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September 3, 2025 50 mins

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 collection

Melissa Knific website

Melissa Knific Instagram

National Geographic National Parks Cookbook pre-order

Lovely’s Fifty Fifty

Jessica Nabongo

Tasting Georgia cookbook

Big Green Egg

The Artist’s Way

Royal Corona beans

Blackstone griddle

 

Thank you to our sponsors: 

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Joy Scouts Cooking Club:

Shaved Fennel and White Bean Salad, page 129

 

2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:

Caesar Salad, page 117

Roast Chicken, page 407-408

Mashed Potatoes, page 265

Canned Tuna, page 904-905

 

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