear the other side.
    Arrange squash on a platter and top with onions. Allow to cool, preferably overnight, before serving.
    CHICKEN - "POLLO ALLA CACCIATORA A MODO MIO" RECIPE
    Bring 3-4 tbsp olive oil and 1 crushed clove of garlic up to medium/high heat in a sautée pan. Add diced 1/2 onion, diced 1/2 large carrot and diced 1/2 stalk celery. Sautée for 3-4 minutes. Add a sprig of fresh rosemary and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes to taste. Add 4-5 chicken drumsticks and cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes or until the chicken skin is slightly browned.
    Add 1/2 cup of white wine. Allow the wine to reduce briefly, until the smell of alcohol has evaporated. Salt/pepper to taste, and add 1 cup halved grape tomatoes, 1/4 cup sliced kalamata olives, and 1 tbsp capers. Mix 1 tbsp tomato paste into 1/2 cup of water and add into the pan. Lower the heat to bring it to a gentle simmer, cover and allow to cook for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is very tender. Add a splash of warm water when necessary if the moisture evaporates.
    Serve with a sprinkling of chopped, fresh parsley on top.
    LOBSTER - "ASTICE ALLA CATALANA RECIPE"
    Steam a large lobster for 15 minutes. While it cooks, slice 1 large red onion and mix with 8-10 oz. (about 1 cup) of halved grape tomatoes. When the lobster has finished cooking and is cool enough to handle, break it down and remove the tail, claw and knuckle meat. Chop and spread over the onions/tomatoes.
    Open the lobster’s body cavity and scoop out the “tamale” (green stuff). Mix with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp soy sauce, the juice of half a lemon, and 1/2 tsp dijon mustard. Drizzle over the salad, along with some extra olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.
    CREAM CHEESE - "PASTA CON PHILADELPHIA" RECIPE
    Bring a large pot of water to boil and salt liberally. Add 5 1/2 oz. (160g) dry pasta-we recommend linguine, spaghetti, rigatoni, fusilli or penne-and cook until al dente. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix 8-10 oz. (about 1 cup) of halved grape tomatoes with 1/2 cup cream cheese, 1-2 oz. of the pasta water, a pinch of dried oregano, a generous grating of Parmigiano cheese, and salt/pepper to taste.
    When the pasta has finished cooking, strain it and add into the sauce. Stir all together and serve immediately.
    #skillshare #america #italian

КОМЕНТАРІ • 2,7 тис.

  • @danielnapoli649
    @danielnapoli649 3 роки тому +524

    OMG!!! I am an old man now but, when I was about10 years old, my Italian Grandfather saw me throwing out a large pumpkin. He said with an accent much stronger than Ava's " Danny boy why you throw that away" I said gramps Halloween is over. He said" no that is still good we cook". I was not happy I hate pumpkin but you couldn't say no to grandpa.
    He made me cook it .showed thin we fried it, salted it right in the pan,fried onions with it and poured vinegar on it. We just used what we had on hand it was delicious.
    I am a grandpa myself but I still miss my grandpa. Thank you for bringing him back to me on the wings of a memory.

    • @jane-cn6nd
      @jane-cn6nd 3 роки тому +33

      That is such a sweet story ❤ I'm glad you shared it.

    • @KoriEmerson
      @KoriEmerson 3 роки тому +23

      My heart.

    • @alexandrinaivanova7173
      @alexandrinaivanova7173 3 роки тому +11

      I guess we can take a lot from our family and our roots...but one thing that will sustain us and will last is the food recipes of our families ☺️🙂 tradition ...the taste of our childhood. Priceless ...

    • @francescocaleandro2435
      @francescocaleandro2435 3 роки тому +2

      Whoa this is really wholesome

    • @harlemdevon498
      @harlemdevon498 3 роки тому +2

      I realize I'm kinda off topic but does anybody know of a good website to stream new series online ?

  • @comu5794
    @comu5794 3 роки тому +381

    She doesn't hate everything. She just hates all that "food" you drag home from the gas station. ;) You have to admit, she has a very developed and discerning taste for what is fresh and good. I trust her. She'll add years to your life.

    • @B-Meister
      @B-Meister 3 роки тому +5

      This.

    • @hypothalapotamus5293
      @hypothalapotamus5293 3 роки тому +20

      10:35 She doesn't hate everything. She just has standards.

    • @pangkaji
      @pangkaji 3 роки тому +22

      She does not hate everything. She just hate foods that pretend to be "Italian" food

    • @myprettypsych
      @myprettypsych 3 роки тому +15

      I know right! I saw the Domino's video. I was like, WTF! That's not even good American pizza.

    • @troychavez
      @troychavez 2 роки тому +8

      Coming from a country with probably the most delicious foods on Earth results in having very high standards.

  • @amyaizprua4446
    @amyaizprua4446 3 роки тому +300

    I love how she blushes when Harper compliments her ♥

    • @keekee300
      @keekee300 3 роки тому +20

      Oh yeah i noticed that too, its so cute

    • @krissy9625
      @krissy9625 3 роки тому +10

      She is a gem!

    • @amberconner32
      @amberconner32 3 роки тому +15

      I think it's sweet too. They are a cute couple.

    • @moriah93ohio
      @moriah93ohio 2 роки тому +1

      I noticed that too. It was so cute

  • @sardaewilson
    @sardaewilson 3 роки тому +43

    This woman s hair is everything

  • @Vnachi8
    @Vnachi8 3 роки тому +113

    The pun/stupid joke moment between Eva and Harper was the ending every romantic comedy should have.

  • @valen0225
    @valen0225 3 роки тому +167

    I remember how much I cried when I finally got my green card. While missing my home in Colombia, I was so grateful to be welcomed into such an awesome country. Congrats Eva!!!

    • @estevesobel2762
      @estevesobel2762 3 роки тому +3

      While I'm sitting here with my wife who is an insanely abusive and controlling person, who decided to take that road one day after marriage, and make the circumstances even worse after receiving her 2-year green card.... Well, $70k in hospital bills later while she just took advantage of me in every way possible...

    • @elaineholthaus2298
      @elaineholthaus2298 3 роки тому

      So a bit late: Welcome!! 😊

    • @teekotrain6845
      @teekotrain6845 3 роки тому +2

      It's not awesome any more.

    • @valen0225
      @valen0225 3 роки тому +10

      @@teekotrain6845 every country in the world has awesome and horrible things. I have seen and lived what you would call "horrible", that makes me super grateful for the life I am able to have right now.
      I do agree that the USA has a looooot of things to work on, but it is in our hands to make it awesome. :)

    • @michaelapuzzo2326
      @michaelapuzzo2326 3 роки тому +3

      Hope you in joy your life here welcome

  • @iiXotic7
    @iiXotic7 3 роки тому +154

    "I am legal resident american, but I am still italian"
    🤣🤣🤣🤣 got me rolling

    • @goongoozle4028
      @goongoozle4028 3 роки тому +3

      Ye if you live in other country doesn't mean that ypur that nationality

    • @markusfederico8732
      @markusfederico8732 3 роки тому +3

      It‘s even worse when you’re 2nd generation italian like me. I know italy only from holidays and as a tourist. Born and grown up in germany I never learned to speak italian. Now, at an age of>50 I develop my italian side. Grumbling down like the godfather, cooking italian stuff, bothering the family with childhood memories (of 4 weeks per year) :-)

    • @iiXotic7
      @iiXotic7 3 роки тому +1

      @@goongoozle4028 I know 😅

    • @budoquark
      @budoquark 2 роки тому

      Your either an AMERICAN OR NOT !!! You gave up on your italian when you became a citizen of the USA if you dont like it GO BACK TO ITALY !!!! YOUR A FULL AMERICAN OR YOUR NOT !!!!!!

    • @Uiruriru
      @Uiruriru 2 роки тому +5

      @@budoquark yikes. Attitudes like yours are part of the reason Americans have a bad reputation.

  • @ladymaiden2308
    @ladymaiden2308 3 роки тому +14

    That last bit at the end where she was slow motion getting into the peanut butter, was fantastic. And then topped off with the green card joke. Thank you guys for making me laugh today. Congratulations to both of you. Just, for everything.

  • @gallezzo6650
    @gallezzo6650 3 роки тому +168

    Congrats Eva. The best thing to come out of Italy since Sophia Loren. She may not like our food but we'll keep her.

    • @Princeofgryphondell
      @Princeofgryphondell 3 роки тому +21

      Have you seen the road trip series? She loves our food! Except our Italian American ones.

    • @philipadams3325
      @philipadams3325 3 роки тому +11

      Reminds me of an old joke - there are two good things that came out of Italy - and Sophia Loren has both of them.

  • @hdirbrbrbanduehbrtbbt3893
    @hdirbrbrbanduehbrtbbt3893 3 роки тому +196

    Also, the fact y'all started playing America the beautiful while opening Peanut Butter was HALARIOUS!

    • @bonniejohnson9487
      @bonniejohnson9487 3 роки тому +4

      😄

    • @michaelhudecek2778
      @michaelhudecek2778 3 роки тому +5

      I loved it!!!!!

    • @Carol-Bell
      @Carol-Bell 3 роки тому +1

      I thought it was epic!

    • @JK-zz4ip
      @JK-zz4ip 3 роки тому

      Especially since it is Canadian so even more funny

    • @JK-zz4ip
      @JK-zz4ip 2 роки тому

      @@Bubu567 So maybe he added more sugar and emulsifiers to an already existing more natural peanut butter?? You can trace simply grinding peanuts into a paste thousands of years. Also the whole of Canada did not invent peanut butter, that would be weird. But the first peanut butter that is closer to what we know today was invented in Canada.

  • @stunnedbunny7089
    @stunnedbunny7089 3 роки тому +34

    I think the best part of these videos is the JOY in Eva's eyes every time they take a taste and Harper likes it.

  • @Vhladd1
    @Vhladd1 3 роки тому +35

    Man, I can't say "thank you" enough for being such a bright spot during the chaos we've endured these last couple of years. God Bless both of you!

  • @modemfreak
    @modemfreak 3 роки тому +565

    Congratulations on the Green Card Eva!

    • @PastaGrammar
      @PastaGrammar  3 роки тому +42

      Thank you!

    • @justincase696
      @justincase696 3 роки тому +6

      Congratulations Eva!!!

    • @voier
      @voier 3 роки тому +7

      Congratulations Eva! ... Eva?

    • @aldod3937
      @aldod3937 3 роки тому +8

      Especially now with covid-19....they'd use ANY excuse to drag their feet.

    • @PastaGrammar
      @PastaGrammar  3 роки тому +9

      Eva! 😂

  • @ray5436
    @ray5436 3 роки тому +68

    I always thought she had more of a distaste for processed foods. She has inspired me to be a little less lazy with my meals.

  • @RimasCulinaryAdventures
    @RimasCulinaryAdventures 3 роки тому +19

    That last bit of comedy "I told you so and then Eva, Eva!" :D I am an Indian woman married to a Portuguese man I have had my fair share of comments implying that my decision to marry my husband was definitely influenced by the fact that he (now we) live in London. Such assumptions can be so very hurtful and steeped in judgement and therefore, it is lovely to see you two handle it so wonderfully with your delightful sense of humour

  • @karlagv1994
    @karlagv1994 3 роки тому +99

    Eva’s slo mo eating peanut butter is THE BEST! Now show her how to make a GRILLED peanut butter and jelly sandwich 🥪 😉

    • @Nothing-zw3yd
      @Nothing-zw3yd 3 роки тому +13

      Or an Elvis... peanut butter, bacon, and banana, grilled. Some jelly couldn't go wrong in there either.

    • @Criterion515
      @Criterion515 3 роки тому

      I came here looking for this. I can see her making some delicious and nutritious fruit spread to use on it.

    • @cj-seejay-cj-seejay
      @cj-seejay-cj-seejay 2 роки тому +2

      I wonder what she would say about a fluffernutter sandwich...

  • @Caranora
    @Caranora 3 роки тому +64

    Congratulations Eva! American is lucky to have such wonderful new citizen!

    • @PastaGrammar
      @PastaGrammar  3 роки тому +7

      Thank you!!! ❤️

    • @kenardturner7173
      @kenardturner7173 2 місяці тому

      A legal U.S. resident is not the same as an American citizen. She is still welcome either way. Congratulations on your green card. Oh peanut butter goes great with Jam or Jelly.

  • @aleydalauria5094
    @aleydalauria5094 3 роки тому +35

    Harper and Eva I wish you the happiest life together you are an amazing couple

  • @albertgarrett782
    @albertgarrett782 3 роки тому +13

    I love Eva cus she’s fresh af and speaks like a SCARICATORE DI PORTO but she’s so genuine and cute that you can’t hate!!!! Brava amore ironia eterna continua così!

    • @orvoloco8261
      @orvoloco8261 3 роки тому +1

      A me non sembra che parli come uno "scaricatore di porto"... ma che porti frequenti ?!?!

    • @MrRobbyvent
      @MrRobbyvent 3 роки тому

      mi suona rude "scaricatore di porto" , puoi semplcemente dire che parla in maniera diretta, genuina.

  • @Bhinkelman
    @Bhinkelman 3 роки тому +33

    All these Gen Z'ers are making "TikTok pasta" as if they re-invented the wheel and here Eva has making it properly with cream cheese since childhood.

  • @hyanagiya
    @hyanagiya 3 роки тому +46

    I’m a Japanese guy from Georgia, USA and they say that Vidalia onions (pronounced Vai-day-li-uh) are sweet like apples from Vidalia, Ga. It’s worth a try to replicate the sweet onion flavor you’re missing. :)

    • @ninjaphobos
      @ninjaphobos 2 роки тому +7

      Can confirm. Cooked Vidalia onions are noticeably sweeter than white or red varieties.

    • @gokblok
      @gokblok 2 роки тому

      Reppin GA too. Vidalia (Vye Day Lya) onions are the best.

    • @gokblok
      @gokblok 2 роки тому

      @@MichaelTheophilus906 explain

  • @tammycenter8757
    @tammycenter8757 3 роки тому +76

    Omg this was priceless. I loved her peanut butter recipe. I was cracking up when she simply ate it out if the jar. That was the perfect American moment for her first day as an Official American. This video couldn't be more lovable.

    • @anti-ethniccleansing465
      @anti-ethniccleansing465 3 роки тому +3

      But her mind is going to be blown when she adds jelly to it, or rice crispies. ;P

    • @billdickhaus
      @billdickhaus Рік тому

      @@anti-ethniccleansing465 No. She understands that peanut butter is best all by itself on a spoon. This is a basic truth.

  • @donwillis5802
    @donwillis5802 3 роки тому +10

    I can see the "love light" in Ava's Eyes as she looks at Harper while talks. I remember my Girl beaming at me years ago...now...that look is rare. We have become each other. Its all good. Ah, young love!

  • @jackseymour5555
    @jackseymour5555 3 роки тому +4

    I am so happy for your having become a United States resident. You enrich our country by coming to us. Continue to teach us and to learn from us. I send from my heart many blessings to you and to Harper.

    • @PastaGrammar
      @PastaGrammar  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @JohnBodoni
    @JohnBodoni 3 роки тому +103

    I laughed very hard at "When in Maine..." :) Congratulations on your green card, Eva!

  • @neil2444
    @neil2444 3 роки тому +132

    "I'm a legal American resident, but I'm still Italian." Sounds exactly something my Italian wife would say. :)
    Also congrats to Eva on her green card! Happy to have our resident Italian a little more resident. Hope she considers getting American citizenship!

    • @Cicero82
      @Cicero82 3 роки тому

      Honestly, that shit is such a turn off. Like, “nobody told you that you had to give up your identity. Just learn to embrace your new home”. In fact, if she lost her Italian side, she’d have to leave, rediscover it, then return.

    • @aris1956
      @aris1956 3 роки тому +20

      We Italians can also live on another planet but we remain Italians in our hearts for all our life. And I guess this also applies to an American. In fact, I think that for many Americans, who always have the American flag in front of their houses and almost everywhere, this is even more true.

    • @BICIeCOMPUTERconGabriele
      @BICIeCOMPUTERconGabriele 3 роки тому +11

      @@Cicero82Italian law states that a born Italian will never lose his/here citizenship even if he/she gains another country's one.

    • @ghmj2607
      @ghmj2607 3 роки тому

      @@BICIeCOMPUTERconGabriele yes but the US immigration will ask her to drop her Italian nationality.

    • @messengeroftruth17
      @messengeroftruth17 3 роки тому +2

      @@BICIeCOMPUTERconGabriele but laws change with each new government...

  • @WendyWilliamsLiving
    @WendyWilliamsLiving 3 роки тому +61

    Chunky peanut butter straight from the jar... perfection!

    • @denhan5713
      @denhan5713 3 роки тому +5

      Except Jif peanut butter is the McDonalds of peanut butter!!!

    • @jeretamminen8398
      @jeretamminen8398 3 роки тому +1

      Its good but so greasy and "dry" on its on that you almost choke up eating it🤣 (atleast here in Finland)

    • @trygveskogsholm5963
      @trygveskogsholm5963 3 роки тому +2

      No... not yet; add chocolate.

    • @ivetterodriguez1994
      @ivetterodriguez1994 3 роки тому

      @@jeretamminen8398 That's why t's paired with more liquid [jam or honey], or you can eat t with chopped apple!

    • @jeretamminen8398
      @jeretamminen8398 3 роки тому

      @@ivetterodriguez1994 Yes i know but wendy here said about eating straight from the jar

  • @josiecotrona583
    @josiecotrona583 5 місяців тому +1

    Ava just knows good food, she doesn’t like processed food & foods full of sugar & that’s a great way to be, Ava loves natural, honest good food, she will most probably live a long healthy life & Harper you are blessed to have her in your life, not to mention she is an amazing cook, I never tire of watching you guys, so please keep doing what you are doing & I want to Thankyou for keeping me entertained during hours of dialysis 3 times a week! 🙏🙏👏👏😍😍

  • @fida80
    @fida80 3 роки тому +46

    Eva has made this line alive "the way to man's heart is through his stomach" 😂

    • @stevennoel9841
      @stevennoel9841 3 роки тому

      No. The fastest way to a mans heart, is just to the right of the sternum between the the fourth and fifth rib.- Rosanne Barr

  • @gkiferonhs
    @gkiferonhs 3 роки тому +27

    If Eva likes sweet onions, try to get some genuine Vidalia onions, you can eat them like an apple, too.

    • @MT-US
      @MT-US 3 роки тому +2

      I think the Walla Walla onion is also a sweet one. You need to get one/both of those for Eva to try. I think she would be impressed!

  • @TizonaAmanthia
    @TizonaAmanthia 3 роки тому +44

    sweet onions, are usually grown in soil regions that are noticabily low in available sulphur. the onions can't make the sulphur compounds that make them so sharp, so Walla Walla sweets and Vidalia onions are sweet because of that. give those a try, or perhaps try growing your own red onions in a potting mix insted of the ground, and see how you like them.

    • @pozzowon
      @pozzowon 2 роки тому +2

      Came to say this. I haven't tried them, but have seen the videos of people biting it like an apple

    • @BlindMellowNellie
      @BlindMellowNellie 2 роки тому

      I'm curious about why she chose to cook red onions until they were an ugly, grey mush. That pays no respect to such a beautiful ingredient. ANY other onion would have been a better choice. Red/purple onion is so lovely when used raw.

    • @TizonaAmanthia
      @TizonaAmanthia 2 роки тому +3

      @@BlindMellowNellie I agree SO much. I NEVER cook with red onion, unless..somebody uses my sweet yellow onions, and they're all that's left. but red doesn't do so well in heat, and that...ugly...purpley brownish color...blech. red onions are for burgers and salads. raw only.

    • @elonmust7470
      @elonmust7470 2 роки тому

      I lived close to Nampa Idaho in the past. The smell of onions as you cross over the Snake into Nyssa could knock you back into your car seat from the powerful smell of onions. Not sure if they were Walla Wallas, but they sure smelled!

    • @TizonaAmanthia
      @TizonaAmanthia 2 роки тому +2

      @@elonmust7470 well, you can plant a "Walla walla" onion anywhere, but walla walla Washington, or Vidalia Ga. are where those onions originate from. so it's unlikely they have low sulphur soils. that...and onions are still onions. low sulpher, and mild means they're jalapenos, where everything else is habanero. they're not bell peppers, and will never be bell peppers.

  • @MCP920
    @MCP920 3 роки тому +6

    Spoon full of peanut butter with America the Beautiful playing put a big smile on my face.

  • @xaviervillafuerte8508
    @xaviervillafuerte8508 3 роки тому +36

    Harper’s face eating chicken is priceless. Great video guys. Congrats Eva!

    • @sarzootashoota351
      @sarzootashoota351 3 роки тому

      @Moo Butt bro it kills me too. My sister was a fork chewer and dinner as a kid was brutal.

  • @jaa4742
    @jaa4742 3 роки тому +41

    Vidalia, Georgia also has sweet onions like that. Google Vidalia onions and you can get them in the US. They are yellow, not red.

    • @nicholasbyram296
      @nicholasbyram296 3 роки тому

      That lobster dish with red onion has to ruin the dish.

    • @LillyFromTheBlock1
      @LillyFromTheBlock1 3 роки тому +4

      Maui Sweet Onions are very nice too!

    • @billboth6572
      @billboth6572 3 роки тому +3

      Maui, Hawaii also super sweet onions

    • @Queque2524
      @Queque2524 3 роки тому +3

      @@oneitalia2312 What makes the Vidalia onion so special it can be eaten like an apple. Their whole marketing campaign during the 90's was showing people eating them like an apple.

    • @Queque2524
      @Queque2524 3 роки тому +2

      @@oneitalia2312 I am from SE GA and I have had raw Vidalia onions plenty of times. No one said any of the onions were as sweet as an apple. Harper said the onion was sweet enough to be eaten like an apple. It is not the same thing as saying this onion is as sweet as an onion.

  • @stephaneg7318
    @stephaneg7318 3 роки тому +46

    Congrats on green card, it’s an important step. Now Eva got to try ribs... as a French coming in the US many moons ago, it is the dish that I use to show French people that there are some great native foods in the US besides hamburgers.

    • @michaelfairbairn4283
      @michaelfairbairn4283 Рік тому +2

      Yes! I would love to see Eva try some really GOOD American food. How about: a rich, satisfying New England clam chowder; authentic Southern style fried chicken, mashed potatoes and collard greens; REAL macaroni and cheese, cooked by a church lady; some New Orleans food like gumbo and jambalaya; and maybe some interesting California-style fusion food like Korean tacos?

  • @design_girl3345
    @design_girl3345 3 роки тому +16

    I am an average cook and can do pretty well following a recipe, yet, this series is AMAZING. I can’t wait to level up in my Italian recipes and know it’s from an actual Italian who clearly loves food and knows what she is doing. I can’t wait to watch your other videos and snapshot recipes!🙌🏻😃 Congratulations on you Green Card!💕

  • @Viper-jk2pf
    @Viper-jk2pf 3 роки тому +7

    Congratulations Eva! America is one step better by having you here. Thanks for the video.

  • @charlesc7950
    @charlesc7950 3 роки тому +20

    True Italian just like my mother. Peanut butter was her biggest weakness too. Lol.

    • @mariaberovic356
      @mariaberovic356 3 роки тому +4

      Truly? Until now I didn't know that this was a thing...

    • @charlesc7950
      @charlesc7950 3 роки тому +6

      Pb&j on a Ritz cracker was her favorite.

  • @upupina90
    @upupina90 3 роки тому +7

    As an Italian I was quite surprised of the knowledge of Eva on Italian kitchen! Congrats 👏 keep up the good work.

  • @Christopherhawl
    @Christopherhawl 3 роки тому +9

    Omg I wish she could cook for my family. I’m from Germany. But I love Italian food!! She makes cooking a art! Her recipes are amazing. You are so lucky! Eva I think you should open a restaurant in Maine. You have a gift!

  • @eastendman
    @eastendman 3 роки тому +35

    Congrats Eva on getting your Green Card!! Fantastica 👯

  • @tatacousin
    @tatacousin 3 роки тому +8

    Congratulations Eva!

  • @cathyburczyk4174
    @cathyburczyk4174 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations Ava you are adorable and precious!! You both are so entertaining to watch and I learn new things to cook. Blessings to you both sending love and peace .!!🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼😊

  • @blueskies773
    @blueskies773 2 роки тому +3

    Oh yes. I loved making Muenster grilled cheeses. I wonder what Eva would think of those. Gourmet grilled cheeses are like no other 🤤

  • @nowekant93
    @nowekant93 3 роки тому +18

    10:40 a pun is actually "gioco di parole", "word play" in Italian, we have plenty as well ;-)

  • @maritzarojasjerez4260
    @maritzarojasjerez4260 3 роки тому +20

    As a Spaniard living in the UK, I've empathise a lot with Eva. I would like to point out that a lot of the "ingredients" that Eva hated were mostly highly processed ones, which are also very unhealthy.

  • @PsychicLarry
    @PsychicLarry 3 роки тому +70

    I actually burst out laughing when I saw one of the comments said ‘American cuisine’ hahaha. Anyway I’ve never got the impression she hates American food. I always felt it was the fact she was against the lazy quick ingredients and processed foods. Love the channel, all the way from Ireland.

    • @BlindMellowNellie
      @BlindMellowNellie 2 роки тому +1

      Spreadable Philly cream cheese is quick and lazy, and more processed than regular cream cheese. It is not a crime to admit to sometimes using convenience products, but it's not fair to fault others for doing the same. Taste is subjective, anyway.

    • @sebastianortega1938
      @sebastianortega1938 2 роки тому +3

      I get the "American cuisine" joke, but the US really has some good food. The biggest problem is that Americans never really cared about developing any kind of culture/tradition around food and instead of that they stuck with fried chicken, fried potatoes, burgers, hotdogs and bastardizing (and fat-stardizing) real food from other countries.
      Granted, there's not much to say about American food, but since it's a really big country, there is no actual "American cuisine" but rather a big number of cuisines, like New England cuisine, Mid West cuisine, etc.
      In my opinion some of the most delicious dishes in the US come from the south, like gumbo, jambalaya, creole shrimp and bananas Foster. So maybe just stick to Louisiana creole cuisine for actually good American food :)

    • @webbess1
      @webbess1 2 роки тому

      @@sebastianortega1938 How about we continue to eat what we like? Louisiana food isn’t the only food that is delicious in the US.

    • @sebastianortega1938
      @sebastianortega1938 2 роки тому +1

      @@webbess1 did I say that the only delicious food in the US is from Louisiana?

    • @TheBLGL
      @TheBLGL Рік тому +2

      American cuisine exists, and it’s regional as well (Southern, Appalachian, Mid-Western, New Mexican, Tex-mex, New England, etc etc). So I’m not sure why you found that funny, I’m guessing you’ve never left the US. When I lived abroad to Turkey (now referred to as Türkiye), I missed New Mexican green Chile sauce, red Chile, tamales, posole, breakfast burritos, etc. because they aren’t available the world over.
      ETA: I thought you were an ignorant American who has never left the states and so was ignorant enough not to realize our food isn’t everywhere, but you’re Irish and so ignorant you don’t even know American cuisines exist. As if y’all would have any cuisine if it wasn’t for the indigenous people of the America’s cultivating potatoes. I’ve met lots of Irish people who have never even had maple syrup, but yeah, we don’t have a distinct cuisine. 🙄 And before you say tamales are Mexican, this used to be Mexico and our food cultures have strong similarities to Northern Mexican food (I’m pointing that out because you’re probably unaware of Mexico’s diverse regional cuisines as well), and even Navajos made tamales called “kneel down bread”. I also forgot Cajun cuisine in my list, another very important regional American cuisine.
      And you Euro trash call us dumb….. 🙄

  • @DarkThorns00
    @DarkThorns00 2 роки тому +7

    I made this Pollo Alla Cacciatora for dinner and it blew my mind away, it was seriously delicious!! 🤯😋

  • @KeithPeevyhouse
    @KeithPeevyhouse 3 роки тому +15

    Eva’s peanut butter recipe is awesome! I’ve been enjoying that dish for my entire life, and I’m glad that she finally discovered it!

  • @vivianrivera-franco3851
    @vivianrivera-franco3851 3 роки тому +14

    Yay Eva congratulations. The way you cook is a work of art. Have a wonderful holiday season love you guys ❤

  • @diananoonen2262
    @diananoonen2262 3 роки тому +29

    Congrats on the Green Card! The beauty of America you can be you- so continue celebrating your Italian heritage! We love you!

  • @lorimc62lm
    @lorimc62lm 3 роки тому +1

    Congratulations, Eva!!! 🤗

  • @g1234538
    @g1234538 3 роки тому +5

    Congrats Eva!!
    Harper: "I'll have to show you ramen noodles"
    I can't imagine anything else now besides Harper going all out and making homemade tonkotsu lol. Making all the fixings and components, the broth, the noodles, the chashu, all in an unprecedented crossover.
    Or just buying cheap packaged ramen.

  • @HarryLoveTV
    @HarryLoveTV 3 роки тому +10

    Yeah get her to try plantain that’ll be a trip. I’d be interested to see what she makes of Jamaican food and Southern soul food, it will be a whole different world but mind blowing levels of sumptuous American indulgence & comfort. I especially love the way sweetness of plantain contrasts with curry

    • @jcgonzo8623
      @jcgonzo8623 3 роки тому +1

      Yes and Ackee and salt fish, jerk chicken, curry goat, calaloo and more.. be interesting to see an Italian' s thoughts on that

    • @LillyFromTheBlock1
      @LillyFromTheBlock1 3 роки тому

      So many ways to prepare plantains. I love them all.

    • @parmodsharma4576
      @parmodsharma4576 3 роки тому

      Fried green plantains and fried sweet plantains. The green are fried twice after mashing and called Tostones. The sweet is like sugar candy. The blacker the peel the sweeter the plantain. Check on you tube they show how to make them. I love these. Congrats on green card. You got it fast. You’re you tube channel I’m sure helped. PS: loved how you ended the segment.

  • @lesleyheidinger19
    @lesleyheidinger19 9 місяців тому +1

    As Eva selected her ingredients, I realised that she could use 3 of them in a single dish: West African chicken peanut stew. Instead of sweet potatoes, she could use the butternut squash. Then, she has chicken and peanut butter. She'd just need some onions, garlic, eggplant, carrot, red pepper, fresh ginger and canned tomatoes, plus seasonings.

  • @michaelfairbairn4283
    @michaelfairbairn4283 Рік тому +1

    I'm an American who lived in London for a few years and one day in the office at lunchtime I pulled a toasted peanut butter and honey sandwich out of my lunch bag and one of my English co-workers asked, What's that? So I told her and she said she'd never tasted peanut butter! So I gave her half and the look on her face when she bit into it and experienced all that gooey, sweet/salty goodness was PRICELESS.

  • @JW-cd5io
    @JW-cd5io 3 роки тому +5

    Congratulations Eva, you are a star!

  • @carolmerlini9971
    @carolmerlini9971 3 роки тому +4

    Congratulations Eva! Congratulations Harper! You have a good wife. She's Italian and she will be with you for a long time. We are the best.

  • @CinHotlanta
    @CinHotlanta 3 роки тому +1

    My favorite sandwich is Jif extra crunchy PB with rinsed blueberries that have been cooled in the fridge on any bread with a soft fluffy interior. Amazing.

  • @donnadarrell4618
    @donnadarrell4618 3 роки тому +4

    I"m going to say what every one says. You guys are so enjoyable and authentic. Eva's accent is the best and I. LOVE the way he looks at you! xoxoxo. FROM NYC! (sono Siciliana & Calabrese 2nd generation). xoxo

  • @craigeisenbrown9723
    @craigeisenbrown9723 3 роки тому +20

    Harper: Make Eva a chocolate peanut butter pie! Lobster and butternut squash soup and southern fried chicken!

    • @francesca_415
      @francesca_415 3 роки тому

      i love those kind of foods and i’m italian, it’s not true that we italians don’t like american food we just hate the american versions of italian food

  • @aditiyabudi4869
    @aditiyabudi4869 3 роки тому +11

    THE ENDING IS HILARIOUS THO 😂

  • @AmbikaDevi
    @AmbikaDevi 5 місяців тому +2

    Nothing is cuter than Eva's spoon twirl after a mouthful of peanut butter!

  • @snippetsofvictoria
    @snippetsofvictoria 3 роки тому +3

    America the Beautiful playing on strings, while Eva shoves a spoonful of crunchy peanut butter into her mouth, is about the most perfect imagery I could ever have imagined.

  • @clumsydragon
    @clumsydragon 3 роки тому +7

    Well done getting your greencard Eva. I'm British and I recently got mine so I do know how happy you both are. You guys are a great team. You make me smile. By the way, peanut butter is my favorite thing too and it's also great in a stir fry and if you make Chinese food. X

  • @deliamascellani7608
    @deliamascellani7608 3 роки тому +52

    That chicken looks super inviting. Congratulations Eva on the green card.

  • @tashvelez7286
    @tashvelez7286 3 роки тому +12

    I love the way Eva smiles and moves her fork or spoon after taking the first fork/spoon full, she really makes everything look good simply by her reaction. Her strong Italian accent also helps. 😉 You've got yourself a Winner Harper. Yea she also did good lol You guys are such a beautiful couple.

  • @dianakurland2500
    @dianakurland2500 Рік тому

    I loved Harper’s photography and the choice of music when Eva opened the peanut butter.

  • @larissapinto3791
    @larissapinto3791 3 роки тому +23

    I just remembered zoodles or zucchini noodles and I'm curious about Eva's thoughts on those.

  • @jurassicpig
    @jurassicpig 3 роки тому +37

    Hey Harper, "pun" in Italian can either be "gioco di parole" (wordplay) or "freddura" (a joke that leaves you cold). Feel a bit better now?

  • @ignatiusjk
    @ignatiusjk 10 місяців тому

    CONGRATULATIONS Eva !!!!!!!!!!Welcome to America. This Country needs more people like you. People who improve the quality of life here in America. Next is the bambino's.

  • @bosiesmom
    @bosiesmom 2 роки тому

    This is so nice. I watched too many of the videos about Eva not liking foods. It gave me a negative impression of her. This is cute and it’s really nice to see her smile and enjoy food. I like these type of videos more. Make more of these please.

  • @alessandrorizzo2475
    @alessandrorizzo2475 3 роки тому +8

    zucca in saor is a delicacy here in veneto!!! i'm so happy for you harper! she knows her game!

  • @emilyeast6924
    @emilyeast6924 3 роки тому +9

    Merry Christmas, Harper & Eva! I found your channel by chance and love it. We are going to use your pasta recipes well into the future.

  • @warrensharpe5339
    @warrensharpe5339 2 роки тому +2

    Congratulations Ava and thank you for being a sound voice for the Italian culture

  • @suzannedenning4158
    @suzannedenning4158 2 роки тому +1

    My grandfather was born in Catanzaro. I cooked with my grandmother growing up……just like you cook. Thanks for sharing your recipes. Love you two. ❤️

  • @feslenraster
    @feslenraster 3 роки тому +8

    CONGRATULATIONS on being an American Eva :), I LOVE peanut butter too; all the recipes looked great, my wife loves lobster natural though :)

  • @bjglesener
    @bjglesener 3 роки тому +13

    Every time my sister would open a new jar of peanut butter, she'd sing out "Happy Birthday to me!"....

    • @fingersm
      @fingersm 3 роки тому +1

      God I love peanut butter!!

  • @cosmicsoullove
    @cosmicsoullove 3 роки тому

    omg new fav channel, you two are wonderful, and the food looks amazing

  • @anahidkassabian4471
    @anahidkassabian4471 Рік тому +4

    Ah, the green card process. My very Danish husband got his about 35 years ago, but I still remember it like it was last month. It was during Reagan’s amnesty period, so we had to get in line at midnight the night before because they only took the first twenty people each day. We took a thermos of coffee, a blanket, and some playing cards, and we gave the blanket to an older Russian woman…No matter when or where you do these processes, they are bizarre and overly full of unnecessary bureaucracy. HUGE and very belated congratulations, Eva!!!

  • @MShak3
    @MShak3 3 роки тому +3

    16:08 YES! This was my favorite late snack as a kid. It's now my favorite late night snack as an adult.

  • @kennywood9911
    @kennywood9911 3 роки тому +10

    I tried your "Zucca in Saor" recipe tonight - yes, it was delicious! I skipped the raisins and brown sugar (I didn't have any), and it still tasted like savory-sweet-sour heaven. I don't think I've ever had an Italian sweet-sour dish before, I will definitely cook it again. Thank you! [and congrats on the green card, Eva!]

    • @PastaGrammar
      @PastaGrammar  3 роки тому +3

      Glad to hear that!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @bigby2010
    @bigby2010 3 роки тому

    Bravo! Loved it!

  • @KA-ui3sm
    @KA-ui3sm 2 роки тому

    I just adore you both and love your channel! Stumbled onto your channel recently and have been binge watching. I literally sit here watching Eva make all these spectacular dishes while eating my lunch or dinner 😂 You have inspired me to try making some of your authentic dishes. Thank you for great content. Happy to be a new subscriber. 🙏🏽

  • @mariaberovic356
    @mariaberovic356 3 роки тому +18

    Congrats on your green card Eva! I love your show and have binge watched nearly every episode so far. Thank you both for sharing your lives and your love of foods!

  • @evapunk333
    @evapunk333 3 роки тому +5

    God...you guys are such a cute couple. The joke about her leaving at the end was hilarious 😂

  • @ChemicalCrash
    @ChemicalCrash 3 роки тому

    I love hearing your history with each food item and how you relate to it. It all looks so good. 😋

  • @traininghope550
    @traininghope550 3 роки тому

    Congratulations!!! I just started watching and love you two!!

  • @diananoonen2262
    @diananoonen2262 3 роки тому +34

    Ok I will never eat Peanut butter again without hearing patriotic music!!!

  • @thebeautywingwoman
    @thebeautywingwoman 3 роки тому +9

    The star spangled banner playing when she opened the peanut butter 😂

    • @sushi777300
      @sushi777300 3 роки тому +5

      It's America the beautiful though 🙃😉

  • @ryanfleming55
    @ryanfleming55 3 роки тому

    Every single thing you guys makes, looks delicious!

  • @Whiskey.T.Foxtrot
    @Whiskey.T.Foxtrot 3 роки тому

    That is wonderful! Congrats Eva!

  • @SueProv
    @SueProv 3 роки тому +3

    Wonderful. I am so happy for you both.

  • @ChaiMeiLan
    @ChaiMeiLan 3 роки тому +3

    Loved to see the positive side of Eva in this video. Thank you.

  • @mf370490
    @mf370490 2 роки тому

    I just stumbled upon your channel. So delightful!

  • @joycepray1132
    @joycepray1132 2 роки тому

    I love you two!!! Fantastic couple!!! Awesome content!!

  • @whisper2me699
    @whisper2me699 3 роки тому +6

    Congratulations on your green card Eva! What a beautiful Christmas present! 🎄🎅🦌

  • @barackmycat9448
    @barackmycat9448 3 роки тому +3

    So glad you guys are all set now! Love you guys in NH!

  • @deborahellison1525
    @deborahellison1525 3 роки тому

    Yay Eva! Welcome!!! and thank you for all your delicious recipes.
    Thank you both.

  • @JW-rh6rl
    @JW-rh6rl 3 роки тому

    Great channel, superb cooking and beautifully made videos. Eva, you’re a star in the making!!