

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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Mar 18, 2026 • 1h 7min
Tamar Adler on Noticing What's Good
Episode 56, Tamar Adler. John and Megan set the table with their friend and show producer Sarah Marshall and their guest, Tamar Adler, 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 the ride of book writing.
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Support the Pod:
Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cooking
Joy of Cooking Instagram
Joy of Cooking Substack newsletter
Joy of Cooking Bookshop.org Affiliate Shop
Patreon
Guest Links:
Tamar Adler’s website
Tamar’s essays, reviews, and articles at The NY Times
Books by Tamar Adler:
Feast on Your Life: Kitchen Meditations for Every Day
An Everlasting Meal: Cooking With Economy and Grace
The Everlasting Meal Cookbook: Leftovers A-Z
Something Old, Something New: Oysters Rockefeller, Walnut Soufflé, and Other Classic Recipes Revisited
Mentions on the Podcast:
Three Sisters Nixtamal (PDX)
Chällerhocker cheese from Käserei Tufertschwil in St. Gallen, Switzerland (check out the manic-yet-haunted child on the label, visible in the upper left corner of the webpage)
La Tur cheese from Caseificio Dell’Alta Langa in Cuneo, Italy
Alison Roman’s Caramelized Shallot Pasta
Joy Scouts Cooking Club:
Cheddar Cheese Ball, 55
2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:
Megan’s Vegan Chili, 89
Roasted Mushroom Lasagne, 310
Southern Corn Bread, 630
Classic Scones, 637
Thank you to our sponsor:
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

Mar 4, 2026 • 60min
Cynthia Nims: A Casual Culinary Chat About: Planning Social Gatherings.
Episode 55, Cynthia Nims. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson and their guest, Cynthia Nims, 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 planning social gatherings.
Support the Pod:
Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cooking
Joy of Cooking Instagram
Joy of Cooking Substack newsletter
Joy of Cooking Bookshop.org Affiliate Shop
Patreon
Guest Links:
Cynthia Nims’ website
Cynthia Nims on Instagram
Cynthia’s “Long Live the Recipe Box” newsletter (Substack)
Cynthia’s “Seafood Savvy” newsletter (Substack)
Books by Cynthia Nims:
Crab
Oysters
Shellfish
The Essential Shellfish Collection (A new 3-volume special edition box set!)
Mentions on the Podcast:
Merrymount Frankfurters (Cooks.com)
Joy Scouts Cooking Club:
Roasted Mushroom Lasagne, 310
2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:
Carottes Râpées (French Grated Carrot Salad), 125
Tuna-Vegetable Casserole, 538
Thank you to our sponsor:
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

Feb 18, 2026 • 1h 4min
Mashama Bailey of The Grey Restaurant: A Casual Culinary Chat About Paris.
Episode 54, Mashama Bailey of The Grey. John and Megan set the table with producer Sarah Marshall and their guest, Mashama, 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 Paris, where Mashama has opened a new restaurant, L'Arrêt.
Thank You To Our Sponsor:
Rombauer Vineyards
Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order
Must be 21 or older to enjoy
Support the Pod:
Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cooking
Joy of Cooking Instagram
Joy of Cooking Substack newsletter
Joy of Cooking Bookshop.org Affiliate Shop
Patreon
Guest Links:
Mashama Bailey on Instagram
The Grey Restaurant
L’Arrêt by The Grey Restaurant
Chef’s Table series on Netflix (Mashama is profiled on Season 6, Episode 1)
Mentions on the Podcast:
Mashama’s Foie Gras and Grits recipe (MasterClass)
Mashama’s Country Captain recipe (CBS Sunday Morning)
Little House on the Prairie (Wikipedia entry for the youngs)
Perfect Scoop, Revised and Updated, by David Lebovitz
Ox Restaurant (Portland)
Mashama’s France Recs:
Brasserie Lipp
The French Bastards
Marché Bastille (Marché Richard Lenoir)
Joy Scouts Cooking Club:
Carottes Râpées (French Grated Carrot Salad), 125
2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:
Yogurt and Honey Panna Cotta, 821
Bone Broth, 77
Lasagne, 310
Country Captain, 423
Celery Root Rémoulade, 126
Older Joy Recipe:
Polynesian Pork or Chicken (Mashama calls it “Hawaiian chicken”) is on p. 257 in the 1975 edition
Thank you to our sponsor:
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

Feb 4, 2026 • 59min
Sheryl Kesey Thompson of Nancy's Yogurt: A Casual Culinary Chat About Yogurt
Episode 52, Sheryl Kesey Thompson of Nancy's Yogurt. John and Megan set the table with producer Sarah Marshall and their guest, Sheryl, 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 yogurt. Thank You To Our Sponsor:Rombauer VineyardsUse Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first orderMust be 21 or older to enjoy Support the Pod:Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of CookingJoy of Cooking InstagramJoy of Cooking Substack newsletterJoy of Cooking Bookshop.org Affiliate ShopPatreon Guest Links:Nancy’s Probiotic Foods websiteNancy’s on InstagramMentions on the Podcast:Wolf in the Woods (San Diego restaurant)Carne & Hueso (San Diego restaurant)Kabalito Jordanian Freekeh (the brand we purchased that needed to be rinsed thoroughly!)“Chuck Kesey, Probiotic Yogurt Pioneer, Dies at 87” (NYT)“Remembering the Grateful Dead’s Sunshine Daydream Concert: Still Grateful 50 Years Later” (Nancy’s website)Free Food: Earth Eating by Andrew BartonA TikTok-inspired broiled cottage cheese toast recipe (representative)DarigoldOregon State University’s Dairy Research Center and Dairy Processing ProgramÇilbir eggs or Turkish-style poached eggs with garlicky yogurt and chile butter (Nik Sharma recipe) Joy Scouts Cooking Club:Yogurt and Honey Panna Cotta, 821 2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:Freekeh with Greens, Chickpeas, and Halloumi, 338Arroz Con Pollo, 424Flourless Nut Balls are only in the older Joys: p. 769 in the 2006 edition; p. 706 in the 1975 edition; p. 669 in the 1963 edition Thank you to our sponsor: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

Jan 21, 2026 • 1h 4min
Naomi Tomky: A Casual Culinary Chat About Whole Grains
Episode 51, Naomi Tomky. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson, and their guest, Naomi Tomki, 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 whole grains. Thank You To Our Sponsor:Rombauer VineyardsUse Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first orderMust be 21 or older to enjoy Support the Pod:Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of CookingJoy of Cooking InstagramJoy of Cooking Substack newsletterJoy of Cooking Bookshop.org Affiliate ShopPatreon Guest Links:Naomi Tomky’s websiteNaomi Tomky’s InstagramThe Pacific Northwest Seafood Cookbook: Salmon, Crab, Oysters, and More, by Naomi Tomky Mentions on the Podcast:Slap Ya Mama White Pepper Blend Cajun SeasoningAnna Hezel’s Ranch Fire Crackers recipeToshi’s Teriyaki GrillCommunion Restaurant & BarSarah and Nam Soon Ahn’s recipe for Dubu Jorim (from their book Umma, and on ATK)Ancient Grains for Modern Meals, by Maria SpeckGrist: A Practical Guide to Cooking Grains, Beans, Seeds, and Legumes by Abra Berens Joy Scouts Cooking Club:Freekeh with Greens, Chickpeas, and Halloumi, 338 2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:Party Mix, 48Garam Masala II, 588Farrotto, 339Saffron Millet, 326 Thank you to our sponsor: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

Jan 8, 2026 • 60min
Kelly Kate Warren: A Casual Culinary Chat About Backpacking Food
Episode 50, Kelly Kate Warren. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson, and their guest, Kelly Kate Warren, 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 Backpacking Food. Thank You To Our Sponsor:Rombauer VineyardsUse Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first orderMust be 21 or older to enjoy Support the Pod:Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of CookingJoy of Cooking InstagramJoy of Cooking Substack newsletterJoy of Cooking Bookshop.org Affiliate ShopPatreon Guest Links:The Backcountry Cook website (including info on booking trips!)The Backcountry Cook on InstagramThe Backcountry Cook on Facebook Mentions on the Podcast:Black Sheep Coffee RoastersAfro-Vegan: Farm-Fresh African, Caribbean, and Southern Flavors Remixed by Bryant TerryAmerica’s Test KitchenRock Creek Pack StationTrue Lime PacketsNido Dry Whole Milk PowderChaokoh Coconut Milk Powder Joy Scouts Cooking Club:Campfire Bananas, 1772019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:Moules Marnière (Mussels Steamed in Wine), 351Frijloes de la Olla, 213Egg Rolls, 71Borscht with Meat, 98Shepherd’s Pie, 506 2019 Joy Reference Sections Mentioned:“High-altitude” index entry, 1117 (Page references to all of our HA recipes and general cooking info)About Rabbit and Hare, 524 (Skinning instructions and a helpful illustration live here.)Camp Cooking, 1061 (All the firestarting and fire safety info resides here.) Thank you to our sponsor: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

Dec 17, 2025 • 1h 7min
Coco Morante: A Casual Culinary Chat About Restaurants in Portland & Eugene
Episode 49, Coco Morante. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson, and their guest, Coco Morente, 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 restaurants in Portland & Eugene. Thank You To Our Sponsor:Rombauer VineyardsUse Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first orderMust be 21 or older to enjoy Support the Pod:Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of CookingJoy of Cooking InstagramJoy of Cooking Substack newsletterJoy of Cooking Bookshop.org Affiliate ShopPatreon Guest Links:Coco Morante InstagramCoco’s website, Lefty SpoonThe Instant Kitchen CookbookThe Instant Kitchen Meal Prep CookbookCoco Morante on Simply Recipes Mentions on the Podcast:Cookie McCakeFaceCornet CustardErin McDowell’s sturdy pie challengeNom Nom PaleoMetal cookbook standSkully basting brush Eugene/Portland, OR Restaurants:Marché Provisions Market Hall86 SpeakeasyIzakaya MeijiParty BarLovely’s Fifty FiftyEem Thai BBQ and CocktailsRangoon BistroKachkaNavarreThe Heist food cartsGolden TriangleBake on the RunBark City BBQScotch LodgeOma’s HideawayJejuBellwether BarStreet DiscoDirty PrettyXiao YeMurataHan OakLardoKhao Moo DangNong’s Khao Man GaiGado GadoPaper Bridge Joy Scouts Cooking Club:Kai, page 10 2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:Rombauer Jam Cake, page 732Garlic-Braised Broccoli Rabe, page 221Seafood Gumbo, page 101Hasselback Potatoes, page 267Cranberry Relish, page 180Chocolate Chess Pie, page 678 Croquembouche, page 698 Thank you to our sponsor: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

Dec 10, 2025 • 1h 8min
Marisa McClellan of Food In Jars: A Casual Culinary Chat About Canning Safety.
Episode 48, Marisa McClellan of Food In Jars. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larsson, and their guest, Marisa McClellan of Food In Jars, 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 canning Safety. Thank You To Our Sponsor:Rombauer VineyardsUse Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first orderMust be 21 or older to enjoy Support the Pod:Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of CookingJoy of Cooking InstagramJoy of Cooking Substack newsletterJoy of Cooking Bookshop.org Affiliate ShopPatreon Guest Links:Food in Jars websiteFood in Jars InstagramFood in Jars: Preserving in Small Batches Year-Round, by Marisa McClellanPreserving by the Pint: Quick Seasonal Canning for Small Space, by Marisa McClellanThe Food in Jars Kitchen: 140 Ways to Cook, Bake, Plate, and Share Your Homemade Pantry, by Marisa McClellan Mentions on the Podcast:National Center for Home Food PreservationSteve1989MREInfo’s Youtube channel Joy Scouts Cooking Club:Rombauer Jam Cake, 732 2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:Sauerkraut, 940 Thank you to our sponsor: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

Dec 3, 2025 • 1h 6min
Erin Jeanne McDowell: A Casual Culinary Chat About Pie
Episode 47, Erin Jeanne McDowell. John and Megan set the table with their producer, Sarah Marshall, and their guest, Erin Jeanne McDowell, 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 pie. Thank You To Our Sponsor:Rombauer VineyardsUse Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first orderMust be 21 or older to enjoy Support the Pod:Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of CookingJoy of Cooking InstagramJoy of Cooking Substack newsletterJoy of Cooking Bookshop.org Affiliate ShopPatreon Links:Erin McDowell’s InstagramErin McDowell’s YouTubeErin McDowell’s websiteThe Fearless Baker, by Erin McDowellThe Book on Pie, by Erin McDowellSavory Baking, by Erin McDowellUSA Pan metal pie panWayne Jacobs Smokehouse andouilleDelectable, by Claudia Fleming Joy Scouts Cooking Club:Black-Eyed Peas and Greens, page 216 2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:Grapes and Sausages, page 512Kimchi Jjigae, page 87Sopa de Ajo, page 91Chana Masala, page 217Dal, page 218Minestrone, page 85Pasta e Fagioli, page 299Haluski, page 300Mujadara, page 330Megan’s Vegan Chili, page 89Caldo Verde, page 98Asopao de Pollo, page 93 Thank you to our sponsor: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

Nov 26, 2025 • 59min
Maggie Hoffman: A Casual Culinary Chat About Black Currant Vinegar
Episode 46, Maggie Hoffman. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson and their guest, Maggie Hoffman, 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 black currant vinegar. Thank You To Our Sponsor:Rombauer VineyardsUse Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first orderMust be 21 or older to enjoy Support the Pod:Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of CookingJoy of Cooking InstagramJoy of Cooking Substack newsletterJoy of Cooking Bookshop.org Affiliate ShopPatreonLinks:Maggie HoffmanMaggie’s The Dinner Plan Podcast and SubstackThe One-Bottle Cocktail and Batch Cocktails, by Maggie Hoffman“How to Battle Kitchen Burnout (And Still Get Dinner on the Table)” by Maggie Hoffman (Epicurious)The King Cookbook, by Clare de Boer, Jess Shadbolt, and Annie ShiFeast on Your Life: Kitchen Meditations for Every Day, by Tamar AdlerDinner: 120 Vegan and Vegetarian Recipes for the Most Important Meal of the Day, by Meera SodhaHetty McKinnon's Dumpling Tomato Salad with Chili Crisp Vinaigrette (NYT)Chicken Scarpariello from What Goes With What, by Julia TurshenChicken with Vinegar from Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, by Samin NosratThe Silver Palate's Chicken Marbella and Rick Martinez’s “weeknight” version (NYT)Marco Pierre White’s perfectly boiled potatoes, cooked in a pensive fashion (video)Tamar Adler's Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Yogurt and Sesame Seeds (NYT)Chili Nut Crunch Joy Scouts Cooking Club:Grapes and Sausages, 512 2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:Cabbage Gratin, 225Pla Raad Prik (Thai Fried Fish with Tamarind-Garlic Sauce), 391Fruit Shrub, 16Wild Rice Salad with Sausage, 130Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce, 179Gastrique (Sweet-Sour Vinegar Sauce), 565Cranberry Glaze, 578 Thank you to our sponsor: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


