The Joy of Cooking Podcast

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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 wi...

Episodes(40 episodes)

Sarah Marshall: A Casual Culinary Chat About Frozen Treats

Episode 39, 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 shop...

Published: Oct 8, 2025Duration: 1h 0m 23s

Shane Mitchell: A Casual Culinary Chat About Ride-Or-Die Joy Recipes

Episode 38, 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 MitchellH...

Published: Oct 1, 2025Duration: 57m 23s

Maureen Abood: A Casual Culinary Chat About Homemade Yogurt

Episode 37, 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...

Published: Sep 24, 2025Duration: 54m 39s

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...

Published: Sep 17, 2025Duration: 1h 6m 17s

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 Instagram<...

Published: Sep 10, 2025Duration: 50m 22s

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 cookbook

Published: Sep 3, 2025Duration: 50m 45s

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 w...

Published: Aug 27, 2025Duration: 59m 5s

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 ...

Published: Jul 4, 2025Duration: 6m 51s

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 Cook...

Published: Jun 20, 2025Duration: 58m 27s

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)...

Published: Jun 13, 2025Duration: 59m 56s

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...

Published: Jun 6, 2025Duration: 58m 20s

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 InstagramU...

Published: May 30, 2025Duration: 56m 49s

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 Si...

Published: May 23, 2025Duration: 57m 1s

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)...

Published: May 16, 2025Duration: 47m 22s

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 Pot...

Published: May 9, 2025Duration: 48m 21s

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<...

Published: Apr 30, 2025Duration: 53m 12s

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:</p...

Published: Apr 16, 2025Duration: 51m 28s

Jordan Mishra Johnson: A Casual Culinary Chat About Preserved Lemons

Episode 22: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Jordan Mishra Johnson, 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 preserved lemons. Links:Drawn HungryDrawn Hungry YouTubeTortuga Gordo Hot SauceMizuba Matcha Tea Co.Use Code joyofmatcha for 15% off Joy Scouts Cooking Club Recipe:C...

Published: Apr 9, 2025Duration: 45m 26s

Kristin Donnelly: A Casual Culinary Chat About Vegetarian Noodles

Episode 21: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Sarah Marshall, and their guest, Kristin Donnelly, 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 vegetarian noodles.Links:Kristin DonnellyModern Potluck Cookbook Spring Cooking- All About Raab, Rapini, and BroccoliniEverything CookbooksMizuba Matcha Tea Co.Use code joyofmatcha for 15% off Tortuga Gordo Hot Sauce...

Published: Apr 2, 2025Duration: 1h 3m 49s

Cathy Barrow: A Casual Culinary Chat About Preserving

Episode 20: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Cathy Barrow, 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 sourdough bread baking.Links:Cathy BarrowBagels, Schmears, and a Nice Piece of FishWhen Pies FlyPie SquaredMrs. Wheelbarrow's Practical PantryPommes de Terre FondantesOkonomiyaki Tots...

Published: Mar 26, 2025Duration: 45m 31s