Italian Grandma Makes Eggplant Parmigiana

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!

[@justtanja7327]

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.

[@gregshaffer9925]

Well said

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[@suzettebavier4412]

💓 i Subscribed to your channel sister 😘 ✝️

[@suziedesloges5033]

I love her too!

[@monicagoldstein5413]

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!

[@dianeconti7602]

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]

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]

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

[@evasilvalayton758]

To understand her you must listen, with love

[@SweetChicagoGator]

Grandma Gina is awesome ! 🥰

[@SweetChicagoGator]

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

[@user-np5vy4ds5o]

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]

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]

I love her so much! 🇨🇦

[@lindsaywest823]

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]

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

[@vgffgfvdghhft6511]

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

[@vgffgfvdghhft6511]

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]

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

[@wandamazzulo779]

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

[@ibanezmaestro5630]

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

[@Robin-mj6jv]

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-pq8pi1uv9g]

This dear lady is such a blessing.

[@nancyespenshade7103]

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

[@Chuckiidee]

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.

[@saraorella835]

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.

[@EvelyneCR]

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

[@davidpauker]

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

[@mariafalerozicafoose3469]

❤I love you cooking and singing ❤️

[@ranavisnja]

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.

[@monicakeiser3826]

Bravissima,Nonna,eccellente!!!

[@elizabethkusce2718]

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

[@charlotteshelton140]

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

[@TaraLei35]

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

[@tiffanypatterson5157]

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]

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

[@Calondra1]

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

[@davidwayne8212]

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]

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

[@vitocarpucci]

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

[@blueb4829]

There is nothing like when your grandmother blesses you.

[@BeachKid74-ct2ob]

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… ❤❤❤

[@bobjones263]

Everyone should have a grandmother like her.

[@oddynathan6899]

Exactly

[@gemmavlogz2142]

@@oddynathan6899 agree

[@hhgb6783]

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!

[@911theanonymous]

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]

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]

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

[@paulinelaflamme9027]

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

[@roseian1608]

Nonna Gina is a national treasure!

[@adinasallam7093]

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[@SweetChicagoGator]

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

[@mariontarallo8100]

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

[@jeffren70]

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]

They are jellous of this beauty I love her

[@camcam6232]

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

[@newday1813]

Excuse them .They dislike themselves 😊

[@carmenlebronpacht6830]

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]

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

[@marthaaustin3024]

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

[@nicholabridgettewheeler]

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

[@B-leafer]

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!

[@armoredchimp]

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!!

[@bartholajean-charles7802]

So true

[@StellaNoire]

Agreed friend

[@susanfox2443]

I second that.

[@francesmoore832]

U can tell she is enjoying what she is doing and it looks great

[@dragonflycait7184]

And disappearing at a rapid rate with each passing year.

[@maiyousof8211]

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

[@aaambrose]

Yes

[@barbarabailey6871]

I love to watch the artistry in those talented hands!

[@gayfordaddai106]

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

[@teresasaponara943]

Love this lady

[@beanitalewis9953]

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!

[@acreymundo]

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.

[@maloudelosreyes661]

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

[@Tesh01]

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.

[@lynettefreeman23]

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 😘😘😘

[@dennisjames3232]

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!

[@emdm16]

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

[@koalasez1200]

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.

[@charlynewilliams7184]

KoalaSez True! I love the singing & her accent!

[@maandren]

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

[@janetsimpson1296]

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

[@globetrotting2628]

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

[@944gemma]

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]

My wife can smell that roasted garlic!!!

[@karidozhier3105]

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]

I love it!

[@JCX-9]

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

[@karidozhier3105]

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]

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

[@delysiacowley8640]

love it

[@tatyanah7167]

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

[@ellenjolley]

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

[@siobhanquinlan6922]

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

[@sandymorado4430]

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!

[@toniwalker5345]

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.

[@terry-vq6ed]

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!!

[@EPA18]

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

[@kellyc2425]

Exactly what I was thinking!! WTF???

[@whatrwedoing6968]

Bcuz they ENVY.

[@hollycampbell1967]

I agree!

[@moniqaf]

I know! Especially that many wth!

[@olliefoggitt7800]

Too much salt

[@DS-oopa]

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.

[@roballen7937]

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!!! 😊😊😊😎👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@christicyngier5988]

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]

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

[@coachsahani]

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]

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]

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

[@diane5836]

I love her! Precious and beautiful mother, grandmother and cook! All her food is made with such love for her family. That's why it tastes soooo good. She has the anointing for cooking. Such a gift Mama Gina is!

[@sandybird1011]

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!

[@Naomisuchit]

This is the best Parmesano recipe on the whole internet

[@Naomisuchit]

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

[@evuful]

@@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.

[@1cyclerider4god]

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

[@andreab2627]

I know!!! 🧂🧂🧂

[@1SafetyAngel]

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

[@laurayee2086]

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

[@Angelina_Rose]

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

[@dulcehajjar5826]

Grandma Gina is Amazing Lady ! And good cook too

[@legal_beagle5294]

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

[@MichaelSmith-xs4wp]

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!"

[@christinebernhard9533]

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.

[@tishifyouwish3509]

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👍🙏

[@roslynscott6036]

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]

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

[@Jo-fp6gj]

Hi Gina, My name is Giussepina. I just want to tell you I discovered your KZbin 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.

[@pennymcginty497]

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

[@catherinebrown9864]

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.

[@julierawlins5984]

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

[@whatrwedoing6968]

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

[@truthbespoken333]

Oh My Goodness! Can I please have her? I will fly her here to Florida and treat her like the Queen Mother that she is! Oh how I wish! Making your eggplant tonight sweet grandma!! ( I saw the video yesterday and I shopped today! ) Blessings! 🥖🍷🍇🍅🍆🧄🍃

[@TikTok-xm8hs]

What a wonderful granny! She has so much love and pride for her grandchildren and she has so much passion for her cooking..… god bless you !!! Generous Soul!

[@lenazaia2263]

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.👏👏🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@aprilblossom9268]

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

[@Flash023]

Everyone neeeds an Italian grandmother like Gina

[@jerryduong957]

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 !

[@jeanmarierock4603]

I need an Italian Grandma 💗

[@shaggydogg630]

Everyone does!

[@As-zn3cd]

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]

Angela Smith with less salt 😍🙏😄

[@darbabylovesprince]

I love her broken English.

[@anabelapaiva9244]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@anishusaini7086]

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[@normaportillo3798]

@@anabelapaiva9244 poco 9 ojotas

[@floransyousif2854]

Same here. So good

[@sandraseeraj3151]

Me too when she says somebody like or somebody not like

[@mariajoserodrigues4488]

I love her. An old lovely Lady with an Italian accent singing and cooking delicious food. Just perfect!!!!

[@anthonybruno5791]

OMG Mama Gina reminds me of my mother and grandmother. So wonderful to see this video. Sometimes it did make me laugh by reminding me of those memories I had with my mother and grandmother. My mother didn’t sing like Mama Gina but she could sing and did when she cooked. Such great memories brought back to now.

[@venven24]

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.

[@jinousjeddi3946]

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

[@takaharifely6182]

Thanks

[@Anti-leftist7777]

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

[@gracefalzon7117]

Brava

[@hadassahrose8295]

I know, right! Recipe is good.

[@henowillson934]

Some people are just not good.

[@sarahmiller5632]

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

[@gretabrown1408]

Thank you for showing us traditional Italian cooking

[@jackieonate3439]

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.

[@casham6239]

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. 🌹🌹🌹

[@michelenardecchia9416]

Melanzana made like this is rare to find. First time I had this in Battipallia near Naples. I was in heaven. Our family make it this way now. Thank you for your lovely recipe. Xx🥰

[@paulinalavayen2578]

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

[@robdibenedetto4883]

I wish Gina was my grandma ❤️ I love the singing and the delicious eggplant dish. 🇮🇹❤️

[@dm3144]

Oh o wish she was my Gma too 😊

[@joedesoto8609]

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]

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

[@rene2727]

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. ❤

[@lionelbanin]

God bless her hands! What an amazing recipe!

[@valeskamoran8750]

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!

[@luciavasquez7681]

Everybody if it is too much salt .. adjust your salt to your liking .. if it is too much oil then bake it or do less oil .. adjust your recipe to your liking .. This is her recipe .. She been cooking her recipes for years and looks healthy to me ! Jesus !! Some of these comments .. 😏 Amore 😍.. Thanks for sharing recipes ..

[@galinakulikovska2760]

Italian grandma you are perfect!

[@brendamay-kruger8306]

This tasted soooo good. I used fresh tomatoes from the garden. My husband, who is no eggplant fan, loved this. I will definitely make it again. Mille grazie Gina!

[@latricehight]

“Somebody like, you make. Somebody no like, you no make.” Great advice for life😁 👍 Love this so much! 💕

[@annabanana92747]

You need to make a book,your own Italian Cook Book ! I know I would buy one !!!! Love your recipes !! And you,, I`m either laughing or crying with you,,, and your English is just fine !

[@reneemoriconi7003]

I ❤️ Nonni Gina! I am making this dish today following her recipe. I have made it many times before. I love to hear her sing as she is cooking with love. It takes me about two hours to prepare because you can't rush good food. Grazia!!

[@lisas4453]

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