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.

Saturday, May 30, 2015

DON'T BE AFRAID OF DESSERT: Chocolate Egg Rolls

Above: A KQ Chocolate Egg Roll has been plated atop raspberry coulis and dusted with powdered sugar.

DON'T BE AFRAID OF DESSERT: Chocolate Egg rolls
by Chef Mitch

We make egg rolls often.  For this incarnation, we decided to go in the direction of dessert.  So these egg rolls are filled with chocolate and cream cheese and deep fried until golden.

Review the recipe and photo tutorial here:

Below: White and dark chocolate chips combine with cream cheese for the egg roll filling. 

Sunday, May 24, 2015

KQ WEB UPDATE: Eight New Recipes and Photo Tutorials

Above: A screen cap image shows the updated KQ site.

KQ WEB UPDATE: 8 New Recipes and Photo Tutorials
by Chef Mitch

Today the KitchenQueers web site was updated with eight new recipes and photo tutorials, including comfort food items like Pie Crust Calzone and Sweet Potato Fries.

Check out the updates here:


Wednesday, May 20, 2015

ON THE SET: Taping New Episodes

Above: KQ Host Mitch Hightower on the KQ set.

ON THE SET: Taping New Episodes
by Chef Mitch

We're back on the set taping new tutorials you'll be able to view very soon.  In the image above, I've just finished demonstrating how to make a "Blue Tequini".

Find the Blue Tequini recipe here:


Friday, May 8, 2015

EASY APPETIZER: Black Bean Nachos

Above: KQ Black Bean Nachos topped with sour cream.

EASY APPETIZER: Black Bean Nachos
by Chef Mitch

This very easy to make appetizer is a great party treat or TV night snack.  With only six ingredients, (if you include sour cream topping); and a bake time of 20 minutes, it won't be too long before these are ready to serve.

Check out the recipe and photo tutorial here:

Below: The nachos are baked on the center rack of a 350 degree oven. 

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

TIPSY TUESDAY: Neon Daddy Cocktail

Above: Chef Mitch pours a Neon Daddy.

TIPSY TUESDAY: Neon Daddy Cocktail
by Chef Mitch

For those who love the flavor of orange, or when you need a bold green signature cocktail, consider the Neon Daddy.  Very easy to make and very easy on the tongue as well.

Review the recipe and photo tutorial here:


Saturday, May 2, 2015

BAKING TUTORIAL: Pate A Choux Dough and Profiteroles

Above: Pate A Choux Dough has been used to make Profiteroles.

BAKING TUTORIAL: Pate A Choux Dough and Profiteroles
by Chef Mitch

Pate A Choux dough is often considered an "advanced" baking technique.  But it's not as hard as some chefs want you to think; all you have to do is follow the directions.

Recipe and photo tutorial here:

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Below: A profiterole has been filled with chocolate buttercream. 

Above: Profiteroles have been filled with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with chocolate ganache.