Hosted by Kieron Hales · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 36 episodes
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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.
Kieron Hales hosts Heartland Hot Dish, a arts show with 36 episodes published.
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 transforms the evening meal
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 and Daniel, Max and K
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 roots in Ethiopian food t
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 cookbooks. What began as ten
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, these technicolor cr
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 far beyond Ethiopia. Cla
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 symbols of community,
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 stocked with Faygo and Ve
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 really is more. We’ll
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 night football games, t
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 serving up towering sof
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 sit down to talk Ameri
This week on Heartland Hot Dish, we hit all four corners of Detroit to explore the city’s deep-dish devotion to its most iconic pie: Detroit-style pizza. From the crispy, caramelized edges of Buddy’s Pizza where it all b
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 into one of America's m
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 Battle Creek to the su
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 Depression-era kitch
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 boiling sap into liquid
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! From the sizzle of pe
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 Hot Dish, we explore t
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, crispy golden tots,
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Heartland Hot Dish is hosted by Kieron Hales. The show is categorised under arts (food) and has published 36 episodes.
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