
Coco Morante: A Casual Culinary Chat About Restaurants in Portland & Eugene
12/17/2025 | 1h 6 mins.
Episode 49, Coco Morante. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larsson, 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

Marisa McClellan of Food In Jars: A Casual Culinary Chat About Canning Safety.
12/10/2025 | 1h 7 mins.
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. 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:Food in Jars websiteFood in Jars InstagramFood in Jars: Preserving in Small Batches Year-Round, by Marisa McClellanPreserving by the Pint: Quick Seasonal Canning for Small Space, by Marisa McClellanThe 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 PreservationSteve1989MREInfo’s Youtube channel Joy Scouts Cooking Club:Rombauer Jam Cake, 732 2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:Sauerkraut, 940 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

Erin Jeanne McDowell: A Casual Culinary Chat About Pie
12/03/2025 | 1h 5 mins.
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 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 Links:Erin McDowell’s InstagramErin McDowell’s YouTubeErin McDowell’s websiteThe Fearless Baker, by Erin McDowellThe Book on Pie, by Erin McDowellSavory Baking, by Erin McDowellUSA Pan metal pie panWayne Jacobs Smokehouse andouilleDelectable, by Claudia Fleming Joy Scouts Cooking Club:Black-Eyed Peas and Greens, page 216 2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:Grapes and Sausages, page 512Kimchi Jjigae, page 87Sopa de Ajo, page 91Chana Masala, page 217Dal, page 218Minestrone, page 85Pasta e Fagioli, page 299Haluski, page 300Mujadara, page 330Megan’s Vegan Chili, page 89Caldo Verde, page 98Asopao de Pollo, page 93 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

Maggie Hoffman: A Casual Culinary Chat About Black Currant Vinegar
11/26/2025 | 58 mins.
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

Gillian Beck: A Casual Culinary Chat About The Recipe Index
11/19/2025 | 1h 3 mins.
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 importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about the recipe index. 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 Links:Umma cookbook by Sarah Ahn and Nam Soon AhnLe Bistro Montage food cartCreamy Butternut Squash and Coconut Noodle Soup (NYT Cooking)The Whole BowlThe Snowy Cabin Cookbook by Marnie Hanel and Jen StevensonWhat Goes With What cookbook by Julia TurshenEspagueti Verde (Food & Wine)Extra-Crispy Bar-Style Tortilla Pizza (Serious Eats)Crispy Cheesy Pan Pizza (King Arthur Baking)Eat Your Books (cookbook indexing site)Pulliam’s Hot Dogs Joy Scouts Cooking Club:Cabbage Gratin, page 225 2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:Lemon Meringue Pie, page 681Jalapeños en Escabeche (Taqueria Pickles), page 930Becker House Salad, page 116Cassoulet, page 216 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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