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.

Sunday, May 29, 2016

NEW VIDEO: Season 2 Episode 8 - Rectangle Calzone

Above: Graphics for KQ Season 2, Episode 8.

NEW VIDEO: Rectangle Calzone

The latest installment in the Kitchen Queers video series is now available to view on YouTube®.


Above: A still shot shows the Rectangle Calzone cut into pieces and ready to serve.

Saturday, May 21, 2016

NEW COCKTAIL: KQ Pink Pride Martini

Above: A pair of KQ Pink Pride Martini's.

NEW COCKTAIL: KQ Pink Pride Martini

This festive pink cocktail is strong and flavorful, made with strawberry sour mash liqueur.

View the recipe and tutorial here: http://www.kitchenqueers.com/beverage/pinkpridemartini



Wednesday, May 11, 2016

NEW VIDEO: Season 2 Episode 7 - Basil Cheese Twists

Above: Graphic for the Basil Cheese Twist video.

NEW VIDEO: Basil Cheese Twists - Season 2 Episode 7

The latest installment of Kitchen Queers Season 2 can be viewed here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fw_3__oeZEQ&spfreload=5

Get the recipe for the KQ Ranch Dressing used as a dipping sauce here:

Below: Ranch dressing is served as a dipping sauce for the Basil Cheese Twists. 

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Double Batch of Versatile Marinara

Above: A double batch of KQ Marinara Sauce on the stove.

DOUBLE BATCH of VERSATILE MARINARA

The Kitchen Queers Marinara Sauce recipe is easy to make and so versatile you can use it in lots of different recipes.  Of course served over pasta is the obvious choice.  We also use KQ Marinara Sauce in our pie crust Calzone recipe, for making pizza and dolloped over meatballs.

Find the photo tutorial for KQ Marinara Sauce here:

Above: A puff pastry pizza.

Above: Baked meatballs and pasta with marinara sauce.

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

TIPSY TUESDAY: Binge Watch Kitchen Queers Cocktail Videos


#TipsyTuesday

Binge watch all of the Kitchen Queers cocktail tutorial videos on the KQ YouTube® channel here:

Above: Red Velvetini cocktail.

Above: Pineapple Mint Cooler cocktail.

Above: Hurricane cocktail.




Monday, April 11, 2016

NEW VIDEO: Retro Long Island Ice Tea Cocktail - Season 2, Episode 6

Above: YouTube graphic for KQ Season 2, Episode 6.

NEW VIDEO: Retro Long Island Ice Tea Cocktail

The latest episode in Kitchen Queers Season 2 is now available to view on YouTube®.

Cruise here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2-4chMlGlU&spfreload=5


Sunday, April 3, 2016

NEW VIDEO: KQ Fiesta Cocktail - Season 2 Episode 5

Above: Promo graphics for KQ Season 2 Episode 5, featuring guest taste-testers Jesús U. BettaWork and Chef Philip, along with host Mitch Hightower.

NEW VIDEO: Kitchen Queers Fiesta Cocktail

Another installment of the Kitchen Queers video series is available to view on the KQ YouTube channel.


Below: A pair of Fiesta cocktails. 

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

NEW VIDEO: KQ Peanut Butter Truffles, Season 2, Episode 4

Above: Graphics for KQ Season 2, Episode 4.

NEW VIDEO: KQ Peanut Butter Truffles (S2E4-HD)

The newest installment in the Kitchen Queers video series is now available to view. Check out KQ host Mitch Hightower demonstrating how to make peanut butter truffles.


Above: The truffles are coated in white chocolate and dusted with crushed nuts.

Sunday, March 6, 2016

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.

Monday, February 29, 2016

Popular Bay Area Comedian Jesús U. BettaWork Joins Kitchen Queers Season 2 Cast

Above: Jesús U. BettaWork on the Kitchen Queers "bar set".

Popular Bay Area Comedian Jesús U. BettaWork Joins Kitchen Queers Season 2 Cast
By Mitch Hightower

We're excited to announce new Kitchen Queers Season 2 cast member Jesús U. BettaWork.  Best known as an extremely witty and highly sought-after stand up comic, Jesús brings his magic to Kitchen Queers and covers the bar set in sequins!  Jesús makes his KQ debut as a taste-tester in Season 2, Episode 2, the Hurricane Cocktail tutorial.  Additional episodes featuring Jesús will be available later in KQ Season 2!

View this new KQ episode now, cruise here:

Learn more about Jesús here:

REMINDER: Enlarge the images by clicking on them.

Below: Kitchen Queers promotional graphic for Season 2, Episode 2.  Pictured are Jesús U. BettaWork, Chef Philip and Mitch, as well as the Hurricane Cocktail. 

Monday, February 15, 2016

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

CANDY MAN: Red Chocolate Truffles

Above: KQ Red Chocolate Truffles.

CANDY MAN: Red Chocolate Truffles
by Mitch Hightower

Beautiful to look at, easy to make and decadently delicious, these Red Chocolate Truffles are sure to please the chocolate lovers in your life.  What could be a more perfect gift for your Valentine?

Check out the recipe and photo tutorial here:


Saturday, January 2, 2016

BAKING TUTORIAL: Apple Puff Pastry Braid

Above: The KQ Apple Puff Pastry Braid is ready to serve.

BAKING TUTORIAL: Apple Puff Pastry Braid
by Mitch Hightower

This fancy looking pastry is easy to make and sure to please apple lovers.  Check out the full photo tutorial on the Kitchen Queers web site.


Reminder: Enlarge the images by clicking on them.

Thursday, December 10, 2015

NEW VIDEO: Winter Holiday Garland and Mantel Project

Above: Graphic for Kitchen Queers Season 1, Episode 11.

NEW VIDEO: Winter Holiday Garland and Mantel Project

The most recent installment in the Kitchen Queers video series is ready to view.  Watch KQ Host Mitch Hightower create a winter holiday garland in this first-time arts and crafts video.


Below: The completed Winter Holiday Garland and Mantel.

Sunday, December 6, 2015

DIY DECOR: Winter Holiday Wreath Project

Above: The 2015 KQ Winter Wreath.

DIY DECOR: Winter Holiday Wreath Project

Learn how to make this colorful and striking wreath in a new photo tutorial on the Kitchen Queers web site.

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