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.

Thursday, May 31, 2018

RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: Grilled Pineapple Salsa

Above: Chunks of fresh pineapple grilling on the stove top.

RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: Grilled Pineapple Salsa

KQ host Mitch Hightower has been experimenting with Pineapple Salsa recipes. This version had him grilling the pineapple and the jalapeno peppers. Also included in the recipe: onion, cumin, salt, pepper and lime juice. The salsa is currently chilling in the refrigerator so the flavors can meld. We'll report back with a taste test soon.

Below: Grilling slices of jalapeno peppers. 


Above: The salsa after blending in the food processor.

Monday, May 28, 2018

NEW VIDEO: Summer Brunch Buffet Guide

Above: Mitch holds a giant cup of coffee.

NEW VIDEO: Summer Brunch Buffet Guide

KQ host Mitch Hightower says a great brunch needs, "plenty of coffee". See what else he recommends in the new KQ Summer Brunch Buffet Guide here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJbVimKORkY

Below: Graphics for KQ Season 4, Episode 10.

Sunday, May 27, 2018

ON THE SET: Taping the Summer Brunch Buffet Guide

Above: KQ host Mitch Hightower on the KQ "lounge" set.

ON THE SET: Taping the Summer Brunch Buffet Guide

The Kitchen Queers Summer Brunch Buffet Guide will be available to view soon on the KQ YouTube® channel. In this episode, Mitch shares some of his favorite items to serve at a summer brunch buffet.

Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmi4fJQ4cVNHfHFu09RK25g

Friday, May 25, 2018

Kitchen Queers YouTube® Channel Turns 3

Above; Screen cap of the KQ YouTube® page.

Kitchen Queers YouTube® Turns 3

The KQ YouTube® channel celebrates birthday number three!

Watch all the fun here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmi4fJQ4cVNHfHFu09RK25g

Bang Bang Pizza

Above: Chef Philip has made a Bang Bang Pizza.

Bang Bang Pizza

Chef Philip used Bang Bang Sauce instead of tomato sauce or marinara for a boldly flavored pizza. Other toppings included both mozzarella and pepper jack cheeses, red onions, roasted chicken, very crispy bacon lardon, yellow chili peppers and orange bell pepper.

Mitch reports, "The flavor profile was very bold and we loved it".

Below: Chef Philip prepares ingredients for the pizza. 


Above: Grated cheese is sprinkled over the Bang Bang sauce.

Below: The pizza is ready to go in the oven. 

Monday, May 21, 2018

NEW VIDEO: Rainbow Martini

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 4, Episode 9.

NEW VIDEO: Rainbow Martini

KQ host Mitch Hightower shows you how to make his recipe for a Rainbow Martini, complete with a six-color sugar rim. This shimmery pink cocktail mix is a riff on a classic "top shelf" gin martini with a hint of orange. Luster dust is the secret ingredient for creating the shimmer effect. This stirred, not shaken, cocktail is double strained as well to avoid ice chips in the finished drink. Chef Philip serves as the guest taste tester for KQ Season 4, Episode 9, (S4E9N69-HD).

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TBILf8RnRg

Below: A "beauty shot" of the KQ Rainbow Martini.

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

ON THE SET: Taping the Rainbow Martini Episode

Above: KQ partner Chef Philip taste tests the Rainbow Martini.

ON THE SET: Taping the Rainbow Martini Episode

The next installment in the Kitchen Queers video series has been taped.  KQ host Mitch Hightower shows you his mix for a Rainbow Martini, complete with a six-color sugar rim and a shimmery pink cocktail.  Chef Philip serves as the guest taste tester.  This episode will be available to view next week on the KQ YouTube® channel.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmi4fJQ4cVNHfHFu09RK25g

Below: Mitch on the KQ bar set.

Sunday, May 13, 2018

Tuesday, May 8, 2018

NEW VIDEO: Rainbow Swirl Cookies

Above: Graphics for KQ Season 4, Episode 8.

NEW VIDEO: Rainbow Swirl Cookies

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower shows how to make these very colorful cookies using puff pastry and sanding sugars. An easy-to-prepare recipe that is an excellent choice anytime you need to brighten up your dessert table. Perfect for a PRIDE celebration as well! Chef Philip is the guest taste tester for KQ Season 4, Episode 8, Number 68.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQ_B6Y09V94

Below: The Rainbow Swirl Cookies are ready to serve.

Monday, May 7, 2018

ON THE SET: Taping the Rainbow Swirl Cookie Episode

Above: KQ partner Chef Philip serves as the guest taste tester for Season 4, Episode 8.

ON THE SET: Taping the Rainbow Swirl Cookie Episode

KQ host Mitch Hightower demonstrates his recipe for making Rainbow Swirl Cookies using puff pastry and brightly colored sanding sugars in this new video.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQ_B6Y09V94&spfreload=5

Below: Mitch showing off the finished Rainbow Swirl Cookies. 


Sunday, May 6, 2018

Catch Up With Kitchen Queers on Twitter

Above; A KQ logo mug with a trio of Rainbow Swirl Cookies.

Catch Up With Kitchen Queers on Twitter

Find the KQ Twitter page here:
https://twitter.com/kitchenqueers

Purchase KQ rainbow logo mugs and other gear here:
https://www.customizedgirl.com/s/kitchenqueers