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Vanessa Gianfrancesco

Vanessa is a chef who breathes new life into classic Italian dishes, infusing them with fresh local produce and a commitment to healthy cooking. Watch Vanessa on Gusto TV’s One World Kitchen, Let’s Brunch, Pressure’s ON, BLITZ!, and Feed My Soul…V!

Vanessa Gianfrancesco has been cooking with her grandparents in Italy since she was two years old. Born and raised in Montreal by her Northern Italian father and Southern Italian mother, Vanessa believes Italian cooking is all about sharing, family, and togetherness. A passion for food led her to leave law school and pursue a culinary career. Vanessa pursued formal training at Montreal’s esteemed culinary institute, ITHQ. There, she honed her technique and discipline in the kitchen, and even developed new respect for food and cooking.

Vanessa is a chef who breathes new life into classic Italian dishes, infusing them with fresh local produce and a commitment to healthy cooking. Her philosophy is simple: to create dishes that not only tantalize the taste buds but also inspire confidence in home cooks.

Vanessa launched her website Cooking with V, dedicated to her mother and grandmothers, who taught her all there is to know about food. Her Sunday night go-to dinner is pizza, baked in her family’s backyard wood-burning oven. As she would say at home, Buon Appetito!

Watch Vanessa on Gusto TV’s One World Kitchen, Let’s Brunch, Pressure’s ON, BLITZ!, and Feed My Soul…V!


See Vanessa Gianfrancesco in these shows

One World Kitchen Our Favorite Holiday Recipes

In this festive One World Kitchen special, Hana, Vanessa, Natalia, and Pailin come together to celebrate the holidays with traditional dishes from Japan, Italy, Argentina, and Thailand. From their kitchen to yours: Marii Kurisumasu, Buon Natale, Feliz Navidad, and Swasdi Pi Him!

One World Kitchen Bakes the Holidays

Celebrate the season with One World Kitchen Bakes the Holidays! Join Vanessa, Hana, Pailin, and Natalia as they share festive treats from Italy, Japan, Thailand, and Argentina, putting a global twist on holiday baking.

Feed My Soul…V!

Chef Vanessa Gianfrancesco not only loves to cook but loves feeding people because it feeds her soul. She shows viewers how a little inspiration can elevate a meal with family or friends.

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