SPINACH SOUP: How I Finally Got My Family to Eat Green Leafy Vegetables

Above: KQ Spinach Soup served with croutons.

SPINACH SOUP: How I Finally Got My Family to Eat Green Leafy Vegetables

by Chef Mitch

Here at my house everyone likes soup.  Meanwhile, it's been hard to incorporate more green leafy vegetables because we are not fans of the "kale" trend.  So I made SPINACH SOUP, and my family went wild!  I made a double batch, and it still wasn't enough because it was gone in two days.  I'll be making more of this recipe for sure.

Check out the recipe and photo tutorial here:

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

Below: Two pounds of baby spinach is used in this recipe. 

TIPSY TUESDAY: Tequini Sunrise

Above: The KQ Tequini Sunrise.  The cocktail on the left has been stirred.

TIPSY TUESDAY: Tequini Sunrise

by Chef Mitch

We retooled the classic Tequila Sunrise, by shaking it with ice and serving it "martini style".  You can let the grenadine float at the bottom, or stir the cocktail after pouring to create a vibrant and colorful drink.

Check out the photo tutorial for the Tequini Sunrise here:

http://www.kitchenqueers.com/beverage/tequinisunrise

REMINDER: Enlarge the images by clicking on them.

Below: Mitch adds the grenadine to a Tequini Sunrise cocktail. 

TABLE SETTING IDEAS: Pink Glitz

Above: Another glamorous table setting suggestion.

TABLE SETTING IDEAS: Pink Glitz

by Chef Mitch

This table setting takes on a glitzy vibe thanks to the gorgeous pink sequin tablecloth. See how we put this unique tabletop together here:

http://www.kitchenqueers.com/party/placesettingideas2015pinkglitz/

PHOTO TUTORIAL: Pie Crust Calzone

Above: KQ Pie Crust Calzone right out of the oven.

PIE CRUST CALZONE TUTORIAL

by Chef Mitch

This easy to make recipe combines all of the flavors you might expect in a Calzone, without the fuss of making dough yourself.

Check out the recipe and photo tutorial here:

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

Above: KQ Marinara Sauce is used in this recipe.  Learn how to make KQ Marinara Sauce here:

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

Above: Calzone was cut in half to serve.

PHOTO TUTORIAL: Baked Meatballs

Above: KQ Baked Meatballs.

PHOTO TUTORIAL: Baked Meatballs

Chef Philip shows us how to make Baked Meatballs. The recipe includes a combination of pork and beef.

View the recipe and photo tutorial here:

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

TIPSY TUESDAY: Mint Margarita

Above: Chef Mitch pours a Mint Margarita.

TIPSY TUESDAY: Mint Margarita

This very tasty cocktail features silver tequila and creme de menthe.  Check out the photo tutorial that shows exactly how to mix this drink here:

http://www.kitchenqueers.com/beverage/mintmargarita/

PHOTO TUTORIAL: Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Above: The KQ Roasted Red Pepper Soup served with a dollop of sour cream.

PHOTO TUTORIAL: Roasted Red Pepper Soup

by Chef Mitch

Chef Philip and I have perfected the KQ Roasted Red Pepper Soup recipe and a new photo tutorial shows exactly how we make this spicy and delicious soup.

Go here: http://www.kitchenqueers.com/food/roastedredpeppersoup/

Below: Red bell peppers are used in this recipe.

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

TIPSY TUESDAY: Blue Lagoon Cocktail

Above: Mitch pours Blue Lagoon cocktails.

TIPSY TUESDAY: Blue Lagoon Cocktail

This easy recipe makes a very refreshing vodka based summer cocktail. Check out the mix and photo tutorial here:

http://www.kitchenqueers.com/beverage/bluelagoon/

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.

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:

http://www.kitchenqueers.com/beverage/melonmargarita

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:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cngwUYg5tc

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:

https://youtu.be/MN8oJrQYKns

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:

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

Below: Fresh raspberries have been rinsed and drained. 

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:

http://www.kitchenqueers.com/beverage/pineapplemintcooler/

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:

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

Below: Beignets were dredged in powdered sugar after frying. 

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:

http://www.kitchenqueers.com/beverage/pinkraspberrytequini/

REMINDER: Enlarge the BLOG images by clicking on them.

Below: A duo of Pink Raspberry Tequini cocktails.