The Joy of Cooking Podcast

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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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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Joy of Cooking Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Joy of Cooking Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Joy of Cooking Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Emma Christensen: A Casual Culinary Chat About Home Brew

The Joy of Cooking Podcast

01/29/25 • 45 min

Episode 12: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend Shannon Larson and their guest Emma Christensen 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 Home Brew.

Links To Content Mentioned In Episode:

Emma Christensen

Mom Costco Shopping Trip

Simple Recipes

Spruce Eats

Alison Roman Halibuit

Nick Sharma Chili Sumac Nuts

Scotcharoos

Joy of Cooking 2019 Edition Recipe Mentions:

Green chili posole, page 323

Black-eyed Peas/ Hoppin John, page 331

Mimosa poundcake, page 727

Beef stroganoff, page 463

Beer cheese bread, page 627

Beer batter, page 657

Rock Castle Chili, page 502

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 @thejoyofcooking

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

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Hannah Chamberlain: A Casual Culinary Chat About Gin Cocktails

The Joy of Cooking Podcast

03/05/25 • 55 min

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 cocktail recipes, boozy etiquette, and drinking wherever bartenders tell her to.

Links:

Hannah Chamberlain

How To Be A Better Drinker Book

Hannah Chamberlain Instagram

Hannah Chamberlain TikTok

Oregon Truffle Festival

Charred Chive Dulse Hot Sauce

Poached Halibut With Dulse Gremolata

Gin Through The Sages- Agrodolce Distilling Co

Can Bar- Serving Irma's Gin & Juice in March

Mushroom Barley Burger

Joy Scouts Cooking Club Recipe:

Chan Chan Cocktail, page 20

Recipes Mentioned From 2019 Edition:

Irma's Gin And Juice, page 20

Nikolashka, page 28

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

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Joy History: A Casual Culinary Chat About Vegan Kid-Friendly Recipes

The Joy of Cooking Podcast

01/01/25 • 57 min

Episode 8: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend Shannon Larson 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 Joy history and vegan kid-friendly recipes.

Links To Content Mentioned In Episode 8:

Yun-Hai

Use Code JOYOFCOOKING for 10% off

Street Disco

Flying Coyote Farms

OSO Honey

Joy of Cooking 2019 Edition Recipe Mentions:

Rombauer special chocolate cake, page 728

White Russian, page 22

Salt cad croquettes, page 655

Megan's Vegan Chili, page 89

Becker brussels sprouts, page 222

Roasted mushroom burger, page 145

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

Anna Hezel: A Casual Culinary Chat About Party Foods

The Joy of Cooking Podcast

11/27/24 • 52 min

Episode 3: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend Shannon Larson and their guest Tin To Table cookbook author Anna Hezel 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 pie.

Links To Content Mentioned In Episode 3:

Anna Hezel

Tin To Table Book

50 Hertz Tingly Foods

Coupon Code TINGLYJOY20

Fish Fragrant Eggplant Recipe

Nuri Sardines

Angelo Perodi

Cole's Smoked Salmon

Joy of Cooking 2019 Edition Recipe Mentions:

Paella, page 334

Hot Fudge Sunday, page 851

Four-Egg Cake (1-2-3-4 Cake), page 725

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

Heather Arndt Anderson: A Casual Culinary Chat About Pie

The Joy of Cooking Podcast

11/20/24 • 45 min

Episode 2: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend Shannon Larson and their guest Heather Arndt-Anderson 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 pie.

Links To Content Mentioned In Episode 2:

Heather Arndt-Anderson

Superabundant

Gourmet Magazine

Peeler & Bean Slicer

Los Paniaguitas Produce

Moosewood Cookbook

Joy of Cooking 2019 Edition Recipe Mentions:

Lemon Chess Pie, page 678

Apple Dumplings, page 688

Smoked Apple Butter, page 915

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

Margaret Eby: A Casual Culinary Chat About Duck Eggs

The Joy of Cooking Podcast

04/16/25 • 51 min

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:

Use code joyofmatcha for 15% off

Yunhai

Mala Market

Burlap & Barrel

Joy Scouts Cooking Club:

Salted Egg Yolk, Page 935

Recipes From 2019 Edition:

Sour Cream Apple Souflé Cake Cockaigne, page 819

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

Jon Washington: A Casual Culinary Chat About Pizza

The Joy of Cooking Podcast

06/06/25 • 58 min

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 Cooking Substack

Thank you to our sponsors:

Mizuba Matcha Tea Co. (Use Code: joyofmatcha for 15% off)

Marshall's Haute Sauce (Use Code: hautejoy for 20% off)

Joy Scouts Cooking Club:

Grandma-style Pan Pizza, page 616

2019 Recipes:

Formage Fort, page 55

Creme Fraîche, page 974

Chocolate Buttermilk Cake, page

Pizza Dough, page 614

Pizza Sauce, page 556

Matzo Ball Soup, page 84

Pasta dough, page 294

Know Your Ingredients, page 950

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

Claire Lower: A Casual Culinary Chat About Sandwiches

The Joy of Cooking Podcast

05/16/25 • 47 min

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.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Mizuba Matcha Tea Co. (Use Code: joyofmatcha for 15% off)

Marshall's Haute Sauce (Use Code: hautejoy for 20% off)

Links:

Claire Lower (Milk Street Magazine)

Claire Lower (Life Hacker)

Claire Lower Instagram

Publix Subs

Allon Benton

Eric Kym- Tuna Mayo Rice Bowl

Pear Salad

Joy Scouts Cooking Club Recipe:

Pan Bagnat (Provençal pressed tuna sandwich), page 138

Recipes From 2019 Edition:

Frost a cake, 711

Sub sandwich, page 138

Reuben, page 141

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

Nicole Kondra: A Casual Culinary Chat About Casseroles

The Joy of Cooking Podcast

02/12/25 • 63 min

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, A Soup

Award Winning Meatloaf

Joy Scouts Cooking Club Recipe:

Broccoli Cheese Casserole, Page 221

2019 Recipes In Episode:

Casseroles, page 531

Brisket, page 469

Mushroom Ragu, page 251

Lasagna, page 310

Risotto, page 336

Muffalatta, page 137

Moussaka, page 239

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

Carissa Mylin: A Casual Culinary Chat About Salmon

The Joy of Cooking Podcast

12/25/24 • 47 min

Episode 7: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend Shannon Larson and their guest Carissa Mylin, designer, home cook, and friend, 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 salmon.

Links To Content Mentioned In Episode:

Carissa Mylin

Yun-Hai

White Sesame Oil

Dried Green Mango

Use Code JOYOFCOOKING for 10% off

Scratch Meats

Wayne Jacob's Smokehouse

Korean American Cookbook

Molly Baz

Coconut Miso Salmon Curry

Joy of Cooking 2019 Edition Recipe Mentions: