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The Joy of Cooking Podcast

The Joy of Creation Production House

68 episodes

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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  1. David Lebovitz on Chocolate, Baking, and Life in Paris

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 68

    Episode 68, David Lebovitz. John and Megan set the table with their friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, David Lebovitz to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most…

  2. Bettina Makalintal A Casual Culinary Chat About Cooking Vibes

    · 46 min · Episode 67

    Episode 67, Bettina Makalintal. John and Megan set the table with their friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Bettina Makalintal, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and,…

  3. Bobby Hicks A Casual Culinary Chat about Retro Recipes

    · 1 h 07 min · Episode 66

    We are back from our break and ready to kick off a new season! Episode 66, Bobby Hicks. John and Megan set the table with their friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Bobby Hicks, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes…

  4. Arnab Chakladar on Upcoming Book Contemporary Indian Cooking

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 65

    Episode 65, Arnab Chakladar. John and Megan set the table with their friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Arnab Chakladar, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most…

  5. Josh Alsberg and the Little Produce Market That Could

    · 1 h 07 min · Episode 64

    Episode 64, Josh Alsberg of Rubinette Produce. John and Megan set the table with their friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Josh Alsberg, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and…

  6. Claudette Zepeda on the Borderlessness of Border Cuisine

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 63

    Episode 63, Claudette Zepeda. John and Megan set the table with their friend and producer, Sarah Marshall, and their guest, Claudette Zepeda, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and…

  7. Ham El-Waylly on Discovering the Comfort of Home Cooking

    · 1 h 01 min · Episode 62

    Episode 62, Ham El-Waylly. John and Megan set the table with their friend and producer, Sarah Marshall, and their guest, Ham El-Waylly, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries,…

  8. Becky Krystal on Boiling Water

    · 55 min · Episode 61

    Episode 61, Becky Krystal. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson and their guest, Becky Krystal, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most…

  9. Ella Quittner on Obsessing with The Best Recipes

    · 1 h 01 min · Episode 60

    Episode 60, Ella Quittner. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson and their guest, Ella Quittner, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most…

  10. Claudia Lucero on Curds and Whey

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 59

    Episode 59, Claudia Lucero. John and Megan set the table with their friend and Producer Sarah Marshall and their guest, Claudia Lucero, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries,…

  11. Kat Kinsman on Cooking With Ghosts

    · 1 h 07 min · Episode 58

    Episode 58, Kat Kinsman. John and Megan set the table with their producer and friend Sarah Marshall and their guest, Kat Kinsman, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most…

  12. Elsy Dinvil on Spreading Joy Through Haitian Food

    · 55 min · Episode 57

    Episode 57, Elsy Dinvil. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson and their guest, Elsy Dinvil, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly,…

  13. Sara Bir On Foraging For Human Connection

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 56

    Episode 56, Sara Bir. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson and their guest, Sara Bir, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what…

  14. Tamar Adler on Noticing What's Good

    · 1 h 07 min · Episode 55

    Episode 55, 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,…

  15. Cynthia Nims: A Casual Culinary Chat About: Planning Social Gatherings.

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 54

    Episode 54, 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…

  16. Mashama Bailey of The Grey Restaurant: A Casual Culinary Chat About Paris.

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 53

    Episode 53, 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…

  17. Sheryl Kesey Thompson of Nancy's Yogurt: A Casual Culinary Chat About Yogurt

    · 59 min · Episode 52

    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,…

  18. Naomi Tomky: A Casual Culinary Chat About Whole Grains

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 51

    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…

  19. Kelly Kate Warren: A Casual Culinary Chat About Backpacking Food

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 50

    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…

  20. Coco Morante: A Casual Culinary Chat About Restaurants in Portland & Eugene

    · 1 h 07 min · Episode 49

    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…

  21. Marisa McClellan of Food In Jars: A Casual Culinary Chat About Canning Safety.

    · 1 h 08 min · Episode 48

    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…

  22. Erin Jeanne McDowell: A Casual Culinary Chat About Pie

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 47

    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,…

  23. Maggie Hoffman: A Casual Culinary Chat About Black Currant Vinegar

    · 59 min · Episode 46

    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…

  24. Gillian Beck: A Casual Culinary Chat About The Recipe Index

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 45

    Episode 45, Gillian Beck. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson and their guest, Gillian Beck, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most…

  25. Kate McDermott: A Casual Culinary Chat About Meringue.

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 44

    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…

  26. Jyoti Mukharji & Auyon Mukharji: A Casual Culinary Chat About Meal Planning.

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 43

    Episode 43, Jyoti Mukharji & Auyon Mukharji: John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson, and their guests, Jyoti Mukharji & Auyon Mukharji, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen…

  27. Rosie Grant: A Casual Culinary Chat About Our Cookbooks That Have Given Up The Ghost

    · 58 min · Episode 42

    Episode 42, Rosie Grant: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and producer, Sarah Marshall, and their guest, Rosie Grant, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and,…

  28. Jim Meehan: A Casual Culinary Chat About Batch Cocktails

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 41

    Episode 41, Jim Meehan: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Jim Meehan, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most…

  29. Peter Kim: A Casual Culinary Chat About Ramen

    · 54 min · Episode 40

    Episode 40, Peter Kim: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Peter Kim, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most…

  30. Sarah Marshall: A Casual Culinary Chat About Frozen Treats

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 39

    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,…

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

    · 57 min · Episode 38

    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,…

  32. Maureen Abood: A Casual Culinary Chat About Homemade Yogurt

    · 55 min · Episode 37

    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,…

  33. Lane Selman: A Casual Culinary Chat About Radicchio

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 36

    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,…

  34. Adam Roberts: A Casual Culinary Chat About No Churn Ice Cream

    · 50 min · Episode 35

    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,…

  35. Melissa Knific: A Casual Culinary Chat About Recipe Writing

    · 51 min · Episode 34

    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…

  36. Roy Choi: A Casual Culinary Chat About A Career In Cooking

    · 59 min · Episode 33

    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,…

  37. Joy of Cooking Podcast Summer Break Announcement

    · 6:51 · Episode 32

    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…

  38. Jolyn Chen & Louis Lin: A Casual Chat About Sauces

    · 58 min · Episode 31

    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…

  39. Holly Ong: A Casual Chat About Crab

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 30

    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,…

  40. Jon Washington: A Casual Culinary Chat About Pizza

    · 58 min · Episode 29

    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…

  41. Sarah Ahn: A Casual Culinary Chat About Caviar

    · 57 min · Episode 28

    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,…

  42. Robin Wheelright: A Casual Culinary Chat About Rhubarb

    · 57 min · Episode 27

    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…

  43. Claire Lower: A Casual Culinary Chat About Sandwiches

    · 47 min · Episode 26

    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…

  44. Christopher Kimball: A Casual Culinary Chat About Handmade Pasta

    · 48 min · Episode 25

    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…

  45. Joy History: A Casual Culinary Chat About The 1963 Edition of Joy of Cooking

    · 53 min · Episode 24

    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…

  46. Margaret Eby: A Casual Culinary Chat About Duck Eggs

    · 51 min · Episode 23

    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…

  47. Jordan Mishra Johnson: A Casual Culinary Chat About Preserved Lemons

    · 45 min · Episode 22

    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…

  48. Kristin Donnelly: A Casual Culinary Chat About Vegetarian Noodles

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 21

    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…

  49. Cathy Barrow: A Casual Culinary Chat About Preserving

    · 46 min · Episode 20

    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…

  50. Steve Sando: A Casual Culinary Chat About Dried Beans

    · 46 min · Episode 19

    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,…

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