Italian Grandma Makes Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore:
1 whole Chicken (cutup)
4 cloves Garlic (halved)
2 Onions (sliced)
4-6 Scallions (Green Onions) - bottom portion
1/2 cup Parsley
1/2 cup Basil
2 qts Peeled Plum Tomatoes
1/2 cup Olive Oil
1 tsp Oregano (approx)
Salt & Pepper to taste
Optional:
1 lb Pasta/Linguine
Grated Pecorino Romano (sprinkle on top)
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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!

[@sandyd2527]

This message is not for Mama Gina, but for the Son-in-Law and those behind the scene that are helping this woman to do what she loves. Psychologically you are helping her stay healthy and this is helping her mind stay sharp. By doing the many dishes, she remembers the many good memories of when she was younger, and that alone makes her feel good. What a blessing she is to you and the memories she's leaving behind are so precious. So please as long as Mama Gina can and wants to cook please let her. This is what's keeping her going. I enjoy watching her and I hope that when I get to her age I'll have my family helping me and encouraging me to do what I love. God bless you all.

[@terbear6519]

SandyD yes, so true...Thank God, for Mama Gina her family is so lucky to have her! They are never hungry-🙏

[@marybethbagin4565]

Lovely post!

[@rhainaweissehexe3899]

Beautifully said ♡♡♡♡

[@SimPilot-dl8zy]

Rhaina Inge God Bless her and her Family. Thank you again.

[@NayNay-nv5gj]

Amen to that! Such a beautiful person!🙏

[@marieacuna2207]

Love her and I appreciate her teaching of what real Italian cooking is.🤗

[@maralynntanner5811]

What a joyous, beautiful woman. Made me teary for relatives like her, long gone. Thank you for sharing her and her wonderful recipe. Sending many hugs!

[@kiwirose935]

Hello Mama Gina, and family/son in law ... I get such a lovely warm feeling when I watch Gina cooking. I not only learn a lot, but I really love seeing her passion - it really warms my heart and fills me with love to have the privilege to watch this beautiful soul. Thank you, thank you. You inspire me much! xxx Love again from NZ.

[@jesse2375]

Reminds me of my grandma with these videos she will live forever!!!! I actually cry when I watch her sing

[@oneitalia2312]

♡♡♡ My Sweet Gina ♡♡♡ You can't believe how much you're loved! Humble, kind, loving, honest. You're my grandma Filomena revisited, it's unbelievable to me. God couldn't have my grandma here because she would be 120 years old today.......so he made KZbin and He put you here. You sound EXACTLY like her, Gina, your movements, your mannerisms......it's really unbelievable to me. The Chicken Cacciatore is none other than spectacular - the sauce I just know is fabulous. We hope you reminisce and sing on ALL of your videos. We love you so much. God has richly blessed you, my friend. Lighting another candle for you at the Monastery ♡ ( I told the Sisters about you :) ♡♡♡♡♡ Thank you son-in-law, you're the best, if it wasn't for you we wouldn't have Gina.

[@sandangels73]

You need to put all her recipes together and make a "Grandma Gina's Italian Cookbook".

[@laurashepherd9979]

THAT would be FABULOUS! I would buy in a heartbeat! ❤

[@NoName-mv1mw]

There is a cookbook; it's on Amazon. The recipes are prior to 2021. Go to the description on here.

[@cherylwallace5135]

The way she describes the gathering of family while they are cooking and sharing the meal reminds me of my grandparents home in south Louisiana. Filled with the same love of family, cooking and sharing meals! Love watching her

[@peterdoyne9234]

I love this Italian Mama. God bless her heart and the lovely cooking. May she live a very long and healthy life.

[@yeoldbartender]

Anyone else want to adopt Gina omg I love her so much!

[@lindabollacker6561]

Thank you for the lovely singing and your wonderful cooking!

[@MR-kj8jd]

Who could possibly give this lady a thumbs down? I have never clicked to subscribe to a channel as fast as I did to Gina’s. She is a blessing to have her share here talents with us.All of her talents...the cooking,baking and the singing. Blessings from Canada!

[@greenwoodreid3796]

What a blessing Gina is to all of us who have lost & miss our Nonnas. Thank you for sharing your lovely cooking with us, I get excited every time I see a new video posted 😊

[@monpayscanada]

Such a treasure. Unbelievable. My go to grandma I never had.

[@smurfiennes]

We love Italian grandmas. For them nothing’s wasted, I see the chicken neck is also included in the cooking 😍

[@donnacollins2065]

This woman is incredible! Such a great cook. I love the songs and stories. At 84 she's such an inspiration. May God bless you Gina ❤

[@aleset1]

I love you Gina. You are the most blessed of women. Your family comes to eat the wonderful dishes you make. You sing well too.

[@michellem9275]

Oh my goodness..I just love this sweet little Italian lady❤ 😍😚..when she cooks and sings..I could watch and listen to her all day...great admiration..God Bless her heart💖

[@cwhyharris7473]

I never had any grandparents I wish I had had a grandma like her she's awesome I love to cook.

[@moxie878]

She is so precious!! God bless her and everything she makes.

[@rosemarie741]

Thank you, dear Gina. My 4 and 6-yr-old grandchildren watch you with me now. I say it’s time to go to bed” and they say “we want to watch grandma cook” since I watched you when we went to bed last night. I’m visiting and they like to sleep with me, we read books and watch Grandma Gina. We love you, dear Gina. Rose Marie

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hello Rose Marie

[@TressasSouthernHomeCooking]

I cannot tell you how happy these videos make me! I love her so much and she has so many great recipes. Much love to your whole family for even sharing a little of her with us. Please tell her how much she is loved and appreciated.----------------------Tressa Daigle

[@BuonAPetitti]

Thank you for watching, God Bless.....

[@rosiesattic29]

I stumbled on her videos by accident. Now I can't stop watching them. I love her

[@aman4allseasons270]

I swear it's happened to me too...🤣 I'm watching her videos since this morning...its nearly noon now😨😁

[@lindamassa4993]

What a beautiful soul snd cook ! Italian grandma will adopt me !

[@jasonibiza7993]

Gina's videos are addicting i watch the videos over and over again... so charming lady... i wish i have a grandma just like her

[@love_bella4693]

OMG I want to hug you. I love to watch you so much, You remind me of my Grandma xooxoxoxoxoxox. When you sing is my favorite part, my Grandma sang too

[@Mc-Taboo]

I absolutely adore the way you talk.. it's like you're singing poetry.. Thank you for the delicious recipe and may God bless you and your whole family.

[@jonitutino8673]

I love it when you sing. 🎶🎵🎤

[@seeknanswergmailcom]

Nonna Gina, you make me smile and bring back so many memories of my mom and grandmom cooking in our Italian family. God Bless you and keep you and make His face to smile upon you.

[@janetkoonce1527]

Love this

[@ashahope333]

I am so grateful that I found this channel! I never had a good mom or a grandma. so I'm thankful that I'm actually getting to learn to cook from somebody that loves to cook, just like I do! It really touches my heart that she is just the sweetest and she really loves what she's doing! and I appreciate that! thank you so much for sharing her with me today! I just pretended she was my Grandma today! Believe me I subscribed 😊

[@brendaabuomar1585]

I am new and i have seen a few videos and cannot stop watching them. I just love love love grandma 👵 she is adorable.

[@flarican64]

I know! She is addictive, love her recipes and her personality.

[@dowillwill]

So something funny happened today, I cook this dish today and I have an eight-year-old who does not like to eat anything that my wife and I cook. So he told me daddy this looks good and it smells good. He had his first plate and he liked it so much he came back for seconds then he proceeded to ask me, who taught you how to cook this? I told him grandma Gina. He tells me well I love grandma Gina and I wish she would come and live with us and cook for me every day because your cooking is not that good daddy. And he walked away. I just laughed. lol 😆 From Chicago.

[@edhammock3427]

YOUR children and grandchildren are VERY lucky to have such a wonderful lady to cook for them .I would eat at your home anyday...May GOD bless and keep you

[@janetkoonce1527]

I love to hear you sing.beautiful

[@leoinsf]

Gina: I am a Toscano/Sicilian Italian 2nd generation. I love your programs and your recipes. Thank you for keeping the immigrant Italian cooking alive! You are like my Mom who died, cooking Sunday lunch for a family of six children. You are great!!!!

[@lynnmorella4750]

Thank you for your videos! I could watch them all day long but now I run to the store to get chicken to make this recipe! God Bless!

[@douniah285]

Im not usually leaving comments on videos put your channel worth it. I lost my grandma 3 years ago. I used to cook with her. Youre grandma is the kind a person who can make a house a real home. I feel warm and in family when I watch your videos. God bless you both. E viva la Nonna !

[@edulloa7958]

God bless you abuelita (nonna) you have no idea how much I enjoy watching you cook,Italian food is one of my favorites but you are more special,I love your singing!!!

[@arleendamico2734]

Yes ! Gina my family we make with hot cherry peppers . You are beautiful as your delicious healthy dishes you teach the younger generation. Stay safe ! 😇😘thank you to your daughter and son-in-law for sharing you with us all . God blessings on your Family . 🙏😇😘

[@carolbianchi7852]

Ok, I’m not 2 minutes into this video and I’m crying because she reminds me so much of my granny. Love you Gina!! ❤❤❤

[@aliannacone4782]

Anche io (Me too). 😇

[@annatrinidad3742]

What a Blessing you are Gina. Thank you for passing down these precious recipes. I love your joyful singing and remembrances of times past. God Bless you!

[@Zinctwentyone]

Brings me back to NY in the 90s. When things were amazing. Who could possibly down vote any of these videos? I love them.

[@franceswitham8214]

I cannot believe there is even one person who would giver a thumbs down to this wonderful lady and her amazing food.

[@Nogames2281]

@@franceswitham8214 Ik ppl must have either A did it on accident or just have not the sense God gave a goose because Gina is just sweetest soul ever.🥰🥰

[@franklatsch16]

I love when you sing and your stories, while you cook.

[@albertlanger2339]

Australia. I grew up with Aussie-born children of Greek, Italian, Maltese and other Immigrants. My luck was I got to dine on top meals. My Aussie Mother would reciprocate with roast lamb and veggies or a BBQ. I have been lucky and admit I watched and learned much meals. I still cook them as learned. I bless Gina and all women I learned from - even the Maltese Fathers who trained me how to raise rabbits and make delicious pies.

[@debradawson5529]

Thank you Gina for sharing your heart..your food..❤️

[@aleanagoodman4607]

I love it when she sings....

[@pattypollard4070]

Gina I love your chicken cacciatore, I put green Peppers, black olives, and mushrooms in my cacciatore I also put a cup of red wine and I use crushed tomatoes thats how my nana taught me that Sicilian way ...... so yummy

[@maryshelly4377]

I love red wine in mine ,as you so yummy 🙏💝❣️❣️🙏🎹🌹🎼❤️

[@Nuski457]

Love the authenticity in which Nonna explains the recipes, her little stories, music included! What a gift! Keep it up! Salute e buon appetito! Sei troppo bella Gina!

[@phyllismanzo2850]

tresmartinisyartepop morning

[@tomservo75]

Watching these videos are my Saturday night happy place. Can't explain why. Who needs fancy bars restaurants and clubs (especially these days) when you can just hang out at home on a chilly rainy Saturday night and make delicious meals and watch a good movie?

[@kayc1901]

Mama Gina you are just so gracious enjoyable you remind me of my grandmother, love your singing..God Bless

[@jacques-ldube2921]

A Star is born! Beautifull song Nonna, thank you, looks delicious! ❤️ Lucie

[@doloresandruchow9502]

Love this beautiful lady she is so sweet love her cooking

[@mariekazazian8019]

I miss my Grandma!!!! Love watching this loving woman. I am home again.❤️

[@darkroastlefty2803]

listening and watching this lovely grandma is so therapeutic. :)

[@williampoliti3667]

Nonna Gina you warm my heart ❤️ you bring back beautiful memories of my beautiful nonna who lived with us. Your stories,singing and delicious cooking is so needed in this world. May God Bless you and your family

[@lisad2461]

I can't stop watching. What a blessing to us!

[@carmelmaldonado6258]

I love your videos, Gina. Your cooking and singing reminds me of my Nona. God bless you. 💙

[@jbranchl58]

Gina, you are so precious to me. Thank you for teaching us how to cook Real Italian food! When I watch your videos they make me so happy! You are truly a beautiful woman inside and out. I love to hear your stories about when you were young and I wish I had those same amazing memories myself. Such good family memories. This meal looks so delicious like all of your other meals. You are a fantastic cook! So the women sing while the men are waiting to eat huh? I love to hear you sing so much. I hope You and your Family are doing well. I can't wait to cook this meal. Maybe this weekend. Take care and God Bless You and your FamilyI I love you Gina. ~ Joan 💜🤗🍗🍅🌿🍝🍞🍷🎶🎵💃💃🙏🙏🙏💜💜💜❤💖💖🤗😘💕💜

[@pruenster]

Thank you for singing! You have a beautiful voice!

[@doniellestenson3502]

Love when Gina sings for us

[@angelabruno578]

Love watching gramma cook and sing. She is a gem💗

[@SophieLovesSunsets]

God bless you Gina always. These videos are just full of loveliness. I loved hearing the story about when you were a little girl and hearing you sing 💗 I watch these videos while I cook :') Beautiful recipe! I'm making this for my hubby and I tonight. All the ingredients in this recipe compliment each other so well especially the green onions. The chicken, fresh tomatoes, basil and parsley ... the colours of Italy on the stove. Perfect for cold winter nights 💚❤️

[@judymarcucci2823]

Thank you, Nonna Gina!! I'm an Irish Grandma but my husband is 100% Italian and is loving the dishes I have learned to make or perfect by watching your videos. I just love watching you and listening to you tell your stories and sing your songs. Love to you and your family, Gina.

[@deborahsmall8996]

Looks scrumptious! Love when you share your memories. When singing. Mostly your step by step recipes/illustrations. I am now watching you everyday. My grandmother is no longer alive. You bring back some wonderful memories of my time together in the kitchen with her.. Thank you.

[@jimfitzgerald4536]

Gina has to be the most authentic person I’ve seen on KZbin. She inspires me with every video.

[@Zuzu01]

She is so cute, such s beautiful spirit, and a great teacher 😘

[@jerryoshea3116]

Excellent video-No BS,just wonderful traditional home cooked Italian food&👍 to this naturally authentically charming lady!

[@ronaldgarcia1991]

I love everything about this!

[@mikemyers2626]

I love this wonderful woman like my own!! I would eat any plate she prepared... and listen to every story! God bless!!

[@michael.sig40]

God bless you Grandma Gina, for your life of love for your family, and your beautiful voice in song. I was so blessed to have my Grandma Lilly making such delicious family meals every day of my life! I am now 70 years old, and still have the memories of Grandma cooking 50 years ago, and her sweet loving voice saying, "Munja munja!". How I miss her and her delicious cooking! God bless all the beautiful grandmothers who left so many wonderful memories at the dinner table.❤

[@gladysalbizua4736]

Love Gina singing and her stories of Italy..She is a delight to watch..Thanks you..

[@ivi122]

You’re so lovely. I love watching you cook and hearing you sing! Your children and grandchildren are so lucky and blessed to have you

[@lorrainewelch5176]

Gena I feel home again watching you cook and singing! You bring me fond memories of my mother thank you for sharing authentic Italian cooking . God bless you and your family....

[@karenalgozzini2688]

Gina you have no idea how much better I cook because of you. Your wonderful!

[@michaelmichael7250]

I try this chicken cacciatore’s recipe it was the best meal I ever made. I am a Italian man myself I pride myself and a good cook as a lot of people I cook for my family when they come over. This meal I loved along with my wife.

[@kimberlymollison3783]

Watching you cook brings a certain comfort to my soul. God Bless you.

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hello Kim

[@Mbeck621]

She is lovely! What a great lady to go to this effort to pass on the old ways, would love for her to be my grandma!

[@brettoberry3586]

Grandma magic in the kitchen. My grandmother was born about the same time as Gina, but sadly, she passed away and I miss her wisdom and her love of cooking and feeding us every day. Treasure these videos. Grandma Gina will live forever through them...

[@Marionpm1]

My mother made the chicken cacciatore, like a stew, w/ potato, celery Greek olives carrots sauce. Jeep singing we all love it here. Gid bless all of you

[@oldcollegecoed]

OMG! What a treasure! Grandmas are the best gift grandchildren could ever receive! Nonna Gina, I love you!💞

[@michimastropiero2940]

Im hooked to watching her videos every night, my husband loves her resemblance to his mom & love her spirit & singing, I wish I had more footage of my grandma, such a blessing to capture those moments, her love & yummy recipes, great job family👏👏

[@laragreene8328]

i'VE NEVER KNOWN SO MUCH ABOUT iTALIAN FOOD BEFORE WATCHING GINA! AND I am loving it!!! Oh my gosh,it makes me so hungry because it looks so delicious!! and healthy!! So glad I found Ginas recipes! Not to mention how enjoyable she is:-) I want to make all her recipes!

[@Ria-lh9os]

I love to hear you sing your songs Gina from when you were a little girl by the look on your face your memories were very happy ones xx

[@joanwalz8482]

Gina is a blessing. What a wonderful person. Love the way she sings with the cooking

[@emmaclark1506]

I love love mama Gina, I wish she was my mama……best Nona ever❤❤❤❤❤ thank you for filling what is missing from my Sicilian heritage, so far I’ve made the gnocchi, and the pizza, today I make this❤❤❤ Gratsi xoxo

[@margaretsmith7712]

Gina you are adorable and superb cooking teacher,you invite us into your home and we come away feeling the better for your company,singing and food....God bless and keep you always..

[@TheThornbird21]

Hugs and kisses, your singing made my day, it took me back to my childhood in the Provence, France, lots of good memories, my grand-père was like you, always singing. Gina, your generation is a jewel. 😘

[@ivantruckman1]

I love they way her mind works . No recipe , All by memory ,Smell and taste . Brilliant love You Nonnina Gina

[@laurag2112]

Ahhh! Nonna you are so sweet! I love hearing your memories of when you were a girl in Italy. ❤️

[@reneeherring8499]

You are a lovely spirit placed on Earth to make people feel loved💕

[@dianabrantley3375]

Oh my goodness, I haven't had Chicken Cacciatore in years. This looks so good and I wish I was there to eat some of it. Gina your a angel and so beautiful as usual. The color red looks so good on you, that's your color for sure. Love you Gina.

[@anibalrodriguez995]

Lovely song, It was very moving, When we cook and we remember its like we can go back to the past and be in another place, Thanks Gina for the delicious recipe

[@allison_grey]

I’m really glad I found this channel. I love your passion

[@maryellenwalz7415]

I love watching you, Gina.

[@adukeojeme3481]

I love grandma Gina. She make me laugh and happy when I watch her cook. Well done grandma.

[@angelap9142]

Hi Gina, looks delicious. I usually make it in the oven. I can’t wait to make it like you. Welcome back! I enjoy watching your videos. Your the Best. God Bless you and your family. 🤗😀🇨🇦

[@macman3175]

Me 2 . love you Gina! God bless you and keep you and your family!!

[@vernonrochester5528]

Love How grandma breaks out into singing 👍🏾👍🏾

[@pamstephens6770]

I just found your channel. You are the kind of Grandma I want to be. Your beautiful inside and, out. I would love to cook with you. Your a true blessing. God bless you always. Keep making videos.

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Pam

[@kathef2298]

Ms Gina, you are a blessing to humanity! I love to listen and learn from you! ❤️😋🥰

[@oksanawalker9492]

She is so sweet! Love how she talks. Old school! Always great!