Episodes

  • Mashama Bailey of The Grey Restaurant: A Casual Culinary Chat About Paris.
    Feb 18 2026

    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 importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about Paris, where Mashama has opened a new restaurant, L'Arrêt.

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    Guest Links:

    Mashama Bailey on Instagram

    The Grey Restaurant

    L’Arrêt by The Grey Restaurant

    Chef’s Table series on Netflix (Mashama is profiled on Season 6, Episode 1)

    Mentions on the Podcast:

    Mashama’s Foie Gras and Grits recipe (MasterClass)

    Mashama’s Country Captain recipe (CBS Sunday Morning)

    Little House on the Prairie (Wikipedia entry for the youngs)

    Perfect Scoop, Revised and Updated, by David Lebovitz

    Ox Restaurant (Portland)

    Mashama’s France Recs:

    Brasserie Lipp

    The French Bastards

    Marché Bastille (Marché Richard Lenoir)

    Joy Scouts Cooking Club:

    Carottes Râpées (French Grated Carrot Salad), 125

    2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:

    Yogurt and Honey Panna Cotta, 821

    Bone Broth, 77

    Lasagne, 310

    Country Captain, 423

    Celery Root Rémoulade, 126

    Older Joy Recipe:

    Polynesian Pork or Chicken (Mashama calls it “Hawaiian chicken”) is on p. 257 in the 1975 edition

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    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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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Sheryl Kesey Thompson of Nancy's Yogurt: A Casual Culinary Chat About Yogurt
    Feb 4 2026

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

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    Guest Links:

    Nancy’s Probiotic Foods website

    Nancy’s on Instagram

    Mentions on the Podcast:

    Wolf in the Woods (San Diego restaurant)

    Carne & Hueso (San Diego restaurant)

    Kabalito Jordanian Freekeh (the brand we purchased that needed to be rinsed thoroughly!)

    “Chuck Kesey, Probiotic Yogurt Pioneer, Dies at 87” (NYT)

    “Remembering the Grateful Dead’s Sunshine Daydream Concert: Still Grateful 50 Years Later” (Nancy’s website)

    Free Food: Earth Eating by Andrew Barton

    A TikTok-inspired broiled cottage cheese toast recipe (representative)

    Darigold

    Oregon State University’s Dairy Research Center and Dairy Processing Program

    Çilbir eggs or Turkish-style poached eggs with garlicky yogurt and chile butter (Nik Sharma recipe)

    Joy Scouts Cooking Club:

    Yogurt and Honey Panna Cotta, 821

    2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:

    Freekeh with Greens, Chickpeas, and Halloumi, 338

    Arroz Con Pollo, 424

    Flourless Nut Balls are only in the older Joys: p. 769 in the 2006 edition; p. 706 in the 1975 edition; p. 669 in the 1963 edition

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    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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    59 mins
  • Naomi Tomky: A Casual Culinary Chat About Whole Grains
    Jan 21 2026

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

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    Guest Links:

    Naomi Tomky’s website

    Naomi Tomky’s Instagram

    The Pacific Northwest Seafood Cookbook: Salmon, Crab, Oysters, and More, by Naomi Tomky

    Mentions on the Podcast:

    Slap Ya Mama White Pepper Blend Cajun Seasoning

    Anna Hezel’s Ranch Fire Crackers recipe

    Toshi’s Teriyaki Grill

    Communion Restaurant & Bar

    Sarah and Nam Soon Ahn’s recipe for Dubu Jorim (from their book Umma, and on ATK)

    Ancient Grains for Modern Meals, by Maria Speck

    Grist: A Practical Guide to Cooking Grains, Beans, Seeds, and Legumes by Abra Berens

    Joy Scouts Cooking Club:

    Freekeh with Greens, Chickpeas, and Halloumi, 338

    2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:

    Party Mix, 48

    Garam Masala II, 588

    Farrotto, 339

    Saffron Millet, 326

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    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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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Kelly Kate Warren: A Casual Culinary Chat About Backpacking Food
    Jan 8 2026

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

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    Rombauer Vineyards

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    Must be 21 or older to enjoy

    Support the Pod:

    Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cooking

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    Guest Links:

    The Backcountry Cook website (including info on booking trips!)

    The Backcountry Cook on Instagram

    The Backcountry Cook on Facebook

    Mentions on the Podcast:

    Black Sheep Coffee Roasters

    Afro-Vegan: Farm-Fresh African, Caribbean, and Southern Flavors Remixed by Bryant Terry

    America’s Test Kitchen

    Rock Creek Pack Station

    True Lime Packets

    Nido Dry Whole Milk Powder

    Chaokoh Coconut Milk Powder

    Joy Scouts Cooking Club:

    Campfire Bananas, 177

    2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:

    Moules Marnière (Mussels Steamed in Wine), 351

    Frijloes de la Olla, 213

    Egg Rolls, 71

    Borscht with Meat, 98

    Shepherd’s Pie, 506

    2019 Joy Reference Sections Mentioned:

    “High-altitude” index entry, 1117 (Page references to all of our HA recipes and general cooking info)

    About Rabbit and Hare, 524 (Skinning instructions and a helpful illustration live here.)


    Camp Cooking, 1061 (All the firestarting and fire safety info resides here.)

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    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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    1 hr
  • Coco Morante: A Casual Culinary Chat About Restaurants in Portland & Eugene
    Dec 17 2025
    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 importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about restaurants in Portland & Eugene. Thank You To Our Sponsor:Rombauer VineyardsUse Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first orderMust be 21 or older to enjoy Support the Pod:Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of CookingJoy of Cooking InstagramJoy of Cooking Substack newsletterJoy of Cooking Bookshop.org Affiliate ShopPatreon Guest Links:Coco Morante InstagramCoco’s website, Lefty SpoonThe Instant Kitchen CookbookThe Instant Kitchen Meal Prep CookbookCoco Morante on Simply Recipes Mentions on the Podcast:Cookie McCakeFaceCornet CustardErin McDowell’s sturdy pie challengeNom Nom PaleoMetal cookbook standSkully basting brush Eugene/Portland, OR Restaurants:Marché Provisions Market Hall86 SpeakeasyIzakaya MeijiParty BarLovely’s Fifty FiftyEem Thai BBQ and CocktailsRangoon BistroKachkaNavarreThe Heist food cartsGolden TriangleBake on the RunBark City BBQScotch LodgeOma’s HideawayJejuBellwether BarStreet DiscoDirty PrettyXiao YeMurataHan OakLardoKhao Moo DangNong’s Khao Man GaiGado GadoPaper Bridge Joy Scouts Cooking Club:Kai, page 10 2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:Rombauer Jam Cake, page 732Garlic-Braised Broccoli Rabe, page 221Seafood Gumbo, page 101Hasselback Potatoes, page 267Cranberry Relish, page 180Chocolate Chess Pie, page 678 Croquembouche, page 698 Thank you to our sponsor:Marshall's Haute Sauce (Use Code: hautejoy for 20% off) 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 @thejoyofcookingWant to support our podcast? Please write us a review, spread the word on social media, or give to our PatreonProducer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production HouseAudio Engineer: Haley BowersProduction Coordinator: Dave Drusky
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Marisa McClellan of Food In Jars: A Casual Culinary Chat About Canning Safety.
    Dec 10 2025

    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 victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about canning Safety.

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    Rombauer Vineyards

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    Must be 21 or older to enjoy

    Support the Pod:

    Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cooking

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    Guest Links:

    Food in Jars website

    Food in Jars Instagram

    Food in Jars: Preserving in Small Batches Year-Round, by Marisa McClellan

    Preserving by the Pint: Quick Seasonal Canning for Small Space, by Marisa McClellan

    The Food in Jars Kitchen: 140 Ways to Cook, Bake, Plate, and Share Your Homemade Pantry, by Marisa McClellan

    Mentions on the Podcast:

    National Center for Home Food Preservation
    Steve1989MREInfo’s Youtube channel

    Joy Scouts Cooking Club:

    Rombauer Jam Cake, 732

    2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:

    Sauerkraut, 940

    Thank you to our sponsor:

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    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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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Erin Jeanne McDowell: A Casual Culinary Chat About Pie
    Dec 3 2025

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

    Thank You To Our Sponsor:

    Rombauer Vineyards

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    Must be 21 or older to enjoy

    Support the Pod:

    Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cooking

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    Links:

    Erin McDowell’s Instagram

    Erin McDowell’s YouTube

    Erin McDowell’s website

    The Fearless Baker, by Erin McDowell

    The Book on Pie, by Erin McDowell

    Savory Baking, by Erin McDowell

    USA Pan metal pie pan

    Wayne Jacobs Smokehouse andouille

    Delectable, by Claudia Fleming

    Joy Scouts Cooking Club:

    Black-Eyed Peas and Greens, page 216

    2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:

    Grapes and Sausages, page 512

    Kimchi Jjigae, page 87

    Sopa de Ajo, page 91

    Chana Masala, page 217

    Dal, page 218

    Minestrone, page 85

    Pasta e Fagioli, page 299

    Haluski, page 300

    Mujadara, page 330

    Megan’s Vegan Chili, page 89

    Caldo Verde, page 98

    Asopao de Pollo, page 93

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    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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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Maggie Hoffman: A Casual Culinary Chat About Black Currant Vinegar
    Nov 26 2025
    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 importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about black currant vinegar. Thank You To Our Sponsor:Rombauer VineyardsUse Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first orderMust be 21 or older to enjoy Support the Pod:Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of CookingJoy of Cooking InstagramJoy of Cooking Substack newsletterJoy of Cooking Bookshop.org Affiliate ShopPatreonLinks:Maggie HoffmanMaggie’s The Dinner Plan Podcast and SubstackThe One-Bottle Cocktail and Batch Cocktails, by Maggie Hoffman“How to Battle Kitchen Burnout (And Still Get Dinner on the Table)” by Maggie Hoffman (Epicurious)The King Cookbook, by Clare de Boer, Jess Shadbolt, and Annie ShiFeast on Your Life: Kitchen Meditations for Every Day, by Tamar AdlerDinner: 120 Vegan and Vegetarian Recipes for the Most Important Meal of the Day, by Meera SodhaHetty McKinnon's Dumpling Tomato Salad with Chili Crisp Vinaigrette (NYT)Chicken Scarpariello from What Goes With What, by Julia TurshenChicken with Vinegar from Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, by Samin NosratThe Silver Palate's Chicken Marbella and Rick Martinez’s “weeknight” version (NYT)Marco Pierre White’s perfectly boiled potatoes, cooked in a pensive fashion (video)Tamar Adler's Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Yogurt and Sesame Seeds (NYT)Chili Nut Crunch Joy Scouts Cooking Club:Grapes and Sausages, 512 2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:Cabbage Gratin, 225Pla Raad Prik (Thai Fried Fish with Tamarind-Garlic Sauce), 391Fruit Shrub, 16Wild Rice Salad with Sausage, 130Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce, 179Gastrique (Sweet-Sour Vinegar Sauce), 565Cranberry Glaze, 578 Thank you to our sponsor:Marshall's Haute Sauce (Use Code: hautejoy for 20% off) 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 @thejoyofcookingWant to support our podcast? Please write us a review, spread the word on social media, or give to our PatreonProducer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production HouseAudio Engineer: Haley BowersProduction Coordinator: Dave Drusky
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    59 mins