
The Joy of Cooking Podcast
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.
Latest episodes

Jul 4, 2025 • 7min
Joy of Cooking Podcast Summer Break Announcement
Joy of Cooking Podcast Summer Break Announcement. 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 Patreon.Producer: 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 Patreon.Producer: 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 Patreon.Producer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production HouseAudio Engineer: Haley BowersProduction Coordinator: Dave Drusky

Jun 6, 2025 • 58min
Jon Washington: A Casual Culinary Chat About Pizza
Episode 29: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Jon Washington, 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 pizza. Links:Umma CookbookDill Pickle DipGrillo's PicklesMama Lil's PeppersTartine Pizza DoughRoberta's CookbookJoy of Cooking Substack 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:Grandma-style Pan Pizza, page 616 2019 Recipes:Formage Fort, page 55Creme Fraîche, page 974Chocolate Buttermilk Cake, pagePizza Dough, page 614Pizza Sauce, page 556Matzo Ball Soup, page 84Pasta dough, page 294Know Your Ingredients, page 950
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 Patreon.Producer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production HouseAudio Engineer: Haley BowersProduction Coordinator: Dave Drusky

May 30, 2025 • 57min
Sarah Ahn: A Casual Culinary Chat About Caviar
Episode 28: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Sarah Ahn, 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 caviar. 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) Links:Sarah Ahn- Ahnest KitchenAhnest Kitchen InstagramUmma: A Korean Mom's Kitchen Wisdom BookPlum Extract Syrup Joy Scouts Cooking Club Recipe:Creme Fraîche, page 974 Recipes From 2019 Edition:Deviled Eggs, page 152Honey Panna Cotta, page 821Pan Bagnat, page 138Know Your Ingredients, page 950
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 Patreon.Producer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production HouseAudio Engineer: Haley BowersProduction Coordinator: Dave Drusky

May 23, 2025 • 57min
Robin Wheelright: A Casual Culinary Chat About Rhubarb
Episode 27: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Robin Wheelright, owner of Vivienne Culinary Bookstore, 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 rhubarb.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) Links:Vivienne Culinary BookstoreFood of Sichuan BookRhubarb-eque SauceFlavorama BookSalt, Fat, Acid, Heat BookWhat Goes With What BookModern Proper Book Joy Scouts Cooking Club:Roasted Rhubarb, page 195 Recipes From 2019 Edition:Yogurt and Honey Panna Cotta, page 821Rhubarb Conserve, page 919
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 Patreon.Producer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production HouseAudio Engineer: Haley BowersProduction Coordinator: Dave Drusky

May 16, 2025 • 47min
Claire Lower: A Casual Culinary Chat About Sandwiches
Episode 26: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Claire Lower, 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 sandwiches.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) Links:Claire Lower (Milk Street Magazine)Claire Lower (Life Hacker)Claire Lower InstagramPublix SubsAllon BentonEric Kym- Tuna Mayo Rice BowlPear Salad Joy Scouts Cooking Club Recipe:Pan Bagnat (Provençal pressed tuna sandwich), page 138 Recipes From 2019 Edition:Frost a cake, 711Sub sandwich, page 138Reuben, page 141
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 Patreon.Producer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production HouseAudio Engineer: Haley BowersProduction Coordinator: Dave Drusky

May 9, 2025 • 48min
Christopher Kimball: A Casual Culinary Chat About Handmade Pasta
Episode 25: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Christopher Kimball of Milk Street, 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 handmade pasta. 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) Links:Milk StreetSyracuse Salt PotatoesKhao Moo Dang RestaurantBackroads Italy Book Christopher Kimball177 Milk Street InstagramGreen Spaghetti Joy Scouts Cooking Club Recipe:Fresh Pasta Dough, page 299 Recipes From 2019 Edition:Fresh pasta dough, page 294
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 Patreon.Producer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production HouseAudio Engineer: Haley BowersProduction Coordinator: Dave Drusky

Apr 30, 2025 • 53min
Joy History: A Casual Culinary Chat About The 1963 Edition of Joy of Cooking
Episode 24: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, to discuss the history of The Joy of Cooking, recipes, and stories, as well as 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 the 1963 edition of Joy of Cooking.Links:The Joy of CookingLoaded Potato SkinsAmethyst GanawayStand Facing The Stove Book, By Anne MendelesonMizuba TeaUse code joyofmatcha for 15% off Joy Scouts Cooking Club Recipe:Coconut Milk Cake, Cockaigne, page 724 Recipes From 2019 Edition:Gumbo, page 95Caesar Salad, page 117Couscous, page 338Dolmas, page 63
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 Patreon.Producer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production HouseAudio Engineer: Haley BowersProduction Coordinator: Dave Drusky

Apr 16, 2025 • 51min
Margaret Eby: A Casual Culinary Chat About Duck Eggs
Episode 23: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Margaret Eby, 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 duck eggs.Links:Margaret EbyYou Gotta Eat Book50 HertzMizuba TeaUse code joyofmatcha for 15% offYunhaiMala MarketBurlap & Barrel Joy Scouts Cooking Club:Salted Egg Yolk, Page 935 Recipes From 2019 Edition:Sour Cream Apple Souflé Cake Cockaigne, page 819
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 Patreon.Producer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production HouseAudio Engineer: Haley BowersProduction Coordinator: Dave Drusky