Heartland Hot Dish
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Heartland Hot Dish

Kieron Hales

English United States Arts Food
Recently Active · Publishes every 2 weeks

Key Metrics

Episodes
36
In catalog
Apple Rating
5.0 / 5
2 Apple ratings
Cadence
Every 2 Weeks
~every 11 days
Avg Length
56m
Per episode
Latest
Oct 20, 2025
Recently Active

About the Show

The Great Lakes region has some of the most fascinating food traditions and stories. On the Heartland Hot Dish Podcast, we will discuss the fabric of heartland cuisine. From the iconic dishes that define the Midwest to the hidden gems waiting to be discovered, we'll take you on a mouthwatering journey through the diverse culinary landscape of the Great Lakes area. Get ready to indulge your senses and ignite your appetite as we explore the rich tapestry of flavours that make up Heartland Hot Dish.

Partnership & Audience Signals

Guest Interviews

Regularly hosts outside guests

Established Catalog

36 episodes — long track record

Production & Distribution

Active Since
Jun 12, 2024
Consistency
100%
Format
Episodic
Hosting
anchor.fm

Recent Episodes

Dearborn Dinners

Oct 20, 2025 1h

In this episode of Heartland Hot Dish, Jamie, Kieron, Daniel and Max sit down to a Dearborn dinner table overflowing with flavor. Known for its rich Arab American culinary traditions, Dearborn…

Dearborn Delights with Jamie LeBoeuf

Oct 13, 2025 58m

In this flavorful episode of Heartland Hot Dish, we head to Dearborn, Michigan — home to one of the largest and most vibrant Arab American communities in the country. With Jamie LeBoeuf as our guide…

S2 Fun with Fermentation

Oct 06, 2025 50m

In this warm and earthy episode of Heartland Hot Dish, Claire Smith of Teffola returns to the kitchen to show us the beauty of baking with teff. This tiny, nutrient-packed ancient grain has deep…

Beef Stroganoff: From Russia with (LOVE ) Noodles

Sep 29, 2025 45m

In this hearty episode of Heartland Hot Dish, we trace the journey of beef stroganoff — a dish with aristocratic Russian roots that found a second life in American kitchens and Midwest church…

S2E9 Getting Jiggly with Salad

Sep 22, 2025 1h

Getting Jiggly with Salad takes a nostalgic (and slightly wobbly) dive into the quirky Midwestern tradition of Jell-O salads. Once a staple at church potlucks, holiday tables, and backyard barbecues,…

S2E1 Teff: The Other Regional Grain with Claire Smith of Teffola

Sep 15, 2025 1h 7m

In this episode of Heartland Hot Dish, we sit down with Claire Smith, founder & CEO of Teffola, to peel back the layers on teff — a tiny ancient grain that’s steadily making its way into kitchens…

S2E8 Twists & Turns: The Midwest Pretzel Story

Aug 19, 2025 57m

This week on Heartland Hot Dish, we’re getting wonderfully twisted as we explore the Midwest’s deep, doughy love affair with pretzels. Michigan pretzels here aren’t just snacks — they’re soft, salty…

S2E6 Pop Culture: Midwest Dive in to Soda / Pop

Jul 29, 2025 53m

This week on Heartland Hot Dish, we’re cracking open a cold one — of the fizzy, sugary sort — to explore the Midwest’s deep love affair with soda (or as most of us say, pop). From garage fridges…

S2E6 Eight Layers Deep: The Midwest Casserole Stack-Up

Jul 22, 2025 59m

This week on Heartland Hot Dish, we’re slicing into one of the Midwest’s most towering comfort foods: the 8-Layer Casserole. Part potluck legend, part family reunion hero, this dish proves that more…

S2E5 Walking Tacos: Crunch, Carry, Midwest Magic

Jul 15, 2025 56m

On this episode of Heartland Hot Dish, we’re diving into the humble yet mighty Walking Taco — the snack that turns a bag of chips into a portable party. Born at county fairs, tailgates, and Friday…

S2E5 Cup, Cone or Spoon. Midwest Ice Cream

Jul 08, 2025 57m

This week on Heartland Hot Dish, we chase the sweet, creamy heart of summer with a trip through the Midwest’s ice cream obsession. From small-town parlors that still hand-pack pints, to dairy bars…

S2E4 Fruiter Side of Michigan. American Spoon

Jun 10, 2025 54m

In this episode, we head up to the sun-dappled fruit belt of Northern Michigan, where cherries are king, berries burst with flavour, and jam is practically a love language. Kieron, Daniel and Marcy…

The Four corners of Detroit Pizza

Apr 29, 2025 58m

Get ready to take a delicious journey through the crispy, cheesy, caramelized world of Detroit-style pizza! In this episode of Heartland Hot Dish, we explore how a humble Motor City invention grew…

S2E4 From Flakes to Fame: America’s Cereal Obsession

Apr 25, 2025 1h 4m

In this episode of Heartland Hot Dish, we’re pouring out the history of breakfast cereal — and it all starts right here in Michigan. From the health-obsessed kitchens of Dr. Kellogg’s sanitarium in…

S2E3 Soaked in Tradition: The Italian Beef Story

Apr 25, 2025 58m

In this episode of Heartland Hot Dish, we're diving into the juicy, mouthwatering world of Italian beef — a true Midwest icon with deep Chicago roots. We’ll uncover how this humble sandwich grew from…

S2E4 Tapped & Sweet: The Magic of Maple Syrup

Mar 20, 2025 58m

Maple syrup isn’t just a pancake topping—it’s a time-honored tradition in the Midwest! In this episode of Heartland Hot Dish, we dive into the sweet world of maple sugaring, from tapping trees to…

S2E1 Iconic Cheesy Bratwurst Casserole

Mar 13, 2025 53m

In this episode of Heartland Hot Dish, host Kieron, Daniel and Marcy deep dives into another Iconic HOTDISH, this time the rich, cheesy, and oh-so-comforting world of the Cheesy Bratwurst Casserole!…

S2E3 Paczki Palooza

Feb 26, 2025 53m

Paczki Palooza – Dive into the delicious world of paczki (pronounced poonch-kee), the rich, deep-fried Polish pastries that take the Midwest by storm every Fat Tuesday! In this episode of Heartland…

S2E2 Tot-ally Midwestern: The Comfort of Tater Tot Casserole

Feb 12, 2025 51m

Few dishes scream "Midwest" quite like Tater Tot Casserole—or as some folks call it, Tater Tot Hotdish. It’s a staple at potlucks, family dinners, and church gatherings, bringing layers of nostalgia,…

S2E1 Rise of Ranch

Jan 22, 2025 1h 4m

In this episode of Heartland Hot Dish, we’re delving into the history and lore of Ranch. This is one of the Midwest’s most famous exports. Daniel, Marcy and Kieron step into the history of this very…

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