New Recipe: Hash Brown Casserole

Above: The KQ Hash Brown Casserole.

New Recipe: Hash Brown Casserole

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower has been experimenting with casserole ideas, and he reports this new Hash Brown Casserole is a tasty and easy-to-make winner. Look for this recipe to be featured in an upcoming Season 3 episode of Kitchen Queers on the KQ YouTube channel.

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

NEW VIDEO: Tangerine Collins Cocktail

Above: Graphics for KQ Season 3, Episode 2.

NEW VIDEO: Tangerine Collins

The second episode of KQ Season 3 can now be viewed on the Kitchen Queers YouTube® channel, go here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3EbBvjMEoA

Below: A glamour shot of the KQ Tangerine Collins cocktail. 

Season 3, Episode 1: REVISED EDITION

Above: Graphics for KQ Season 3, Episode 1.

Season 3, Episode 1: REVISED EDITION

The first episode of KQ Season 3, featuring the tasty Blue Velvetini cocktail has been revised to include a new music soundtrack created exclusively for the Kitchen Queers video series. Check it out here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1Aj0GJ-F-w&spfreload=5

Kitchen Queers Videos Now Featured on PrideBuzz.com

Above: A screen capture shows the PrideBuzz.com web site.

Kitchen Queers Videos Now Featured on PrideBuzz.com

Recently launched LGBTQ online venue, www.pridebuzz.com is now playing Kitchen Queers videos, starting from the beginning of Season 1.  Check out the new PrideBuzz site, filled with lots of LGBTQ themed content, go here: http://www.pridebuzz.com

ON THE SET: Taping the "Pink Margarita" Episode

Above: The Kitchen Queers bar set decorated in a pink color scheme.

ON THE SET: Taping the "Pink Margarita" Episode

By Mitch Hightower

Today we taped another cocktail episode, this time featuring the KQ Pink Margarita. Silver tequila is my favorite spirit, and the salted rim is my favorite element of this drink. Besides it being pink, of course! Look for this, and many more food and cocktail episodes coming up soon for KQ Season 3.

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

Cocktail Experiment: Purple Shimmertini

Above: Another KQ cocktail trial.

Cocktail Experiment: Purple Shimmertini

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower has been busy working in the bar on a series of new, colorful cocktails.  The image in this posting features a purple concoction created with purple "shimmer" liqueur, house made sweetened purple vodka and, yes, more vodka.  The shimmer liqueur has a tasty citrus, berry and peach flavor profile.  And the luster dust in the liqueur creates a definitive shimmer effect in the finished cocktail.  This mix will likely be featured in an upcoming KQ Season 3 episode.  Cheers!

REMINDER: Enlarge the image by clicking on it.

NEW VIDEO: Blue Velvetini Cocktail Tutorial

Above: Graphics for KQ Season 3, Episode 1.

NEW VIDEO: Blue Velvetini Cocktail Tutorial

Kitchen Queers Season 3 begins with a cocktail video. Check out the Blue Velvetini episode on the KQ YouTube Channel here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ha97WHmIRnA

Above: A beauty shot featuring the Blue Velvetini cocktail.

On The Set: KQ Season Three Taping Begins

Above: The Kitchen Queers Bar Set.

On The Set: KQ Season Three Taping Begins

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower demonstrates his recipe for a Blue Velvetini cocktail during a taping session on the KQ bar set.  This Season Three episode will be available to view soon on the Kitchen Queers YouTube® channel.

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

Appetizer Experiment: Potato Croquettes

Above: KQ Potato Croquettes.

Appetizer Experiment: Potato Croquettes

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower experiments with new appetizer recipes, including Potato Croquettes, created in part by using leftover mashed potatoes.  This recipe and tutorial will be available as part of KQ Season Three.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmi4fJQ4cVNHfHFu09RK25g

#MashedPotatoes #PotatoBalls #Croquettes 

New Cocktail Test: Pink Margarita

Above: The KQ Pink Margarita.

New Cocktail Test: Pink Margarita

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower has been very busy creating new cocktail recipes for upcoming KQ Season Three episodes. This cocktail is called a "Pink Margarita" and has all the elements you expect in this tequila based drink.  Plus, it's pink!.

New Cocktail Test: Blue Velvetini

Above: A new cocktail test.

New Cocktail Test

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower has been working on new cocktail recipes for upcoming KQ Season Three episodes. This beauty is called a "Blue Velvetini" and has a chocolate-orange flavor profile.

Hashtag Valentine Cocktails: Pink Pride Martini

Above: The KQ Pink Pride Martini

Hashtag Valentine Cocktails: Pink Pride Martini

It's fine with us if you make the KQ Pink Pride Martini for Valentine's Day. Watch the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OfdeoJEaAU

Below: graphics for the KQ Pink Pride Martini video.

Hashtag Valentine Cocktails: Sloe Gin Fizz

Above: Sloe Gin Fizz cocktails.

Hashtag Valentine Cocktails: Sloe Gin Fizz

The Sloe Gin Fizz cocktail is a striking red color and a pleasing flavor profile that works well for a Valentine celebration. View the video where Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower demonstrates how to make this classic cocktail, go here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGRh8rVcqZc&t=3s

Hashtag Valentine Cocktails: Red Velvetini

Above: KQ Red Velvetini Cocktail.

Hashtag Valentine Cocktails: Red Velvetini

The KQ Red Velvetini is a luscious chocolate cocktail perfect for a Valentine celebration. View the video tutorial for the KQ Red Velvetini here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofUhjaRNZyo

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.

New Cocktail Ideas: Raspberry Daiquiri

Above: Raspberry Daiquiri with a rainbow sugar rim.

New Cocktail Ideas: Raspberry Daiquiri

By Mitch Hightower

Our good friend Michael Sereno suggested I make a Daiquiri cocktail for a lunch we were planning and so I did some research.  Usually when I think of a Daiquiri, I think of a blended ice type of drink.  However, the original Daiquiri recipe is light rum, lime juice and simple syrup, shaken over ice and served like a Martini.

I did some experimenting, and I came up with a recipe using rum, lime juice, grenadine and fresh, no-cook raspberry coulis.  My partner Chef Philip made the batch of coulis, find his recipe here:

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

So when Michael came over for lunch I served this new cocktail, and I'd have to say it was a tasty success.  I had to make a second round!

Look for this recipe in an upcoming episode of Kitchen Queers on YouTube® when KQ Season 3 begins in February!

Binge Watch Kitchen Queers Season 2

Above: Screen capture shows all 24 KQ Season 2 episodes.

BINGE WATCH Kitchen Queers Season 2

View all 24 episodes from KQ Season 2 on the KQ YouTube channel here:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGc8wXdGFo90BrhiOWaAJzOCo5K1cZ2I7