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.

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

TIPSY TUESDAY: Melon Margarita

Above: Mitch pours a Melon Margarita.

TIPSY TUESDAY: Melon Margarita
by Chef Mitch

One of our favorite summer cocktails is the KQ Melon Margarita.  In this case it's being served in a tumbler over ice.  If you like melon and tequila, this is the cocktail for you!

Review the recipe and photo tutorial for this beverage here:


Sunday, June 28, 2015

NEW VIDEO: Mitch Makes "Cilantro Free" Salsa

Above: Graphic for the "Green Chile & Tomato Salsa" video tutorial.

NEW VIDEO: Mitch Makes "Cilantro Free" Salsa

The third episode of Kitchen Queers Season 1 is now available to view on the KQ YouTube Channel. This installment has KQ Host Mitch Hightower making salsa, with partner Chef Philip and pal Austin serving as "taste testers".

Watch this video now, go here:


Tuesday, June 16, 2015

TIPSY TUESDAY: KQ Pineapple Mint Cooler Cocktail Video Tutorial

Above: Mitch pours Pineapple Mint Cooler cocktails.

TIPSY TUESDAY: KQ Pineapple Mint Cooler Cocktail Video Tutorial
by Chef Mitch

Episode 2 from KQ Season 1 is now available to view in HD on YouTube, go here:





Friday, June 12, 2015

FRESH FRUIT SAUCE: No Cook "Spiked" Raspberry Coulis

Above: Ultra-smooth Spiked Raspberry Coulis.

FRESH FRUIT SAUCE: No Cook "Spiked" Raspberry Coulis
by Chef Mitch

This easy to make fruit sauce features gorgeous fresh raspberries and just enough triple sec to call it spiked. We serve this sauce on pound cake, over vanilla ice cream and it's also excellent in a mixed vodka cocktail.

Review the recipe and photo tutorial here:

Below: Fresh raspberries have been rinsed and drained. 

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

ON THE SET: Mitch Makes a Pineapple Mint Cooler

Above: KQ Host Mitch Hightower on the Kitchen Queers set.

ON THE SET: Mitch Makes a Pineapple Mint Cooler

The KQ Crew taped another episode today, with host Mitch Hightower showing us how to make his signature "Pineapple Mint Cooler" cocktail.

Review the online photo tutorial for this mix here:


Friday, June 5, 2015

NATIONAL DONUT DAY: We Made Beignets

Above: Beignet batter in the deep fryer.

NATIONAL DONUT DAY: We Made Beignets
by Chef Mitch

Today, June 5, 2015 is NATIONAL DONUT DAY.  So we made batter and deep fried a batch of beignets.

Check out the recipe and photo tutorial here:

Below: Beignets were dredged in powdered sugar after frying. 

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

TIPSY TUESDAY: Pink Raspberry Tequini

Above: Chef Mitch pours a Pink Raspberry Tequini.

TIPSY TUESDAY: Pink Raspberry Tequini
by Chef Mitch

If you've been following KQ then you likely already know we are fans of serving drinks Martini style even when they don't contain Martini ingredients.  The Pink Raspberry Tequini features silver tequila and is the perfect pink drink for a pink Pride celebration.

Review the recipe and photo tutorial here:

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Below: A duo of Pink Raspberry Tequini cocktails.