Recent Issues

A Fire of Words

Create the Wonders We Dream

Issue 6

Issue 5

Award Winners:
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​Rochester - Jia Dunsby

Erudite - Ilana Goldman

​Crown of Branches - Madeline Nugent

Award Winners:

​The Journey of a Minute - Frances Huffman

Yes, I Like - Veerangana Praniti
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What Is the Difference Between Love and In Love? - Jaidyn Utz
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We want to relish your tangy submissions!

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Accepted submissions map for 2020 issue of Hot Dish Magazine, Colors I Never Knew Existed.

Blog Posts

Interview with Keith Lesmeister

Our editors had the opportunity to talk with Iowa writer Keith Lesmeister about writing and the midwest.

The Writing University Podcast

Learn about free podcasts from one of the most prestigious writing programs in the country.

Illuminae Book Series Review

How do equal parts disaster flick, space odyssey, and zombie plague work in one novel?

HOT DISH IS MORE THAN JUST A MAGAZINE.

Just like the Midwest is more than just corn fields and fly-over states.

Meet Our Team

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Editors
Emma Bloom
Lily Friedrichsen
Dalton Machholz

Graphics
Emily Brewer
Kayla Vetter

Animator
Sophia Mayer

Advisor
Gwen Hart