The Joy of Cooking Podcast

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.

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July 4, 2025 6 mins

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 8

Kalbi Short Ribs, page 458

Tomato Cobbler, page 706

Chocolate Sorbet, page 848

 

 

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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.

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Xiao Ye

 

 

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June 13, 2025 59 mins

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 Marshall

Sauce Me Up Substack

Sibeiho

How to cook crab- Holly Food 52

 

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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 Cookbook

Dill Pickle Dip

Grillo's Pickles

Mama Lil's Peppers

Tartine Pizza Dough

Roberta's Cookbook

Joy of Co...

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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.

 

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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.

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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.

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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.

 

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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 Cooking

Loaded Potato Skins

Amethyst Ganaway

Stand Facing The Stove Book,...

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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 Eby

You Gotta Eat Book

50 Hertz

Mizuba Tea

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Yunhai

Mala Market

Burlap & B...

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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 Hungry

Drawn Hungry YouTube

Tortuga Gordo Hot Sauce

Mizuba Matcha Tea Co.

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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 Donnelly

Modern Potluck Cookbook 

Spring Cooking- All About Raab, Rapini, and Broccolini

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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 Barrow

Bagels, Schmears, and a Nice Piece of Fish

When Pies Fly

Pie Squared

Mrs. Wheelbarrow...

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Episode 19: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Steve Sando of Rancho Gordo Beans, 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 dried beans.

Links:

Rancho Gordo Beans

Rio Zape Bean

Oregano Indio

Clay Bean Pot

Tortuga Gordo Hot Sauce

Tart...

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Episode 18: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Meghan Splawn, 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 canned pumpkin.

Links:

Meghan Splawn

Stir & Scribble Meghan's Substack

Pumpkin Biscuits

Candy Salad

Jeju Restaurant

Coconut Pumpk...

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Episode 17: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Hannah Chamberlain, 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 gin cocktails. Hannah Chamberlain is the author of Be A Better Drinker and can be found online @spiritedla , offering...

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Episode 16: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Dr. Julia Skinner, 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:

Dr. Julia Skinner

The Culinary Curiosity School

Showstopper Cookies

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Andrea N...

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Episode 15: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Dirk 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 shallots.

Links:

Dirk Marshall- Marshall's Haute Sauce

Vh-Us Podcast

Tito's Tiquitos

Peppered Earth Farm

Joy of Cooking Substack...

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Episode 14: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Sarah Marshall, and their guest, home cook Nicole Kondra, 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 casseroles.

Links:

Roberto Santo, Truly Mexican

Camilla Wynne, Natures Candy

Well Spent Market

Eat Your Books

Roberto,...

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Episode 13: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend Shannon Larson and their guest Ana Johns to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they are all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about olives.

 

Links:

Ana Johns

Ali Slagle One-Pot Rice & Beans

Marshall's Haute Sauce Radiattori Pasta

What Goes With What, Julia Turshen

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