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November 12, 2025 62 mins

Episode 44, Kate McDermott. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson and their guest, Kate McDermott, 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 meringue.

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Joy Scouts Cooking Club:

Lemon Meringue Pie, page 681

2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:

Khao Soi Gai, page 303

Roast Chicken, 407-408

Chicken Potpie, 704

French Meringue, page 794

Swiss Meringue, page 794

Italian Meringue, page 794

Soft Meringue Topping, page 795

Megan’s Frangipane Fruit Tarts, page 677

Chocolate Fudge, page 863

Apple Pie, page 670

Pizza Dough, page 614

Borscht With Meat, page 98

Fresh Berry Pie, page 668

 

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Producer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production House
Audio Engineer: Haley Bowers
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