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Trying MORE Bizarre Midwest Recipes

In the center, a person with a beard and a patterned shirt winces with eyes shut, looking disgusted. To their left, a person with bright orange hair and red glasses holds a cracker, looking skeptical. To their right, a person in a white jacket looks down at the food with a doubtful expression.

Archive: May 9, 2025

"It's really got everything that people with dietary restrictions can't eat."

A couple years ago, we tried some of the weirdest Midwest family recipes we could find, and we walked away craving more (and a little nauseous). So we're back to do it again.

Back again is Alex Chambers (host/producer of WFIU's Inner States), and joining us is Kayte Young (host/producer of WFIU's ‪@eartheats‬ ) This time around, we're tasting a pungent cheese dip, a family favorite, a casserole with a dozen ingredients that's somehow still bland, and...cake with meat in it.

Plus, stick around to the end for a special announcement.