Kitchen Queers Blog


This BLOG is the companion to the KQ web site. http://www.kitchenqueers.com
Here you'll find behind the scenes details about our recipes, cocktails, other ideas in development and more.
Thank you for joining us in our San Francisco kitchen, bar and dining room.

Sunday, January 18, 2015

PIG CANDY: Maple Glazed Bacon

Above: Pig Candy cools on a rack after roasting in the oven.

PIG CANDY: Maple Glazed Bacon
by Chef Mitch

If bacon is high on your list of culinary priorities, PIG CANDY will rock your world.  Made with thick cut bacon, pure maple sugar and maple syrup, this oven roasted treat is great as a decadent snack.  PIG CANDY is also a delectable topping for ice cream or frosted cupcakes and makes a great impression at a brunch buffet.

Review the KQ PIG CANDY recipe and photo tutorial here:

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Below: Chef Philip gives thick cut bacon a generous coating of maple sugar after brushing the bacon with maple syrup. 

Saturday, January 10, 2015

Very Easy Chocolate Fudge

Above: Fudge has been cut into squares.

VERY EASY CHOCOLATE FUDGE
by Chef Mitch

Check out the recipe and photo tutorial for the very easy to make KQ Chocolate Fudge, go here: http://www.kitchenqueers.com/food/chocolatefudge

This fudge would be a great Valentine gift!

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Below: Chef Mitch spreads the fudge batter in a foil lined pan. 
 
Above: The fudge was cut into 1 inch squares, placed in candy papers and presented in a gold-foil gift box.

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

TIPSY TUESDAY: Pink Diamond Cocktail

Above: The KQ Pink Diamond cocktail garnished with white chocolate swizzle sticks.

TIPSY TUESDAY: Pink Diamond Cocktail
by Chef Mitch

Tequila, cream and chocolate liqueur combine in this frothy cocktail.  It's rich and decadent.  View the recipe and photo tutorial here: http://www.kitchenqueers.com/beverage/pinkdiamond/

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Learn how to make the White Chocolate Swizzle Sticks, CLICK HERE.

Below: Chef Mitch pours a round of Pink Diamond cocktails. 

Friday, January 2, 2015

PUFF PASTRY PIZZA

Above: Pizza made on a puff pastry crust.

PUFF PASTRY PIZZA
by Chef Mitch

Chef Philip and I used puff pastry to create these easy-to-make pizza pies.  We made two versions, one with pepperoni and cheese and the other with sausage and cheese. Review the recipe and photo tutorial here:

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Above: Slices of deli pepperoni top one of the puff pastry pizzas.