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Monday, April 8, 2019

NEW VIDEO: Bacon Jalapeno Mini Muffins

Above: Grpahic for KQ Season 5, Episode 8.

NEW VIDEO: Bacon Jalapeno Mini Muffins

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower is in the kitchen to demonstrate his recipe for Bacon Jalapeno Mini Muffins, made with a modified version of low carb, gluten free fat head dough. Even if you don't need to eat gluten free because of a food allergy and/or low carb for a diet, these yummy and very savory appetizers are sure to please. Great warm from the oven, the Bacon Jalapeno Mini Muffins also taste great at room temperature, so they are perfect for a party spread, brunch buffet or game day.

Watch and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiOdw-x0qZI

Below: The Bacon Jalapeno Mini Muffins are ready to enjoy!

Monday, April 1, 2019

ON THE SET: Taping the Bacon Jalapeno Mini Muffins Episode


Above: Mitch on the KQ kitchen set for Season 5, Episode 8.

ON THE SET: Taping the Bacon Jalapeno Mini Muffins Episode

KQ host Mitch Hightower shows how to make a modified version of Fat Head Dough into very savory mini muffins in the next KQ video.

Watch all of the KQ videos here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/KitchenQueers


Sunday, March 3, 2019

NEW VIDEO: Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball Bites


Above: The KQ Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball Bites.

NEW VIDEO: Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball Bites

KQ host Mitch Hightower demonstrates his recipe for a very tasty, naturally gluten free, low carb, and supremely easy-to-make appetizer in the latest KQ video.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybELmwLe8DY
Below: Graphic for KQ Season 5, Episode 5, Number 91.

Saturday, March 2, 2019

ON THE SET: Taste Testing the Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball Bites


Above: Chef Philip and Mitch on the KQ "lounge" set.

ON THE SET: Taste Testing the Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball Bites

The next KQ video features a very easy-to-make appetizer that is sure to please. KQ host Mitch Hightower demonstrates his recipe for Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball Bites. This tiny appetizer is packed with flavor and is sure to please.

This video will be available to view soon on the KQ YouTube® channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/KitchenQueers


Below: The appetizers are ready to chill out in the fridge. 

Saturday, February 23, 2019

RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball Bites


Above: Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball Bites.

RECIPE EXPERIMENT: Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball Bites

KQ host Mitch Hightower has been experimenting with easy-to-make party appetizers. This very tasty version features a cream cheese, onion and jalapeno interior, covered with a very crispy bacon exterior. The result is a rich, sweet and savory flavor bomb that is sure to please. Look for this recipe to be featured in an upcoming KQ Season 5 video.

Watch all of the KQ videos on the KQ YouTube® channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/KitchenQueers

Monday, January 28, 2019

RECIPE EXPERIMENT: Gluten Free, Low Carb Bacon Cheese Mini Muffins


Above: Bacon Cheese Mini Muffins.

RECIPE EXPERIMENT: Gluten Free, Low Carb Bacon Cheese Mini Muffins

If the idea of "gluten free" and/or "low carb" pastry makes you think of hockey pucks, this recipe just might be for you.  Made with a variation of popular and easy-to-make "Fat Head Dough", KQ host Mitch Hightower loaded up these mini muffins with bacon and cheese.  Mitch and partner Philip highly recommend these muffins and they'll be demonstrating how they do it in an upcoming Kitchen Queers video.

Watch the KQ YouTube® here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/KitchenQueers

Sunday, December 23, 2018

RECIPE EXPERIMENT: Gluten Free, Low Carb, Bacon Cheese Rolls Made With Fat Head Dough

Above; The Bacon Cheese Rolls are ready to eat!

RECIPE EXPERIMENT: Gluten Free, Low Carb, Bacon Cheese Rolls

You may expect anything gluten free to taste like a hockey puck.  The good news is, using a recipe for "Fat Head Dough" will prevent that from happening.

KQ host Mitch Hightower and partner chef Philip Buchan have been experimenting with Fat Head Dough.  They have discovered that this gluten free, low carbohydrate dough can be used in a variety of different sweet and savory baking recipes.  And no wheat flour is required!

More ideas for baking with this dough will be available in new KQ Season 5 episodes coming in 2019!

Watch and subscribe to the KQ YouTube channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/KitchenQueers


Monday, July 30, 2018

NEW VIDEO: Bacon Bang Bang Pinwheels


Above: Graphic for KQ Season 4, Episode 14.

NEW VIDEO: Bacon Bang Bang Pinwheels

KQ host Mitch Hightower demonstrates the Kitchen Queers recipe for Bacon Bang Bang Pinwheels.  Described as a "savory pastry roll", this appetizer is created using puff pastry filled with bacon, cheese, jalapeno pepper, onion and sweet-n-spicy bang bang sauce.  KQ partner chef Philip appears as the guest taste tester for Season 4, Episode 14, Number 74, (S4E14N74-HD).

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


Below: Beauty plate of the finished Bacon Bang Bang Pinwheels. 

Saturday, July 28, 2018

ON THE SET: Taping the Bacon Bang Bang Pinwheels Episode


Above: Philip taste testing the Bacon Bang Bang Pinwheels.

ON THE SET: Taping the Bacon Bang Bang Pinwheels Episode

Coming next week is the newest installment in the KQ video series. KQ host Mitch Hightower shows you how to make Bacon Bang Bang Pinwheels, which he describes as a, "savory pastry roll".

Check out all of the Kitchen Queers videos on the KQ YouTube® channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmi4fJQ4cVNHfHFu09RK25g

Below: Mitch shows off the Bacon Bang Bang Pinwheels. 


Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Bacon Chicken Pizza with Creamy Garlic Sauce


Above: The pizza right after coming out of the oven.

Bacon Chicken Pizza with Creamy Garlic Sauce

We make pizza often here at KQ, and we're always experimenting with variations on our favorite flavor profiles. This latest example created by KQ partner chef Philip, is topped with very crispy chopped bacon, chopped chicken, diced onion, diced jalapeno and grated cheese. The experimental part of the recipe was using creamy garlic sauce, (instead of a tomato based sauce), made using fresh crushed garlic cloves. The results were very tasty. Three of us ate the whole pizza in one sitting!

Check out all of the KQ recipes and other content here:
http://www.kitchenqueers.com


Tuesday, June 26, 2018

NEW VIDEO: Bacon Jalapeno Bean Dip

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 4, Episode 12.

NEW VIDEO: Bacon Jalapeno Bean Dip

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower demonstrates the new KQ recipe for an elevated bean dip. Loaded with chopped onion, diced jalapeno peppers, sour cream, sriracha hot sauce, spices and plenty of cheese, this bean dip is topped with crispy bacon bits and more fresh jalapeno. The result is a creamy and tasty dip with a fresh and crunchy topping that tastes great warm from the oven or at room temperature. Plus, it's very easy to make and perfect for a party, buffet or game day celebration. Chef Philip serves as the guest taste tester for KQ Season 4, Episode 12, Number 72, (S4E12N72-HD).

Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAai6ysG1cQ

Below: The Bacon Jalapeno Bean Dip served with blue corn tortilla chips. 

Saturday, June 2, 2018

RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: Bacon Bang Bang Pinwheels


Above: Savory pinwheels.

RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: Bacon Bang Bang Pinwheels

KQ partner Chef Philip came up with this new creation. He slathered puff pastry with Bang Bang Sauce, then added crispy bacon, diced onions and jalapeno peppers, along with grated pepper jack cheese. These beauties baked up golden brown and very flaky.

The Bacon Bang Bang Pinwheels were a big hit at the preliminary taste test and all of the samples were gobbled up in no time.

Look for this recipe to be featured in an episode of KQ very soon!

Watch all of the KQ videos here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmi4fJQ4cVNHfHFu09RK25g

Friday, May 25, 2018

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, April 23, 2018

NEW VIDEO: Bacon Orange Almond Salad Tutorial

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 4, Episode 7.

NEW VIDEO: Bacon Orange Almond Salad Tutorial

In the latest KQ video, Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower shows how to prepare this flavorful and easy-to-make salad, as well as a yummy tarragon-dijon vinaigrette. The salad contains crispy bacon, slivered almonds, mandarin oranges, hard boiled egg, red onion and spinach. Mitch points out if you don't like spinach, you can use almost any type of salad greens you prefer. The shake-in-a-jar dressing contains olive oil, light balsamic vinegar, dried tarragon, hot sauce and dijon mustard. Options for serving the salad "family style" as well as plating for individual portions are shown.


Below: The KQ Bacon Orange Almond Salad.

Friday, April 20, 2018

ON THE SET: Taping the Bacon Orange Almond Salad Episode

Above: Mitch in the KQ kitchen.

ON THE SET: Taping the Bacon Orange Almond Salad Episode

KQ host Mitch Hightower is back in the kitchen to tape the Bacon Orange Almond Salad episode. Look for this Season 4 installment soon on the KQ YouTube® channel.

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

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

NEW VIDEO: Bacon Cheese Waffle Fry Nachos

Above: The KQ Bacon Waffle Fry Nachos are ready to serve.

NEW VIDEO: Bacon Cheese Waffle Fry Nachos

KQ host Mitch Hightower demonstrates how to make his recipe for Bacon Cheese Waffle Fry Nachos in the newest KQ video, (Season 4, Episode 3, Number 63).


Below: Graphic for KQ Season 4, Episode 3, Number 63. 

Friday, March 16, 2018

ON THE SET: Taping The Bacon Cheese Waffle Fry Nacho Episode

Above: Freeze frame from the latest KQ video.

ON THE SET: Taping The Bacon Cheese Waffle Fry Nacho Episode

KQ host Mitch Hightower demonstrates how to make his recipe for this very tasty appetizer. Look for this episode to premiere on the KQ YouTube channel next week!

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

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

PREPPING INGREDIENTS: Sweet Potato Waffle Fries

Above: Frozen sweet potato waffle fries ready to be baked.

PREPPING INGREDIENTS: Sweet Potato Waffle Fries

We're busy prepping ingredients for the next KQ video shoot, including these Sweet Potato Waffle Fries that will serve as the base of our Bacon Cheese Waffle Fry Nachos!




Monday, February 12, 2018

NEW VIDEO: Bacon Cheese Pull Apart


Above: The KQ Bacon Cheese Pull Apart

NEW VIDEO: Bacon Cheese Pull Apart

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower shows how to make a very tasty Bacon Cheese Pull Apart using prepared biscuit dough, crispy bacon, onion, egg, seasonings and grated cheese. This easy-to-prepare savory baked dish is great for a party, brunch buffet or Sunday breakfast. The Bacon Cheese Pull Apart can be served sliced if desired and for more casual occasions is excellent shared finger food as a "pull apart".

Watch this new video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NprGkDfhW90&spfreload=5

Below: Graphic for KQ Season 4, Episode 1. 

Thursday, February 8, 2018

BACK TO WORK: Taping New Season 4 Episodes

Above: Screen capture from a new KQ video taped for Season 4.

BACK TO WORK: Taping New Season 4 Episodes

KQ host Mitch Hightower returns to the Kitchen Queers set, to tape new episodes for Season 4! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmi4fJQ4cVNHfHFu09RK25g

Below: The KQ Bacon Cheese Pull Apart.