Cooking Italian with Joe

Cooking Italian with Joe Welcome to Cooking Italian with Joe! Hi, I'm Joe Borio! Passionate about authentic Italian cooking, family traditions, and the joys of La Dolce Vita.

Join me in my kitchen for easy-to-follow, homemade recipes, travel tips, Italian living, daily Smiles! Joe Borio was born on February 7th, 1965, the third of four children. The son of an avid food lover himself, his father, Joe, owned and operated a popular Italian restaurant in Central New York, Borio’s Restaurant. Borio’s Restaurant was originally opened by his grandfather Giuseppe and his grand

mother Caroline after they arrived here from Italy. It was here working by his fathers side, as well as his grandmother Caroline, Joe fell in love with all things associated with Italian culture and food. Joe’s mother and the Toscano family were also fabulous cooks and bakers, where “Joey” as he was affectionately called by his family, was always found cooking at his mothers or grandpa Tony’s side. Always baking Italian cookies, rolling out homemade pasta, making sauce, pasta fagoli, lentil soup and while listening to great Italian music surrounded by the family. Due to his love for Italian culture and food, while wanting to connect further with his family, Joe Borio had a fantastic idea. In 2012, Joe Borio, with his sons started an olive oil business, producing their own olive oil, Vito and Joe’s Extra Virgin Italian Olive Oil. Borio bought a villa in Italy and now owns and operates an Organic Farm and Olive Grove in a small village on the shore of the Adriatic. Cooking, spending time with family, friends, and sharing recipes, as well as creating new dishes to enjoy, have become his passion and joy of life.

06/06/2026

🚗✨ Say hello to our brand new car in Italy! After years with our poor old beat-up Panda that had nothing working, we finally upgraded and we’re SO excited! New Panda Hybrid! White with all the bells and whistles. This little beauty is perfect for our narrow streets here in the beautiful old village of Vico del Gargano. Nothing bigger would fit anyway!
75 horses, working air conditioning, power windows… it feels like total luxury compared to the old one 😂 We can’t wait to cruise around, hit the market, grab fresh ingredients, and cook up all the great recipes I want to share with you guys!
We’re officially Italians now — just need to slap that sticker on the back! 🇮🇹❤️
Love this place. Love this car. New adventures incoming!

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06/05/2026

👇Which one would you have for breakfast in Italy? 🇮🇹🍦
Morning in Vico Del Gargano with my friend Antonio at Capriccio! We’re standing in front of the gelato case and I ask him… “Okay, which one for breakfast?” 😂
He smiles, walks me right next door to Sweet Capricho, and shows me why Italians do breakfast right. They just added an amazing coffee (so good!), plus stunning new desserts shaped like real food — they look almost too beautiful to eat. And of course, fresh croissants on the way out.
So tell me… gelato for breakfast? Or are we going with the pastries and coffee?
Drop your choice below! ⬇️


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06/03/2026

🍇 🇮🇹❤️ Just went LIVE from our stunning Villa La Kala de Borio in Vico Del Gargano, Italy! ✨
I took you through the beautiful vines surrounding the villa — from those delicate little flowers to the tiny baby grapes that are slowly growing into full, juicy clusters ready to become incredible wine. It’s amazing watching nature do its magic right here in this special corner of Puglia.
Thank you so much to everyone who joined the live! We’re truly excited and grateful to be building our community here — your support means the world. If you enjoyed it, please like, share, and follow so we can keep bringing you more beautiful moments from the villa! ❤️
The replay is now up — go check it out!
Drop a comment below: Are there any recipes, topics, or things you’d love me to cook, share, or discuss in future lives? Your ideas are always welcome!
Can’t wait to connect more with all of you.
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06/03/2026

Let's Make the Pasta of My Childhood ❤️ Filidini “Threads of the God”
A simple, comforting pasta my grandmother Caroline Borio made for me throughout my entire childhood. She was from Piedmont in Northern Italy, and this was our special family dish.
It’s her version of the famous ultra-thin Sardinian pasta known as Filindeau (Threads of the Gods). Delicate, almost hair-thin strands of pasta gently tossed in a silky sauce of butter, pasta water, and lots of Parmigiano Reggiano. No complicated ingredients — just pure comfort, warmth, and beautiful memories.
Enjoy as I show you exactly how my Otalian grandmother prepared it: quick-cooking thin pasta gently folded (never stirred) until it becomes creamy, fragrant, and coated in that delicious cheesy-butter sauce. It’s ready in minutes and tastes like everything I remember as a small boy!
This one’s for the kid in all of us.
Full recipe in below — save it, make it, and share it with someone you love.
If this brought back warm memories for you, drop a ❤️ or tell me your favorite childhood dish in the comments!
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Thank you Nonna Caroline for all the beautiful memories. ❤️
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Filidini – The Pasta of My Childhood ❤️
Ingredients (serves 4 small portions):
• ½ pound (225g) extra-thin pasta (Filini, capellini, or the thinnest spaghetti you can find)
• 4 quarts water
• Sea salt
• 1 tablespoon high-quality extra virgin olive oil
• 5–6 tablespoons high-quality butter
• ½ cup or more finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano (plus extra for finishing)
Method:
1. Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a pot and season generously with sea salt.
2. While the water is heating, drizzle 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil into your serving bowl. This prevents sticking and adds flavor.
3. Add the pasta to the boiling water. It cooks very fast — usually 3 to 4 minutes. Cook to al dente.
4. When the pasta is ready, scoop out about 4 tablespoons of pasta water and add it to the serving bowl. Drain the pasta.
5. Immediately empty the pot and place your cast-iron pan back on the stove (do not turn the heat on). Use the residual heat in the pan.
6. Add the drained pasta and the reserved pasta

05/31/2026

🇮🇹❤️🌞 Good morning from Puglia, Italy!
This morning I took a few quiet moments to thank God for this life and the blessings I’ve been given.
Coming to Italy this year, I returned to my father’s village and then my grandmother’s village — and something shifted in me. Standing in those streets, seeing those faces, I was reminded of the dreams that carried my family forward. Beautiful people who sacrificed and hoped so that their future generations could have more.
And here I am — living that more. Buying a villa. Planting roots in the land that made me. Coming full circle in the most humbling, beautiful way.
Italy has a way of slowing you down and waking you up at the same time. I find myself more grounded here, more present, more grateful for the small moments that turn out to be the big ones.
To all of you who have walked alongside me these years — thank you. Truly. Your support and fellowship mean more than you know. Here’s to many more joyful moments together. 🙏🫶
👇👇👇 Drop a 🇮🇹 if Italy has a piece of your heart too.
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05/30/2026

🥃😂 When is the best time to drink Jack Daniels whiskey in Italy? Is there too early? I’m here in Vico Del Gargano in Puglia Italy at the Capriccio bar meeting up with a few of my local friends. The breakfast of champions is a macchiato and a shot of Jack Daniels. Some days it’s a few shots of Jack Daniels. It’s Saturday morning at 9:30 and my pals are feeling pretty happy about things. Lol😂😂😂 🍝🇮🇹❤️ Please Like, Share, Subscribe. Joe Borio, host of YouTube Cooking Italian with Joe Borio, sharing stories, Italian recipes, travel tips, and all to Love about Italy 🇮🇹! Check us out. . homemade italianfood

05/28/2026

🍋 Quick & Easy Arugula Salad – My Go-To Favorite!
Hey everyone, welcome back to the show! Today I’m sharing one of my all-time favorite quick salads that’s perfect for busy weeknights or when you want something fresh and bright. This Arugula Salad comes together in minutes, tastes gourmet, and you can prep it ahead so dinner goes smooth.
Ingredients (serves 4 as a side):
• 2 to 8 ounces baby arugula (use what you like – I often go with 5-6 oz)
• Juice of 1 fresh lemon
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 tablespoons high-quality extra-virgin olive oil
• 2–3 tablespoons chopped nuts (today we used pistachios – walnuts or almonds are great too!)
• Shaved Parmesan cheese for finishing
Quick Method:
1. In the bottom of your salad bowl, add the lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper, olive oil, and 2–3 tablespoons of chopped nuts. Whisk or stir it really well until the dressing comes together.
2. Place the baby arugula right on top of the dressing – do not mix yet!
3. Cover and pop the bowl in the fridge for up to a couple of hours. This is perfect for prepping before guests arrive or while you finish the main course.
4. When ready to serve, pull it out, grab your salad forks, and toss everything together until the arugula is nicely coated.
5. Finish with a generous amount of shaved Parmesan and an extra sprinkle of chopped nuts.
That’s it! Bright, peppery, lemony, crunchy, and so delicious. This one’s been a family favorite for generations and it never fails.
Try it this week and let me know how you liked it – what nut did you use?
👉 Drop a ❤️ if you’re going to make it.
Buon appetito!
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05/23/2026

✨ We just spent six incredible days in Italy… and I can’t stop smiling! ✨
We landed in Milan and stayed right next to the stunning Duomo. The city was clean, beautiful, and full of energy — and the food? Absolutely fantastic.
From there we drove to my family’s village, Castiglione d’Asti, where my dad, grandparents, aunt, and uncle are from. We stayed with our cousins on the Borio side and had the most special time reconnecting with family across generations. We wandered the village, visited the old family grocery store, and even joked about our Borio ancestors who once owned a castle there many years ago.
Next we headed east to visit more cousins on my grandmother’s side (the Negri family) in Montova — Antonio and Maria made us feel so loved, as always.
Then it was on to magical Venice! We stayed right on the water, took a private water taxi, rode a gondola at sunset, and enjoyed an unforgettable dinner.
After that we drove down to Florence, one of my absolute favorite cities. We spent two perfect days shopping, eating, and soaking it all in under blue skies.
Yesterday we made the big 9-hour drive south to our villa in Vico del Gargano. Luigi and his team kept everything beautiful while we were away, and now we’re opening up the house and getting ready for a wonderful summer here.
Stay tuned — lots more recipes, stories, and Italian adventures coming your way! 🇮🇹❤️
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05/21/2026

❤️🇮🇹 Join me let’s take a walk through Florence and check out some of the Piazza beautiful squares, architecture, art shops, restaurants, sunsets people, and more! We’re here for two days and it’s just magical!
Have you been to Florence before?
What did you love the most?
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🇮🇹Sitting in Florence 🇮🇹 at the Piazza Square Vecchia!!! It’s a beautiful day! Shockingly, I had another LaFleur Dominic...
05/20/2026

🇮🇹Sitting in Florence 🇮🇹 at the Piazza Square Vecchia!!! It’s a beautiful day! Shockingly, I had another LaFleur Dominica double Legado Madura cigar in my left pocket! It’s unbelievable how these things happen. I thought hey why not light up a cigar and watch the sunset as they look at the statue of David!
Jump in for the thirst of life don’t budget your joy. Maximize and embrace every moment as time passes you realize there are so few.

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