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

RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: Holiday Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Above: A few holiday pretzels.

RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: Holiday Chocolate Covered Pretzels

KQ host Mitch Hightower has been experimenting with various techniques for dipping and decorating pretzels for the winter holidays. This batch features traditional shaped mini pretzels dipped in white chocolate and decorated with sanding sugar or nonpareils. Look for a video demonstrating these ideas coming soon!

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

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. 

RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: Potato Salad

Above: Ingredients for the KQ Potato Salad.

RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: Potato Salad

KQ host Mitch Hightower has been experimenting with recipes for potato salad. This version includes chopped red bell pepper as well as jalapeno peppers for just a little extra kick.

During the informal tasting after the salad was complete, Mitch, Chef Philip and Chef Bob all agreed this recipe is a winner. Look for this recipe in an upcoming episode of Kitchen Queers!

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

Below: The salad ingredients have been combined. The salad was allowed to chill out in the fridge for several hours before serving so the flavors could meld. 

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

KQ Site Update

Above: The KQ site as of March 7, 2018.

KQ Site Update

The Kitchen Queers web site has been refreshed with new images and updated links to all KQ social media, videos and other online content.

Check it out here: http://www.kitchenqueers.com

NEW VIDEO: Holiday Baked Appetizer Guide

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 3, Episode 22.

NEW VIDEO: Holiday Baked Appetizer Video

KQ host Mitch Hightower shares six of his favorite baked appetizers, any of which works well for a holiday party or buffet.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myWk_MUz0tA

NEW VIDEO: Spinach Balls

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 3, Episode 10.

NEW VIDEO: Spinach Balls

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower demonstrates his recipe for Spinach Balls, a very easy-to-make baked appetizer.

Watch here:
https://youtu.be/pZzs6y1dSc0

NEW VIDEO: Super Crispy Baked Onion Rings

Above: Graphics for KQ Season 3, Episode 9.

NEW VIDEO: Super Crispy Baked Onion Rings

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower is back in the kitchen to show you how to make very crunchy and super crispy baked onion rings.  Easier and much healthier than deep frying!

Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfBIQPu8T_g&spf

KQ Site Update - June 2017

Above: Screen cap of the KQ site.

KQ Site Update

The Kitchen Queers site has been updated with lots of new food and beverage content, cruise here:
http://www.kitchenqueers.com

Party and Buffet Food KQ Style

Above: KQ Sausage Balls.

Party and Buffet Food KQ Style

By Mitch Hightower

Check out videos for tasty and easy to prepare food items that are sure to please at your next soiree. View the Kitchen Queers YouTube® Channel "Party and Buffet" playlist here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGc8wXdGFo916nj2aKSOWfoI6vXQ6PkPe

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Below: KQ "Cheesy Onion Bites" from Season 2, Episode 3. 

Above: KQ Hasselback Potatoes from Season 2, Episode 12.

VIDEO PLAYLIST: Kitchen Queers Party and Buffet Food

Above: KQ Mini Hasselback Potatoes.

VIDEO PLAYLIST: Kitchen Queers Party and Buffet Food

Check out all of the tasty and easy to make recipes on this KQ video playlist here:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGc8wXdGFo916nj2aKSOWfoI6vXQ6PkPe

Below: Graphics from KQ Season 1, Episode 9, "Bacon Pie". 

Above: KQ "Cheesy Onion Bites".

PHOTO TUTORIAL: Easy No-Cook Snack Buffet

Above: No-cook snack buffet.

PHOTO TUTORIAL: Easy No-Cook Snack Buffet

Check out a photo tutorial and ideas for preparing a very easy snack buffet that requires no cooking!

Go here:

http://www.kitchenqueers.com/food/snackbuffet

NEW VIDEO: Cheesy Onion Bites - Season 2 Episode 3

Above: Promotional graphic for Season 2, Episode 3, "Cheesy Onion Bites".

NEW VIDEO: Cheesy Onion Bites - Season 2, Episode 3

Check out the newest episode in the Kitchen Queers series, where we make an easy and flavorful appetizer.

Watch the video now, cruise here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN4EsghHt28

Below: A plate of Cheesy Onion Bites hors d'oeuvres.

NEW VIDEO: Mitch Makes "Sausage Balls" Party Buffet Appetizers

Above: Graphic for the "Sausage Balls" video tutorial.

NEW VIDEO: Mitch Makes "Sausage Balls" Party Buffet Appetizers

The fourth episode of Kitchen Queers Season 1 is now available to view on the KQ YouTube Channel. This installment has KQ Host Mitch Hightower making Sausage Balls along with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce.  Chef Philip Buchan serves as the "taste tester" for this episode.

Watch this video now, go here:

https://youtu.be/eRt83KkbKFA

SUNDAY SNACKS - Beer Batter Onion Rings

Above: KQ Beer Batter Onion Rings.

SUNDAY SNACKS - Beer Batter Onion Rings

by Chef Mitch

I am so in the mood for something fried, and these onions rings are sure to please. They're also not hard to make, review the recipe and photo tutorial here:

http://www.kitchenqueers.com/food/onionringsBEER/

Below: Onion rings getting crisp in the deep fryer.

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:

http://www.kitchenqueers.com/food/nachosBLACKBEAN/

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

CONFECTION ALERT: Fudge Has No Calories During the Holidays

Above: KQ Peppermint Fudge served at a Holiday Buffet.

CONFECTION ALERT: Fudge Has No Calories During the Holidays

by Chef Mitch

I finally got the results I wanted and perfected my fudge recipe.  So I took a batch to a holiday party and the hosts put it out on the buffet table.  It was one of the first plates to be emptied and I got several nice compliments.  I consider food a success when it disappears from a buffet table quickly.

When I told Chef Bob about how much the guests liked the fudge, he said, "[The fudge] was popular because everyone knows that fudge has no calories during the holidays".

Find the new KQ Peppermint Fudge recipe and photo tutorial here: http://www.kitchenqueers.com/food/peppermintfudge/

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Below: The finished fudge batter is being spread in a foil lined pan. 

SAUSAGE BALLS: My New "Go To" Hors D'Oeuvre

Above: The KQ Sausage Balls.

SAUSAGE BALLS: My New "Go To" Hors D'Oeuvre

by Chef Mitch

I was looking for a flavorful and easy to make buffet item and I came across a recipe for Sausage Balls from a famous TV Chef.  I made them as directed and the first thing Chef Philip and I noticed is that they were as dry as the Mojave desert.

We did some experimenting, and by adding some sauteed peppers and onions to the mix, we got a more moist result and a more flavorful outcome as well.  We also cut back on the amount of baking mix used, because the recipe we started with was a little too doughy.

This is a great choice for a party, because you can serve them warm, and they still taste good when they are at room temperature.  Though it's not likely that many of them will sit around that long.  Every time I've made these the past two months, they are gobbled up in no time.

I like to serve these with a dipping sauce, such as the KQ Honey Mustard Dip.

You can find our KQ Sausage Balls recipe in the most recent update on the Kitchen Queers web site, (CLICK HERE).  

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Above: The KQ Sausage Balls just after coming out of the oven.