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Italian Grandma Makes Baccala with Potatoes and Mushrooms (Dried & Salted Cod Fish)



Baccala with Potatoes and Mushrooms (Dried & Salted Cod Fish):
Olive Oil
1 medium Yellow Onion, chopped
3 cloves Garlic, minced
16 ounces Mushrooms, sliced
Salt & Black Pepper, to taste
Hot Red Pepper Flakes, to taste
5 medium Russet Potatoes, large cubes
2 cups Peeled Tomatoes
Water (enough to cover fish)
2-3 pounds Baccala* (dry weight), cut into serving portion sizes
1 ½ cups All Purpose Flour
½ – 1 cup pitted Green Olives, sliced in half
½ cup Fennel Fronds
* Can substitute baccala with fresh cod or any firm fish.
Serve with crusty Italian Bread!

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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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33 Comments

  1. Cris M

    Oh Nonna Gina🤌..I just love you and your cooking! I miss my Nonna's cooking terribly..😥.Thank you for showing us your wonderful talent as always❤️😊

  3. Al DiMinico

    Brings back fond memories of Christmas in the past 50’s and 60’s. Mother and grandmother would make, along with 3 days of Italian cooking, Baked Stuffed quahogs, fried smelts, baccala’, octopus, calamari and baked stuffed lobsters 😋 Thank you for the video memories ❤️

  4. Gaggy Mott

    It was a joy to see Nonna Gina actually LIFT THE POTATOES WITH HER HANDS! I could feel her desperation as she tried to scrape the onion and garlic bowls with a spatula! 🥰🥰🥰 Hands are the most versatile utensil a good cook has! Happy New Year to Nonna Gina and her family and friends ❤❤❤

  6. Mama Harps

    Baccala was a family favorite when my mother and father were alive. Gina, you bring back so many memories. Your video inspires me to try. The end of your video with the touching tribute to your son-in-law's mother brought me to tears. Thank you for sharing those precious photos. You are a treasure and your production team is extraordinary. Filming, detailed written explanations and a complete recipe at the end make your videos so informative and helpful. God Bless you all.

  7. Lynn Capella

    Looks great! I make my similar except I don’t use shrooms and fennel but do use potatoes, onions, olives and capers. Yours looks delicious! Happy 2023!

  11. Stephen Johnson

    So good to see you Gina and Happy New Year. That dish is amazing thank you for sharing. Looking forward to the next one x

  15. Mary Ann Mohler

    Expensive dish and lot of work but it’s worth it. It’s so yummy. Mom used to make it. Thank you for sharing your friend recipe love it.🥰

  18. Robert Erickson

    What an absolutely beautiful lady
    Full of love joy. Happines
    God bless you for all that you share…you expressions are so heart warming and your singing is a treasure
    You are all about doing for others…what powerful lessons that you impart
    Hugs to you dear dear Lady
    The 🙏🕊❤

  19. Karen Wright

    Hi,Gina,nice to see you! I hope you had a Merry Christmas and the New Year is treating you well. You look good! I've never cooked mushrooms with fish but I like both,I will try!☺️💞💞

  21. G G

    Che bellissima storia e buonissima ricetta. Sei molto simpatica Nonna Gina. ❤

  23. barber0611

    that is so sweet Gena!….love seeing the photo's…..looks so yummy……and 3k more subs and we are at 1 million!!!!!!…..wow!

  24. frank giuliano

    Mannaggia, sembra così buono. Proprio come ci faceva mamma… e papà impazziva. Grazie per i ricordi di mamma e papà!

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    E adoro il modo in cui hai usato entrambe le mani con due cucchiai di legno. Non erano solo usati per cucinare a casa nostra ! 😂

  25. FineWine

    She knows by the "noise" whether the oil is at frying temperature. This is beautiful family cooking. So many great memories of growing up in my maternal grandparents' house, how Blessed I was 💫

  26. lizzy t

    LOVE YOU MY DEAR… YOU ALWAYS LIFT MY SPIRITS. SOMETIMES I WISH I COULD MOVE BACK TO CLEVELAND WHERE LITTLE ITALY IS, BUT IT HAS B EEN GENTRIFIED AND GOOD FOLKS LIKE YOU HAVE MOVED OUT.. BLESSINGS MY DEAR.

  27. Ezra Ben Avraham

    I am 100% Italian. I love watching you cook. You remind me so much of my mother and my nonna. You are a treasure to your family and we adore you too. God bless you..

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