Italian Grandma Makes Risotto with Mushrooms

RISOTTO with Mushrooms:
3 + 4 tablespoons Olive Oil
¼ + ½ cup chopped Yellow Onion (or Shallots)
16 ounces sliced Mushrooms
¼ cup chopped Italian Parsley
3 Garlic Cloves, minced
2 cups Arborio Rice
1 cup White Wine
6-7 cups Chicken Broth
4 tablespoons Butter
1 cup grated Pecorino Romano Cheese
Salt & Black Pepper to taste
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FAQ:
Who is this lady?
Gina Petitti was born in 1935 in Faeto, Italy. It is in the province of Foggia in the Puglia region of southeast 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 enjoys making food for her family in the same old fashion ways as she was taught by her mother and grandmother in Italy, and also new things she has subsequently learned from family and friends in America. She also enjoys 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 and behind the scenes?
Grandma Gina’s retired son-in-law, Nick, does the filming, editing, production, and channel management. Her daughter, Maria, helps with food preparation, kitchen setup and fan support. Also, Grandma Gina usually has one or two grand-kids in the kitchen to help.
Does Gina read the comments?
We print out and show her how much love she gets from all her viewers, and she is very thankful and hopes you enjoy her cooking! Your comments bring her lots of joy, laughter, and inspiration to make more videos to share with you.
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[@GSDMom91]

“Oh My God, it’s so delicious!” Best part of the video is her tasting her own cooking. Who doesn’t Love an Italian Grandmother?

[@pamelaracki9255]

You never know where life will take u . Thank u 🙏 ❤❤❤

[@bv3706]

Nona Gina, I'm so happy to see you! ❤️

[@elaineb1409]

Me too. I was thinking about her this morning. Just love her. She reminds me of an aunt of mine.

[@linneamanion]

Darling Gina , how about a song. Love your recipes and have bought your magnificent recipe book, ordered in London. Gratsia . merci beaucoup

[@shaneencalade4988]

Such a blessing to have a healthy Grandmother who is still around to teach and pass down her knowledge…. So many of us would love to still have our Grandmothers to enjoy in our lives and would for sure appreciate more in our older ages.

[@leslieeswigart]

Me too!!! Looks like she got her kitchen remodeled! 🥰🥰🥰

[@tabe8850]

I know exactly what you mean. All my grandmother’s recipes and more importantly, my aun’t recipes are lost when they unfortunately passed. I wish I could have videotaped my aunt’s cooking so I could understand her magic and show it to others. I thank this channel, but more importantly, I thank Gina for teaching me, us, and future generations of real home Italian cooking.

[@mariacasella6474]

Grazie Nona Gina Grazie 🙏😘🙏💐you are our biggest sweetest ❤all around the world

[@lynnwilliams2227]

Love all things mushroom. Have a Wonderful Mother's Day sweet lady. 💐

[@nodice8312]

How wonderful when Nona Gina feels the muse she bursts out in song!!! ❤

[@lindalial9062]

Hello Gina. I love you so much. Everytime I hear you start singing. I cry. My grandmother. Always sang so beautiful. Whenever she cooked. She would get up Sunday morning at 4:30. To make the pasta and she would be singing when she rolled the cavetelli Then she would make chicken and roast potatos. Italian bread and a big salad. Oh how I wish I had my grandmother with me today. I would cook with her all the time. She was very strict and she taught me how to make her stuffed artichokes and to do her eggplant Parmigiano When I was young And her pasta fajoli. I miss her. You bring me good memories Gina. God bless you sweetheart. Linda from Rhode Island

[@SeaTurtle515]

That’s a sweet tribute to your Grandma, I have similar memories of my Noni and I miss her. I used to love making homemade raviolis with her. When I became a young adult I tried to write down her recipes but she never measured anything. I would ask ‘how much?’ and she would say ‘oh about this much’ and show with her hand! ☺️

[@SophieBird07]

Yes! My Grandma, so many years ago lived in Rhode Island (her parents were but young kids from Italy in those early years) and they eventually moved to NH (Nashua) where many happy times unfolded over the years. I remember her children (my mother and sibs) reflecting on their youth, when my grandmother was always singing at the top of her lungs while cooking, mortifying them at the time!. I’d so love to hear that again today!

[@corners23251]

What a beautiful story Linda; I got a very good visual. Thanks. And, whoa, that's a lot of food on Sunday.

[@cressidarodrick939]

You can't imagine how much we love you Nonna Gina,. You make our life a whole brighter place. Thank you for always being there for us and having a caring heart. Ti amiamo piu. di quanto pensi.🇮🇹 💚🤍❤🇮🇹

[@meryldykstra2538]

When I watch you cook, Gina, what I feel is hundreds of years of cooking history shared mother to daughter, mother-in-law to daughter-in-law, generation to generation, over and over. It's a beautiful thing! 💞

[@rosannatoffolon9704]

Such a sweet lady she is. Love watching her.

[@ceecee7879]

Blessed Mother, we pray to you to keep our Momma Gina safe and healthy that she may continue to bring us joy. 💙🤍

[@SeaTurtle515]

This lovely lady reminds me so much of my Noni. The accent,the jesters…and my Noni was a fabulous cook. She passed at 93 from a broken hip, otherwise super healthy woman. That was 30 years ago. I still miss her and remember her always lovingly scolding me for letting my dog on the beds! 🥰

[@SophieBird07]

I return to my youth watching Gina. Such a peaceful reprieve in this busy, chaotic world.

[@user-lq1vp9hr8f]

Love Grandma Gina, Bless your heart , You're a Wonderful. ❤

[@donnagermaneri3855]

Thankyou sweet grandmother for teaching us♥️ And you sing beautifully and with such compassion like your cooking. Blessings from the Oregon coast 😊

[@Boyhowdy875]

Hey Gina! So great to see you! Thank you for this excellent recipe! God bless you and your beautiful family!

[@reneebaer9929]

My dear sweet lady!! I’ve missed you. I haven’t watched you in quite a while and I see you’re still doing well & cooking up a storm! One of my favorites….risotto with mushrooms & sometimes I add asparagus… I’m going to definitely try your recipe. Love love love you lady!!!❤❤❤

[@ASAS-dn4ve]

Where I live May is asparagus risotto month.

[@italishgirl5601]

I love to watch you cook and you’ve never looked more beautiful🇮🇹❤️

[@jeanniek1498]

❤❤❤ Agreed 👍

[@DeborahBeagan-ot2vv]

Grazie Nonna Gina! Watching you is like watching my own Nonna cooking for her family. Love and Happy Mother's Day!!🥰

[@pegpalo2598]

I can’t tell you how glad I am every time I see that you have a video for me to watch!!!!! God bless you and thank you for making my heart so happy🥰😍

[@beffis1980]

OMG she is absolutely fabulous! I adore her! Thank you for the cooking lesson. And I’m sure singing to it in Italian made it 100% better ! I bet Gordon Ramsay would be put to shame with your risotto.

[@angelagardner3779]

My favorite Gina words…Olive olio…spoonya…garlica…blacka peppah. You are treasured Grandma Gina. I love hearing you talk and Sing❤️Thank you for sharing YOU!!

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

Here's a thought: you could collect, publish and sell a songbook of all of Gina's favorite songs. Italian songbooks are actually hard to find in the USA. They're usually all Neapolitan songs.

[@NYnative61]

It's always a special day when I see Grandma Gina cooking a new dish for us♥ Thank you! You remind me soo much of my own grandma, who passed at 98, still cooking like this until the end!

[@davidstoughton3257]

She reminds me of my great Aunt as well same accent and speech and so many others likenesses. Brings back wonderful memories of my Italian Immigrant Non and Nonny. Sadly they are all gourmet and customs have been lost over the years but still have recipes in my head. I love it when she says " you no like, you no put, you like you put. "

[@StayPrimal]

Thank you Grandma!!!

[@SpliffThyme]

Much love from Toronto 🇨🇦💜. God bless you

[@johnanderson3405]

Congratulations on 1 million subscribers!!❤

[@steveh1460]

Grazie Nonna Gina! We missed you!❤

[@user-vb3zx1ds2d]

What a nourishing, creamy, comfort meal 😊. Thankyou Nona Gina,and God bless you always.l am a Greek Nona ,79 years old and lam passionate cook too and l love the way you adore your grand children, and provide for them!!!❤ Also l love gardening too just like you !!Take care and keep singing your heart felt somgs😅🙏🌹🇬🇷🇦🇺🦘

[@dee_mcgee11]

Mushroom risotto and a song from Nonna Gina. ❤

[@jeanetterodriguez6188]

❤ I just love to hear you sing Nona Gina 💕🌺🌹😊

[@_theloremaster]

I made this for my family tonight and it was DELICIOUS! Grazie Nona Gina!

[@Robert-yj2fu]

Grazie Nona Gina, always eager to see your new content, makes me so happy every time 🙏

[@hunnybunny4u259]

Grazie Grandma Gina happy Mother’s Day!! Thank you for this recipe

[@dylan-reece]

It made my heart Sing to get the notification on this video. Love you Nonna Gina. ❤

[@anthonycirami8500]

Welcome back Bella Gina

[@IrishAnnie]

I love this Nona. She explains every step and makes cooking easy to understand! Authentic Italian cooking. Her food always looks so delicious and makes me HUNGRY!!!!! Love from Florida. Happy Mother’s Day! ❤❤❤

[@mariehud7382]

Such a blessing she is..

[@teresaannechadwell6280]

Hello Grandma Gina, I’m so happy you made this recipe. My daughter and I love mushrooms and risotto. I’m so happy that you are doing well. God bless you and thank you for all your work. We love you! Keep up the cooking we love it.❤

[@user-hn8fq1db5f]

Hi Nonna Gina great recipe. You make cooking look so easy. Happy Mother’s Day and hope your family treats you like a queen. ❤❤

[@pastagirl1]

"all the time you gotta move".......I could watch this beautiful lady all day........

[@cindeefoley3870]

Nona Gina you are a treasure. I have tried many of your recipes & we have loved every one of them. My husband asked if I could make one of your recipes once a week until we have tried them all. We enjoy seeing you on your videos & love your stories & singing. Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipes & sharing yourself with all your subscribers. Hugs

[@mrsbond9743]

So I get these meals for senior citizens and today.I had this recipe and string beans I had never had Risotto, It was very good. I added a little more seasoning for my taste like a little black pepper, a little seasoned salt. Some accents some garlic powder. Some onion powder, but this was actually really, really good. I had never heard of it, but I just put the ingredients in my list. Now I have all the other ingredients except with the rice. That rice is expensive but we're gon to get it.I love her recipe

[@Birdie252]

What a wonderful Mother’s Day gift !! A visit with Nona Gina !!!! ❤🙏❤️

[@xristinastrat7266]

Good evening Nona. Feel very happy seeing you cooking. ! You feel like family. Love you. Thank you. ❤

[@dianethompson4346]

It is always such a pleasure watching and learning from you! You are so special! Thank you, Gina❤

[@maryfeldmann7705]

Nona Gina, where have you been. I have missed you. This recipe is great. I love your cookbook.

[@vickyharp9336]

Love mushrooms & risotto!

[@user-rh4vp7fd8n]

I love your videos. I’m a chef and I find myself smiling through all of your lessons. You’re wonderful!

[@libby2012]

I love your philosophy of life …and seeing you put it into action

[@annieclaire2348]

I love making risotto just this way as I find the process very therapeutic and relaxing with a delicious reward at the end! Thank you Nonna Gina. ♥️♥️. Love your singing too.

[@sodollicious1]

Gina, born to be in front of the camera … natural to the core.

[@arpibahnam3121]

I miss you so much nona Gina. Keep those videos coming 💋💋💋❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻From Toronto

[@patriciagrier282]

Hey Miss Gina ❤. Good to see you. I don't understand the lyrics of your songs, but I love the soul. God bless 🙏

[@Joodster]

Nona Gina makes me happy. And she makes me wish I had someone besides myself to cook for.

[@corners23251]

This woman just makes me smile. I love when she sings. I love when she says OK? I only knew one grandmother; she never ever, ever, ever cooked for anyone. Like my father, she too didn't like children and there were five of us.

[@rosamariann]

Thank you dear Gina!!! I made this with you!! Love you so much! God bless you and your family ❤🙏🏻

[@didisinclair3605]

Pure Joy to see you, Nona Gina, every time. A very happy Mother's and Grandmother's day to you!!!

[@kathleenschneider3498]

Always a pleasure to discover a new recipe from Gina.

[@MRMars-lb7nt]

Thank you, Nonna Gina. May God’s love and peace be upon you as well.

[@ameliapond1916]

Thank goodness - I was worried we wouldn't get a song! We love Nona Gina!

[@MrsV03]

😋 delish Nona Gina! Beautiful singing, I'm so inspired by your cooking and canning.

[@ChomStories]

Wonderful! I love your videos, thank you!! It’s always good to see you! ❤

[@7777markkey]

I love to watch you! And watching you cook is an absolute joy! My X had an Italian grandmother and you so remind me of her.

[@user-gp2bs7jy6y]

It hit my heart when she started starting singing! 😅

[@vikkimikkola5957]

I love watching her cook! Original Italian cooking.

[@janospapadialopolos2299]

Best chef in the world. Always happy when she upload new videos.

[@georgekelly9797]

Thanks for the fine recipe, I love it with mushrooms. Happy Mother's day Nonna, God bless.

[@josephineprozik5228]

Hi Gina! You are sooooo special to all your viewers and I hope you feel our love for you as we feel your love for us. I have learned so very much from watching you cook! When I see a new video of yourd on KZbin, it's like Christmas for me. Thanks for teaching us to love and respect good food. Nothing better than a home cooked Italian meal!

[@cherylf.4616]

Love your recipes Gina! Thank you for sharing! ❤️

[@sandygreenfield5542]

Happy MOTHERS DAY . Love watching you and hearing you sing such a joy

[@rareruddy]

Love this woman!

[@user-ig7zi2tf4x]

Thank you for sharing your risotto recipe! My husband makes mushroom risotto often so I will show this and see what he can learn from you. I always love your videos. Thanks again, wish you were my Nonna! God bless you and your family❤

[@carolestewart2867]

Love you from Canada 🇨🇦 bellissima Bella signora..magnifico mangiare

[@trex5703]

Who ever has yet to order Gina's cook book, order it now!!! I've learned so much, thank you Gina.

[@raquelwilkinson466]

Looks so delicious. Thankyou Gina for sharing. Love the beautiful singing,it fills my heart.💗🎶

[@denisegiallombardo4797]

Buongiorno Nonna Gina! It warms my heart to see you, and how you make these delicious recipes. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your cooking with all of us. 🥰❤️🙏

[@katherinekrauss4648]

Gina, I learned to cook from a friend/co worker with Italian New Jersey roots back in in the late 1970’s .. Before that I grew up very far from your food culture- mine was one of east coast Canadian post-war frugality and local root vegetables and fish! Sounds boring, but all good with no complaints.. I credit my Italian- Canadian friend for opening my eyes and appetite and devotion to the art and love of cooking. I thank her and YOU for that as you continue to inspire so many more here on utube. You are the best gift for anyone who wants to learn from a revered family icon- dare I say the best grandma- with all the cooking smarts that will be passed down for a long time! Xox from one who still loves to cook for friends and family

[@user-xd1ux5kz7f]

I am so happy to see you teaching us things I should have remembered from my childhood. You are wonderful, thank you!

[@pamelahadi5773]

One of my all time favorite dishes! Thank you for this! 😊

[@elizabethdowns7450]

Mrs. Gina remind me my Italian great-aunts 😊 Because of them I became a good cook.

[@barbarabottomly926]

Thank you Gina for always sharing.... I love it when you sing...and bless the food before you prepare it... God Bless ❤ love you

[@MrCorvettegirl2]

Hello Ms Gina So good to see you💕 Your mushroom Risotto looks delicious 👍 Thank you for the recipe!!

[@ladylutyinleeds]

Thank you so much for doing this recipe it's one of my favourite dishes ever! I could watch Gina cooking all day she is such a treasure and reminds me so much of dearly beloved Nana. ❤

[@aussienic8428]

I just want to give you the biggest hug! Too precious for words. ❤

[@millionairementality_]

Gina: Ordered your book from Amazon. Received Sunday. Outstanding recipes and I highly recommend for anyone who enjoys cooking. Thank you and your son in law Nick for putting this together. Will buy more and give as gifts. Outstanding!

[@irishpixierose]

Gina we've missed you ❤ Your mushrooms look beautiful! I can't wait to make this for my family.

[@Renkk17]

Love watching you cook, you remind me so much of my own mom! 💜💕

[@Mafilina66]

Adorable la forma de cocinar y de cantar💖💖💖💖 gracias 🎉🎉🎉

[@lindacolandrea9752]

Nonna Gina, I pray you are well. I haven't seen you in so long! Happy Mother's Day!❤😂🎉

[@RobinMarconeCassidyRN]

Nonna Gina!🌷My favorite KZbinr! And, one of my favorite dishes. I love risotto and mushrooms! I remember my nonna teaching me the difference between good and bad mushrooms. Of course she always made the risotto and mushrooms with them...yum! I can almost smell it cooking. Thank you Nonna Gina for sharing this wonderful and yet simp!e dish.🙏 I hope your subscribers make it. They're really going to love it💝 HAPPY MOTHERS DAY NONNA GINA. WE LOVE YOU!! 💐

[@annsalty5615]

I love these videos with Gina. It grounds me to a happier world. 🙏❤

[@michaelhanna1208]

Nonna Gina .. your video is so heart warming ❤️

[@hawkinseric]

That looks so delicious! I can't wait to try your recipe. Thank you Nona Gina!

[@juliealvarez3302]

I LOVE YOU SO MUCH 💓 AND I LOVE ALL YOUR VIDEOS. EVERY TIME ONE POPS UP OR I NEED TO FIND OUT HOW TO MAKE SOMETHING I LOOK YOU UP!!! BLESS YOU 😘🙏😘

[@diversegardener392]

I love you like my own mamma, God rest her soul! Thanks for sharing your recipe!!❤🎉😮😊

[@judithgebhardt6194]

Gol blessed you Nona, you are a gift from heaven!

[@debbiestapf7321]

You’re the best! You take me back to my days watching my aunts cook their amazing Italian food!

[@matteosollecito2448]

The little flowers went for a trip around the world!

[@shariy.3727]

That looks delicious 😋 , thank you for sharing your recipe. Love you Grandma Gina!