Ham El-Waylly on Discovering the Comfort of Home Cooking
Ham El-Waylly on Discovering the Comfort of Home Cooking  
Podcast: The Joy of Cooking Podcast
Published On: Wed Jun 24 2026
Description: 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, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat on Discovering the Comfort of Home Cooking. Thank You To Our Sponsors: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy   One Trick Pony is flipping the peanut butter aisle upside down....literally. To learn more or shop online, visit One Trick Pony. And if you sign up for email, you’ll get 15% off your first order. You can also find One Trick Pony nationwide at Target, Sprouts Farmers Market, The Fresh Market, and select Whole Foods Market locations.   Support the Pod: Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cooking Joy of Cooking Instagram Joy of Cooking Substack newsletter Joy of Cooking Bookshop.org Affiliate Shop Patreon   Guest Links: Ham’s Instagram Sohla and Ham’s YouTube Channel Sohla and Ham’s videos for NYT Cooking Ham’s awesome new cookbook: Hello, Home Cooking If you’re in Ft. Greene, eat Ham’s food at Strange Delight   Mentions on the Podcast: If you’re in deep SE Portland, eat at Street Disco Our favorite cornmeal is from Farm & Sparrow B&G Bread & Butter Pickle Chips If you’re in NYC and want Texan food, Ham recommends Yellow Rose Haiga rice, explained (we love Tamaki Haiga)   Joy Scouts Cooking Club: Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry, 462   2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes Mentioned: Cornmeal Waffles, 643 Blueberry Compote, 178 Grandma-Style Pan Pizza, 616 Caesar Salad, 117 Chicken Makhini Masala, 423 Mapo Dofu, 286 Chinese Smacked Cucumber Salad, 126Sent from my iPhone   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