Gia's Italian Kitchen's Podcast

Been to NY lately?  How about Coney Island? I am interviewing the 3rd generation Italian Chef Cutolo at Gargiulos Restaurant…holy cow….he was on the Today Show and now he is on MY podcast!!!!    This is going to be so super awesome!!!!! Coming in the next week! Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes. Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Your next summer menu doesn’t need to be complicated to feel special. I’m sharing what we’ve been cooking lately at Gia’s Italian Kitchen, starting with a seriously satisfying quinoa salad that’s built for real life: roasted asparagus, spinach, cranberries, toasted walnuts, and a bright Italian vinaigrette that gets extra punch from Dijon mustard. It’s fresh, colorful, and easy to serve for guests...

Estes Park, Colorado gave us the perfect mix of mountain adventure and “what should we order next” energy. We just got back, and we’re unpacking the trip in the most delicious way: a mini food tour, a couple unforgettable hikes, and the kind of drink inspiration that follows you home. If you’re searching for Estes Park travel tips, Rocky Mountain National Park ideas, and where to eat in Estes Park...

Making Pasta at Kingston Yard Get ready, Cedar Rapids — we’re turning up the heat at Kingston Yard this summer! Join me on Sunday, June 14 at 2pm for a live, on stage pasta making experience that’s fun, flavorful, and totally unforgettable.  VIP tickets are on stage with me! Get your tickets here (https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/shop/ols/categories/special-events) I’ll be rolling, shaping, tossing,...

This is a great, make-ahead breakfast to bring with you to work.   Put all ingredients in a glass ball jar with a screw top. ·       ½ cup uncooked quinoa  ·       1 cup almond milk, original or vanilla ·       ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon ·       pinch of salt  Toppings:  ·       slivered almonds ·       raw chopped walnuts ·       unsweetened coconut flakes ·       raspberries and blueberries ·...

What do you think of CURRY HUMMUS?   Ever tried it? It's delicious, nutritious, and easy......and when you make it yourself, you know exactly what ingredients are in there...and NO vegetable oils!!!!! Full recipe on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/recipes-mangia/f/curry-hummus Watch the full video on my YT channel: https://youtu.be/JORQ-KjMVGk Homemade hummus shouldn’t feel like a...

Did you miss our cooking extravaganza last night?  SHORT CLIP Cooking with Maestro Tim from Orchestra Iowa is always an adventure! We made Braciole and Bruschetta and talked about Mahler....WITH props....this is a must watch!!!! EMAIL FOR THE GROCERY LIST AND RECIPES: kelley@giasitaliankitchen.biz Inspired by the drama of Mahler’s Symphony No. 6 — the soaring melodies, the hammer blows, the hero’s...

Did you miss our cooking extravaganza last night?  SHORT CLIP Cooking with Maestro Tim from Orchestra Iowa is always an adventure! We made Braciole and Bruschetta and talked about Mahler....WITH props....this is a must watch!!!! EMAIL FOR THE GROCERY LIST AND RECIPES: kelley@giasitaliankitchen.biz Inspired by the drama of Mahler’s Symphony No. 6 — the soaring melodies, the hammer blows, the hero’s...

Braciola, Burrata… and a Little Mahler Magic! Join me and Maestro Hankewich from Orchestra Iowa for Italian inspiration! We’re turning up the heat in the kitchen and in the concert hall vibes on Saturday, April 18 at 5:30pm CST.  It's FREE! COOKING WITH US? EMAIL FOR THE GROCERY LIST AND RECIPES: kelley@giasitaliankitchen.biz Inspired by the drama of Mahler’s Symphony No. 6 — the soaring melo...

Today’s chicken dish is extra special — not just because it was packed with flavor, but because of who it was made for. I had the honor of cooking for the cancer patients and caregivers at  The Hope Lodge in Iowa City, a place where strength, love, and community show up in the most beautiful ways. See video footage on my YT channel: https://youtube.com/shorts/Crb9wLXcMkg?feature=share   More recip...

What's for dinner, it's Friday! This Lemon Dill Salmon or Trout is so easy and delicious! 🍋 Why I always bake my fish instead of frying it In Gia’s Italian Kitchen, we keep things simple, flavorful, and rooted in real Italian cooking — and that’s exactly why I reach for baked fish every time. When you bake fish, you let the ingredients do the talking. No heavy breading. No greasy after‑...

You don’t have to be on social media to cook great food, and I’m proving it with a handful of recipes that make weeknights feel a lot less boring. I point you straight to my blog so you can skip the scrolling, grab the links, and see exactly what I’m making with step-by-step recipes and photos. First up: Caprese pork chops that stay juicy. I share the simple choices that make a big difference, lik...

Have you looked at the ingredients list lately? Homemade granola is so easy to make, super nutritious and delicious!   If that storebought bag has things you cannot pronounce, probably best to make your own! Watch my short video: https://youtube.com/shorts/2AEQtDwac-g Find more recipes: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz   #cooking #cookingathome #cookingtime #cookingwithgia #italiancooking #italianfo...

Craving flavor without the scroll fatigue? We’re packing our feed with 30-second kitchen wins that still honor slow-food soul: quick-start marinara with seared chicken thighs, weeknight pasta made in the food processor, and a stovetop espresso ritual that beats drip by a mile. It’s the best of Italian comfort distilled into bite-size clips, with full recipes and stories linked when you’re ready to...

A kitchen can be a lifeline when life gets hard. We open the door to a year shaped by service, taste, and community: monthly meals at the American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge, where adults in treatment and their caregivers gather for nutrient-dense, comforting Italian dishes that are easy to repeat on long days. The work is different from a showy cooking class—more heart than spectacle—with a focu...

Need a unique Christmas gift?  Here’ a gift that stands apart! Give a cooking experience straight from the heart. Not something to wrap or hide on a shelf, But time spent together, shared with someone else. Friends and family cooking, laughing, and too A gift full of flavor they’ll always love you for. This season give more than just something to buy, Give memories made – one dish at a time! I wil...

My name is Kelley Cole, hear the story unfold, In the kitchen I shine, got a heart made of gold. Simmering sauces, olive oil slick, Italian flavors—now that’s my trick. From pasta to pizza, risotto on cue, Every dish I make tastes molto bellissimo too. So when aromas roll in and the good times roll, You know it’s cooked with love by Kelley Cole  Learn more about Gia's Italian Kitchen: https:/...

The kind of soup that makes a snowy day feel like a celebration doesn’t need a dozen steps or a culinary degree. We walk you through our easiest-ever New England clam chowder, adapted from a beloved community cookbook and tuned for modern kitchens, weeknight schedules, and hungry holiday crowds. With a chop-and-simmer method, you skip the sauté, keep cleanup minimal, and still pull off a creamy, b...

Do you have any sweet potatoes left? This delicious and nutritious sweet potato and black-eyed pea stew will warm you up!  Try it this week!  It's easy!   Full recipe on my website: ð 1 1/2 cups dried black-eyed peas ð 4 large sweet potatoes  ð 4 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/recipes-mangia/f/sweet-potato-and-black-eyed-pea-stew Visit our YouTube cha...

Paper trails rarely tell a straight story, especially when you gather more than twenty relatives on a single quest for Italian dual citizenship. We open the door to our process—the wins, the stumbles, and the strange moments—so you can see what it really takes to turn family lore into legal status. From old certificates with misspelled names to a notary who balked at a bilingual page, we unpack th...

Time to make some changes to your herb garden….tear the basil out (sad face), bring the rosemary inside, and leave your sage, oregano & thyme outside (in the Midwest) How about a dinner with friends and family?  Imagine a unique cooking experience where you could be the hero! We will create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties (virtually or in person) & employer...

BASILCELLO......WHAT????? After I cut & harvested my basil to make pesto, I left the plants in the ground and the leaves regenerated themselves!!! So now what? Well instead of Limoncello I am trying Basilcello!!!   Have you ever heard of this or made it yourself? Here is phase 1. How about a dinner with friends and family?  Imagine a unique cooking experience where you could be the hero! We wi...

A love letter to comfort food and the people who keep it alive, this episode takes a cinematic cookbook—born from a story of Italian grandmas cooking in a neighborhood restaurant—and turns its pages into dinner. We walk through “escaped birds,” a saltimbocca-adjacent pork roll with sage and prosciutto, seared in butter and olive oil until golden. Then we layer in a bright parsley salsa verde that...

A love letter to comfort food and the people who keep it alive, this episode takes a cinematic cookbook—born from a story of Italian grandmas cooking in a neighborhood restaurant—and turns its pages into dinner. We walk through “escaped birds,” a saltimbocca-adjacent pork roll with sage and prosciutto, seared in butter and olive oil until golden. Then we layer in a bright parsley salsa verde that...

What happens when your purpose drives away?  Our role as a parent has instantly changed.....and I am not really sure how to deal with this! Seems like people are in one camp or the other.  When your last child leaves the nest, parents are either so happy to have the kids out of the house…..or they are crying every day.  I am in the latter bucket!  The change is so huge and monumental, it is kickin...