The Joy of Cooking Podcast

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Adam Roberts: A Casual Culinary Chat About No Churn Ice Cream Sep 10, 2025

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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, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about No-Churn Ice Cream.

Links:

Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cooking

Joy of Cooking Instagram

Joy of Cooking Substack newsletter

The Amateur Gourmet

The Amateur Gourmet Substack newsletter

Adam Roberts Instagram

Adam Roberts TikTok

Food Person book

Secrets of the Best Chefs book

Lunch Therapy podcast

Eric Kim’s angel hair pasta salad recipe

David Lebovitz

Smitten Kitchen

Orangette

Kitchen Arts and Letters bookstore

Vivienne Culinary Books

Omnivore Books on Food

Archestratus Books + Foods

Osteria Mozza restaurant

Nancy Silverton Instagram

Jessie Sheehan Instagram

Love Me, Feed Me by Judith Jones

Good Things by Samin Nosrat

Dinner in French by Melissa Clark

Love Japan by Aaron Israel

Sesame by Rachel Simons

Woks of Life by the Leung family

Tenderheart by Hetty Lui McKinnon

Paletas by Fany Gerson

The Perfect Scoop by David Lebovitz

Lidia Bastianich’s cavatappi with sundried tomatoes and cannellini beans

Breville Smart Scoop ice cream maker

Basil Chicken Stir Fry recipe from Bon Appétit

Thank you to our sponsors:

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

Joy Scouts Cooking Club:

Pistachio and Rose Water Kulfi, page 853

2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:

Shaved Fennel and White Bean Salad, page 129

Caesar Salad, page 117

French Toast, page 644

Coffee Parfait, page 852

Frittata, page 159

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

Melissa Knific: A Casual Culinary Chat About Recipe Writing Sep 03, 2025

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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

Thank you to our sponsors:

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

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

Roy Choi: A Casual Culinary Chat About A Career In Cooking Aug 27, 2025

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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, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about a career in cooking.

Links:

Roy Choi

Hot Sauce Expo

Hatch Fermented Leek Scape Hot Sauce

Tart Cherry Malört Pickled Scorpion Hot Sauce

Singaporean Chilli Crab Recipe by Holly Ong

Broken Bread show with Roy Choi

Locol Restaurant

Kogi Korean BBQ

Best Friend Restaurant

The Choi of Cooking cookbook

Tinfoil Swans Podcast With Kat Kinsman

Culinary Institute of America (CIA)

Joy of Cooking on Bluesky

Lovely’s Fifty Fifty

Thank you to our sponsors:

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

Joy Scouts Cooking Club:

Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie, page 770

2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:

Singaporean Chilli Crab, page 359

Plum Preserves, page 918

Apricot, Peach, or Nectarine Preserves, page 917

Green Posole, page 323

Korean Green Onion Pancake, page 257

Japchae, page 304

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

Joy of Cooking Podcast Summer Break Announcement Jul 04, 2025

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

Jolyn Chen & Louis Lin: A Casual Chat About Sauces Jun 20, 2025

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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.

Links:

Xiao Ye

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:

Table Salsa, page 573

2019 Recipes:

Lobster roll, page 138

crab cake, page 358

Chimichurri, page 567

Zhug, page 567

Salsa Verde, page 563

Blender hollandaie, page 561

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

Holly Ong: A Casual Chat About Crab Jun 13, 2025

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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

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:

Crab Cakes, page 358

Creole Remoulade, page 564

2019 Recipes:

Fried Chicken, page

Biscuits, page 635

Strawberry Shortcake, page 834

Singaporean Chilli Crab, page 359

Cioppino, page 102

Crab cakes, page 358

Baked shell butter, page 560

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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 Jun 06, 2025

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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 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

Sarah Ahn: A Casual Culinary Chat About Caviar May 30, 2025

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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.

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:

Sarah Ahn- Ahnest Kitchen

Ahnest Kitchen Instagram

Umma: A Korean Mom's Kitchen Wisdom Book

Plum Extract Syrup

Joy Scouts Cooking Club Recipe:

Creme Fraîche, page 974

Recipes From 2019 Edition:

Deviled Eggs, page 152

Honey Panna Cotta, page 821

Pan Bagnat, page 138

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

Robin Wheelright: A Casual Culinary Chat About Rhubarb May 23, 2025

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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.

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:

Vivienne Culinary Bookstore

Food of Sichuan Book

Rhubarb-eque Sauce

Flavorama Book

Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat Book

What Goes With What Book

Modern Proper Book

Joy Scouts Cooking Club:

Roasted Rhubarb, page 195

Recipes From 2019 Edition:

Yogurt and Honey Panna Cotta, page 821

Rhubarb Conserve, page 919

Want to support our podcast? Please write us a review, spread the word on social media, or give to our Patreon

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 May 16, 2025

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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.

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: