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.

Monday, January 29, 2018

COCKTAIL EXPERIMENTS: Jalapeno Margarita

Above: The KQ Jalapeno Margarita.

COCKTAIL EXPERIMENTS: Jalapeno Margarita

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower has been experimenting with Jalapeno Margarita mixes, and this version got a "thumbs up" from everyone in our bar tonight! Look for this recipe in an upcoming episode of KQ Season 4!

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Wednesday, January 17, 2018

RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: Hash Brown Breakfast Cups

Above: The KQ Hash Brown Breakfast Cup served with a dollop of sour cream and chopped chives.

RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: Hash Brown Breakfast Cups

These crispy hash brown cups are filled with sausage, onion, jalapeno pepper and egg. Then the top is piled with grated cheese! Easy to make and bake. This recipe will be available in an upcoming KQ Season 4 video.

Watch Kitchen Queers videos here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmi4fJQ4cVNHfHFu09RK25g

Below: The KQ Hash Brown Cups right after coming out of the oven.

Thursday, January 11, 2018

RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: Cheesy Bacon Jalapeno Cornbread

Above: The whole cornbread cooling on a wire rack after baking.

RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: Cheesy Bacon Jalapeno Cornbread

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower has been experimenting with cornbread recipes, and this version seems to have pleased everyone in the KQ test kitchen.

Filled with crispy bacon, jalapeno peppers, diced onion and grated cheese, this cornbread holds its shape well and is very moist thanks to the addition of corn oil.

Look for this recipe in an upcoming episode of Kitchen Queers Season 4 on YouTube®.


Below: The cornbread has been cut into squares for serving. 

Sunday, December 31, 2017

NEW VIDEO: Winter Brunch Buffet Guide

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 3, Episode 23.

NEW VIDEO: Winter Brunch Buffet Guide

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower shares some of his favorite items to serve at a winter brunch buffet. Watch the newest KQ episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZQfvdwRRVU&spfreload=5

Tuesday, December 19, 2017

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.



Sunday, December 17, 2017

NEW VIDEO: Winter Holiday Cocktail Guide

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 3, Episode 21.

NEW VIDEO: Winter Holiday Cocktail Guide

KQ host Mitch Hightower shares six of his favorite winter holiday cocktails in the newest Kitchen Queers video on YouTube®, watch here:


Sunday, December 3, 2017

SWEETS AND DESSERTS: Nine Delectable Choices

Above: Screen capture of the KQ Sweets and Desserts web page.

SWEETS AND DESSERTS: Nine Delectable Choices

Check out nine sweet treat and easy-to-make dessert options here:



Thursday, November 30, 2017

RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: "Upside Down" Onion Potato Cakes

Above: An onion-potato cake recipe test result.

RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: "Upside Down" Onion Potato Cakes

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower has been testing recipes for "Upside Down" onion potato cakes.  He says, 'Think pineapple upside down cake, where the pineapple is replaced with a sweet and savory red onion mixture and the cake has been replaced with crispy and buttery hash brown potatoes".

More recipe tests for this dish are forthcoming, and we expect to see this recipe as a video installment during KQ Season 4 in 2018!

Check out the Kitchen Queers video channel on YouTube® here:


Monday, November 20, 2017

NEW VIDEO: Teriyaki Bacon Candy

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 3, Episode 20.

NEW VIDEO: Teriyaki Bacon Candy

KQ host Mitch Hightower demonstrates his original recipe for bacon candy like none you've ever tried. This original recipe includes thick cut bacon, ginger, garlic, molasses, brown sugar and dried pineapple.

Learn how to make this delectable treat here:

Friday, November 10, 2017

HOLIDAY COCKTAILS: Nine Colorful Mixes

Above: Screen capture of the KQ Holiday Cocktail web page.

HOLIDAY COCKTAILS: Nine Colorful Mixes

Need a colorful and flavorful adult beverage for your next party, event or soiree?  Try any of the nine beauties in the Kitchen Queers collection of cocktails sure to please at a variety of holiday functions!


Tuesday, November 7, 2017

NEW VIDEO: Blue Blizzard Cocktail

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 3, Episode 19.

NEW VIDEO: Blue Blizzard Cocktail

KQ host Mitch Hightower demonstrates his mix for this chocolate, orange and coconut flavored adult concoction with a cool flaked coconut rim.

View the video here: https://youtu.be/kEp-c3R6sR0


Friday, October 27, 2017

NEW VIDEO: Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 3, Episode 18.

NEW VIDEO: Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Check out the most recent KQ video, where host Mitch Hightower demonstrates his recipe for Roasted Red Pepper Hummus.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynVLFgy6DeE

Saturday, October 21, 2017

NEW VIDEO: Midnight Margarita

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 3, Episode 17.

NEW VIDEO: Midnight Margarita

This cocktail looks black at first glance, but is actually a very deep purple color.  KQ host Mitch Hightower shows how to mix this cocktail, as well as how to create the gold sea salt rim during KQ Season 3, Episode 17.

Watch the Midnight Margarita video here:

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

NEW VIDEO: Blueberry Apple Pie Smoothie

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 3, Episode 16.

NEW VIDEO: Blueberry Apple Pie Smoothie

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower demonstrates his mix for a tasty and healthy smoothie without any dairy or animal products.

View the new episode here:
https://youtu.be/En4ZMH1Khss

Friday, October 6, 2017

NEW VIDEO: Purple Shimmertini Cocktail (S3E15-HD)

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 3, Episode 15.

NEW VIDEO: Purple Shimmertini Cocktail

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower shows you how yo mix a Purple Shimmertini, which includes vodka, purple shimmer liqueur, blue Curacao and grenadine.  Watch the video here:


Friday, September 29, 2017

NEW VIDEO: Pineapple Hurricane Cocktail (Season 3, Episode 14)

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 3, Episode 14.

NEW VIDEO: Pineapple Hurricane Cocktail

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower demonstrates his mix for a Pineapple Hurricane, which he describes as a mash-up inspired by a Rum Swizzle and a classic New Orleans Hurricane.

Watch the video here: