

The Joy of Cooking Podcast
The Joy of Creation Production House
The Joy of Cooking is more than a cookbook; it's an American culinary institution. Irma S. Rombauer’s timeless recipes have guided generations of home cooks for over a century. Today, her legacy lives on through her great-grandson, John Becker, and his wife, Megan Scott. Based in Portland, Oregon, they are the 4th generation stewards of this beloved classic, having authored its latest edition. As they create the next chapter of the Joy of Cooking and launch the Joy of Cooking Podcast, the Rombauer family continues to inspire and nourish with every conversation. Each week, John & Megan set the table with their co-host and friend Shannon Larson and their revolving guest of home cooks, cookbook authors, food entrepreneurs, and chefs- to discuss cherished & reviled Joy recipes, kitchen victories & miseries, and most importantly, what they are all cooking and eating.
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Oct 8, 2025 • 1h
Sarah Marshall: A Casual Culinary Chat About Frozen Treats
Episode 37, Sarah Marshall: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Sarah Marshall, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about frozen treats.Links:Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of CookingJoy of Cooking InstagramJoy of Cooking Substack newsletterJoy of Cooking Bookshop Affiliate ShopMama Lil’s PeppersTwist shopTomato FestLane SelmanFood In JarsSaving the Season, by Kevin West (affiliate link)Tomato-Egg Stir FryFoglight FarmsFish Fragrant EggplantLovely’s Fifty FiftySarah Minnick InstagramVivienne Culinary BooksHeartland Masala (affiliate link)Fruit RiotThermopolis, WyomingDairyland and Hot City CoffeeViral tomato martiniRitz Cracker Ice Cream Sandwiches Joy Scouts Cooking Club:Fudgy Brownies, page 765 2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:Canning Tomatoes, pages 900-901 Thank you to our sponsors: Marshall's Haute Sauce (Use Code: hautejoy for 20% off)
Thank you for listening to The Joy of Cooking Podcast with your hosts, John Becker, Megan Scott, and Shannon Larson. Call or text our hotline with questions, hopes, history, or where you find joy at 503-395-8858. Connect with us on Instagram @thejoyofcookingWant to support our podcast? Please write us a review, spread the word on social media, or give to our PatreonProducer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production HouseAudio Engineer: Haley BowersProduction Coordinator: Dave Drusky

Oct 1, 2025 • 57min
Shane Mitchell: A Casual Culinary Chat About Ride-Or-Die Joy Recipes
Episode 37, Shane Mitchell: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Shane Mitchell, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about ride-or-die Joy recipes. Links:Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of CookingJoy of Cooking InstagramJoy of Cooking Substack newsletterShane Mitchell InstagramThe Crop Cycle, by Shane MitchellHetty McKinnonFlying Coyote FarmThe Bitter SouthernerSaveur MagazineCheerwine“Hot Wet Goobers,” by Shane MitchellMarsh Hen MillFarm and Sparrow MillAmethyst Ganaway InstagramEric Kim InstagramAll Consuming, by Ruby TandohKat Craddock Instagram Joy Scouts Cooking Club:Apple Dumplings, page 688 2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:Chicken or Turkey Potpie, page 704Quince Preserves, page 918Boiled Peanuts, page 47Banana Bread Cockaigne, page 626Muffins, page 632Mimosa Pound Cake, page 727Asopao de Pollo, page 93Dutch Baby, page 649Country Captain, page 423Becker Burgers, page 505Matzo Ball Soup, page 84Pizza Dough, page 614Pancakes, page 640Olive Oil Cake, page 735Borscht With Meat, page 98Cincinnati Chili Cockaigne, page 502Megan’s Southern Cornbread, page 631New Mexico-Style Enchilada Stacks, page 540 Thank you to our sponsors: Marshall's Haute Sauce (Use Code: hautejoy for 20% off)
Thank you for listening to The Joy of Cooking Podcast with your hosts, John Becker, Megan Scott, and Shannon Larson. Call or text our hotline with questions, hopes, history, or where you find joy at 503-395-8858. Connect with us on Instagram @thejoyofcookingWant to support our podcast? Please write us a review, spread the word on social media, or give to our PatreonProducer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production HouseAudio Engineer: Haley BowersProduction Coordinator: Dave Drusky

Sep 24, 2025 • 55min
Maureen Abood: A Casual Culinary Chat About Homemade Yogurt
Episode 36, Maureen Abood: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Maureen Abood, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about homemade yogurt.Links:Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of CookingJoy of Cooking InstagramJoy of Cooking Substack newsletterMaureen Abood websiteMaureen Abood InstagramLebanese Baking cookbookRose Water and Orange Blossoms cookbookPeppered EarthKristin Teig photographerMaureen Abood’s baklava recipesNicholas RestaurantMaureen Abood’s yogurt recipeYogothermYogurt culturesLa Bouffe grocery InstagramMaureen Abood’s savory tomato galette recipe Joy Scouts Cooking Club:French Yogurt Cake, page 734 2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:Arnold Palmer, page 13Biscuits and Gravy, pages 635 (biscuits) and 547 (sausage gravy)Fried Apple Pies, page 689Apple Strudel, page 699Cloverleaf Rolls, page 617Pound Cake, page 726Homemade Yogurt, page 1034Fattoush, page 128Fatayer bi Sabanekh, page 702Banana Bread Cockaigne, page 626Strawberry Ice Cream, page 844 Thank you to our sponsors: Marshall's Haute Sauce (Use Code: hautejoy for 20% off)
Thank you for listening to The Joy of Cooking Podcast with your hosts, John Becker, Megan Scott, and Shannon Larson. Call or text our hotline with questions, hopes, history, or where you find joy at 503-395-8858. Connect with us on Instagram @thejoyofcookingWant to support our podcast? Please write us a review, spread the word on social media, or give to our PatreonProducer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production HouseAudio Engineer: Haley BowersProduction Coordinator: Dave Drusky

Sep 17, 2025 • 1h 6min
Lane Selman: A Casual Culinary Chat About Radicchio
Episode 36, Lane Selman: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Lane Selman, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about Radicchio.Links:Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of CookingJoy of Cooking InstagramJoy of Cooking Substack newsletterLane SelmanCulinary Breeding NetworkCulinary Breeding Network InstagramCulinary Breeding Network Variety ShowcaseBrown butter miso corn pasta recipe TikTokBroiled cottage cheese toast recipe TikTok99 RanchOrganically Grown CompanyHappy DirtSagra del RadicchioTerra MadreKale Sauce Pasta recipeNew Seasons MarketWellspent MarketKir Jensen InstagramPizza Thief Joy Scouts Cooking Club:Rachel’s Kale and Lentil Salad, page 130 2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:Caponata, page 54Miso-Glazed Eggplant, page 238Utica Greens, page 234Romesco, page 570Strata, page 164Roasted Chicken, page 407Fruit Galette or Crostata, page 689Velvet Spice Bundt Cake, page 730Caldo Verde, page 98 Thank you to our sponsors: Marshall's Haute Sauce (Use Code: hautejoy for 20% off)
Thank you for listening to The Joy of Cooking Podcast with your hosts, John Becker, Megan Scott, and Shannon Larson. Call or text our hotline with questions, hopes, history, or where you find joy at 503-395-8858. Connect with us on Instagram @thejoyofcookingWant to support our podcast? Please write us a review, spread the word on social media, or give to our PatreonProducer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production HouseAudio Engineer: Haley BowersProduction Coordinator: Dave Drusky

Sep 10, 2025 • 50min
Adam Roberts: A Casual Culinary Chat About No Churn Ice Cream
Episode 35, Adam Roberts: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Adam Roberts, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about No-Churn Ice Cream.Links:Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of CookingJoy of Cooking InstagramJoy of Cooking Substack newsletterThe Amateur GourmetThe Amateur Gourmet Substack newsletterAdam Roberts InstagramAdam Roberts TikTokFood Person bookSecrets of the Best Chefs bookLunch Therapy podcastEric Kim’s angel hair pasta salad recipeDavid LebovitzSmitten KitchenOrangetteKitchen Arts and Letters bookstoreVivienne Culinary BooksOmnivore Books on FoodArchestratus Books + FoodsOsteria Mozza restaurantNancy Silverton InstagramJessie Sheehan InstagramLove Me, Feed Me by Judith JonesGood Things by Samin NosratDinner in French by Melissa ClarkLove Japan by Aaron IsraelSesame by Rachel SimonsWoks of Life by the Leung familyTenderheart by Hetty Lui McKinnonPaletas by Fany GersonThe Perfect Scoop by David LebovitzLidia Bastianich’s cavatappi with sundried tomatoes and cannellini beansBreville Smart Scoop ice cream makerBasil Chicken Stir Fry recipe from Bon Appétit Thank you to our sponsors: Marshall's Haute Sauce (Use Code: hautejoy for 20% off) Joy Scouts Cooking Club:Pistachio and Rose Water Kulfi, page 853 2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:Shaved Fennel and White Bean Salad, page 129Caesar Salad, page 117French Toast, page 644Coffee Parfait, page 852Frittata, page 159
Thank you for listening to The Joy of Cooking Podcast with your hosts, John Becker, Megan Scott, and Shannon Larson. Call or text our hotline with questions, hopes, history, or where you find joy at 503-395-8858. Connect with us on Instagram @thejoyofcookingWant to support our podcast? Please write us a review, spread the word on social media, or give to our PatreonProducer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production HouseAudio Engineer: Haley BowersProduction Coordinator: Dave Drusky

Sep 3, 2025 • 51min
Melissa Knific: A Casual Culinary Chat About Recipe Writing
Episode 34: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Melissa Knific, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about recipe writing.Links:New York Public Library menu collectionMelissa Knific websiteMelissa Knific InstagramNational Geographic National Parks Cookbook pre-orderLovely’s Fifty FiftyJessica NabongoTasting Georgia cookbookBig Green EggThe Artist’s WayRoyal Corona beansBlackstone griddle Thank you to our sponsors: Marshall's Haute Sauce (Use Code: hautejoy for 20% off) Joy Scouts Cooking Club:Shaved Fennel and White Bean Salad, page 129 2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:Caesar Salad, page 117Roast Chicken, page 407-408Mashed Potatoes, page 265Canned Tuna, page 904-905 Support Independent Media & Keep Our Podcasts Coming By Giving To Our Patreon
Thank you for listening to The Joy of Cooking Podcast with your hosts, John Becker, Megan Scott, and Shannon Larson. Call or text our hotline with questions, hopes, history, or where you find joy at 503-395-8858. Connect with us on Instagram @thejoyofcookingWant to support our podcast? Please write us a review, spread the word on social media, or give to our PatreonProducer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production HouseAudio Engineer: Haley BowersProduction Coordinator: Dave Drusky

Aug 27, 2025 • 59min
Roy Choi: A Casual Culinary Chat About A Career In Cooking
Episode 33: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Roy Choi, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about a career in cooking.Links:Roy ChoiHot Sauce ExpoHatch Fermented Leek Scape Hot SauceTart Cherry Malört Pickled Scorpion Hot SauceSingaporean Chilli Crab Recipe by Holly OngBroken Bread show with Roy ChoiLocol RestaurantKogi Korean BBQBest Friend RestaurantThe Choi of Cooking cookbookTinfoil Swans Podcast With Kat KinsmanCulinary Institute of America (CIA)Joy of Cooking on BlueskyLovely’s Fifty Fifty Thank you to our sponsors: Marshall's Haute Sauce (Use Code: hautejoy for 20% off) Joy Scouts Cooking Club:Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie, page 770 2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes: Singaporean Chilli Crab, page 359Plum Preserves, page 918Apricot, Peach, or Nectarine Preserves, page 917Green Posole, page 323Korean Green Onion Pancake, page 257Japchae, page 304 Support Independent Media & Keep Our Podcasts Coming By Giving To Our Patreon
Thank you for listening to The Joy of Cooking Podcast with your hosts, John Becker, Megan Scott, and Shannon Larson. Call or text our hotline with questions, hopes, history, or where you find joy at 503-395-8858. Connect with us on Instagram @thejoyofcookingWant to support our podcast? Please write us a review, spread the word on social media, or give to our PatreonProducer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production HouseAudio Engineer: Haley BowersProduction Coordinator: Dave Drusky

Jul 4, 2025 • 7min
Joy of Cooking Podcast Summer Break Announcement
Joy of Cooking Podcast Summer Break Announcement. (We Come Back August 27th, 2025)We will be taking a break to enjoy all our fave Summer activities. Please don't worry; we will return to our weekly schedule starting at the end of August. While on break, please call our hotline with questions at 503-395-8858 and make some of our fave Summer recipes.2019 Edition Recipes:Summer Tea, page 8Kalbi Short Ribs, page 458Tomato Cobbler, page 706Chocolate Sorbet, page 848
Thank you for listening to The Joy of Cooking Podcast with your hosts, John Becker, Megan Scott, and Shannon Larson. Call or text our hotline with questions, hopes, history, or where you find joy at 503-395-8858. Connect with us on Instagram @thejoyofcookingWant to support our podcast? Please write us a review, spread the word on social media, or give to our PatreonProducer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production HouseAudio Engineer: Haley BowersProduction Coordinator: Dave Drusky

Jun 20, 2025 • 58min
Jolyn Chen & Louis Lin: A Casual Chat About Sauces
Episode 31: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guests, Jolyn Chen & Louis Lin, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about sauces.Links:Xiao Ye Thank you to our sponsors: Mizuba Matcha Tea Co. (Use Code: joyofmatcha for 15% off)Marshall's Haute Sauce (Use Code: hautejoy for 20% off) Joy Scouts Cooking Club:Table Salsa, page 573 2019 Recipes:Lobster roll, page 138crab cake, page 358Chimichurri, page 567Zhug, page 567Salsa Verde, page 563Blender hollandaie, page 561
Thank you for listening to The Joy of Cooking Podcast with your hosts, John Becker, Megan Scott, and Shannon Larson. Call or text our hotline with questions, hopes, history, or where you find joy at 503-395-8858. Connect with us on Instagram @thejoyofcookingWant to support our podcast? Please write us a review, spread the word on social media, or give to our PatreonProducer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production HouseAudio Engineer: Haley BowersProduction Coordinator: Dave Drusky

Jun 13, 2025 • 60min
Holly Ong: A Casual Chat About Crab
Episode 30: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Holly Ong, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about crab.Links:VH_US Dirk MarshallSauce Me Up SubstackSibeihoHow to cook crab- Holly Food 52 Thank you to our sponsors: Mizuba Matcha Tea Co. (Use Code: joyofmatcha for 15% off)Marshall's Haute Sauce (Use Code: hautejoy for 20% off) Joy Scouts Cooking Club:Crab Cakes, page 358Creole Remoulade, page 564 2019 Recipes:Fried Chicken, pageBiscuits, page 635Strawberry Shortcake, page 834Singaporean Chilli Crab, page 359Cioppino, page 102Crab cakes, page 358Baked shell butter, page 560
Thank you for listening to The Joy of Cooking Podcast with your hosts, John Becker, Megan Scott, and Shannon Larson. Call or text our hotline with questions, hopes, history, or where you find joy at 503-395-8858. Connect with us on Instagram @thejoyofcookingWant to support our podcast? Please write us a review, spread the word on social media, or give to our PatreonProducer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production HouseAudio Engineer: Haley BowersProduction Coordinator: Dave Drusky