RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: Grilled Pineapple Salsa

Above: Chunks of fresh pineapple grilling on the stove top.

RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: Grilled Pineapple Salsa

KQ host Mitch Hightower has been experimenting with Pineapple Salsa recipes. This version had him grilling the pineapple and the jalapeno peppers. Also included in the recipe: onion, cumin, salt, pepper and lime juice. The salsa is currently chilling in the refrigerator so the flavors can meld. We'll report back with a taste test soon.

Below: Grilling slices of jalapeno peppers. 

Above: The salsa after blending in the food processor.

NEW VIDEO: Summer Brunch Buffet Guide

Above: Mitch holds a giant cup of coffee.

NEW VIDEO: Summer Brunch Buffet Guide

KQ host Mitch Hightower says a great brunch needs, "plenty of coffee". See what else he recommends in the new KQ Summer Brunch Buffet Guide here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJbVimKORkY

Below: Graphics for KQ Season 4, Episode 10.

ON THE SET: Taping the Summer Brunch Buffet Guide

Above: KQ host Mitch Hightower on the KQ "lounge" set.

ON THE SET: Taping the Summer Brunch Buffet Guide

The Kitchen Queers Summer Brunch Buffet Guide will be available to view soon on the KQ YouTube® channel. In this episode, Mitch shares some of his favorite items to serve at a summer brunch buffet.

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

Kitchen Queers YouTube® Channel Turns 3

Above; Screen cap of the KQ YouTube® page.

Kitchen Queers YouTube® Turns 3

The KQ YouTube® channel celebrates birthday number three!

Watch all the fun here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmi4fJQ4cVNHfHFu09RK25g

Bang Bang Pizza

Above: Chef Philip has made a Bang Bang Pizza.

Bang Bang Pizza

Chef Philip used Bang Bang Sauce instead of tomato sauce or marinara for a boldly flavored pizza. Other toppings included both mozzarella and pepper jack cheeses, red onions, roasted chicken, very crispy bacon lardon, yellow chili peppers and orange bell pepper.

Mitch reports, "The flavor profile was very bold and we loved it".

Below: Chef Philip prepares ingredients for the pizza. 

Above: Grated cheese is sprinkled over the Bang Bang sauce.

Below: The pizza is ready to go in the oven. 

NEW VIDEO: Rainbow Martini

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 4, Episode 9.

NEW VIDEO: Rainbow Martini

KQ host Mitch Hightower shows you how to make his recipe for a Rainbow Martini, complete with a six-color sugar rim. This shimmery pink cocktail mix is a riff on a classic "top shelf" gin martini with a hint of orange. Luster dust is the secret ingredient for creating the shimmer effect. This stirred, not shaken, cocktail is double strained as well to avoid ice chips in the finished drink. Chef Philip serves as the guest taste tester for KQ Season 4, Episode 9, (S4E9N69-HD).

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TBILf8RnRg

Below: A "beauty shot" of the KQ Rainbow Martini.

ON THE SET: Taping the Rainbow Martini Episode

Above: KQ partner Chef Philip taste tests the Rainbow Martini.

ON THE SET: Taping the Rainbow Martini Episode

The next installment in the Kitchen Queers video series has been taped.  KQ host Mitch Hightower shows you his mix for a Rainbow Martini, complete with a six-color sugar rim and a shimmery pink cocktail.  Chef Philip serves as the guest taste tester.  This episode will be available to view next week on the KQ YouTube® channel.

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

Below: Mitch on the KQ bar set.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY 2018

Above: Mix of Zinnia flowers.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY 2018!

NEW VIDEO: Rainbow Swirl Cookies

Above: Graphics for KQ Season 4, Episode 8.

NEW VIDEO: Rainbow Swirl Cookies

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower shows how to make these very colorful cookies using puff pastry and sanding sugars. An easy-to-prepare recipe that is an excellent choice anytime you need to brighten up your dessert table. Perfect for a PRIDE celebration as well! Chef Philip is the guest taste tester for KQ Season 4, Episode 8, Number 68.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQ_B6Y09V94

Below: The Rainbow Swirl Cookies are ready to serve.

ON THE SET: Taping the Rainbow Swirl Cookie Episode

Above: KQ partner Chef Philip serves as the guest taste tester for Season 4, Episode 8.

ON THE SET: Taping the Rainbow Swirl Cookie Episode

KQ host Mitch Hightower demonstrates his recipe for making Rainbow Swirl Cookies using puff pastry and brightly colored sanding sugars in this new video.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQ_B6Y09V94&spfreload=5

Below: Mitch showing off the finished Rainbow Swirl Cookies. 

Catch Up With Kitchen Queers on Twitter

Above; A KQ logo mug with a trio of Rainbow Swirl Cookies.

Catch Up With Kitchen Queers on Twitter

Find the KQ Twitter page here:
https://twitter.com/kitchenqueers

Purchase KQ rainbow logo mugs and other gear here:

https://www.customizedgirl.com/s/kitchenqueers

RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: Rainbow Palmiers Round Two

Above: The second attempt at PALMIERS.

RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: Rainbow Palmiers Round Two

KQ host Mitch Hightower baked another batch of RAINBOW PALMIERS, and we're pleased to report this round is much more aesthetically pleasing than the first. Look for this recipe to be featured in an upcoming Kitchen Queers Season 4 video.

Below: Six colors of sanding sugar were used for the RAINBOW PALMIERS.

Above: For the second test bake, half of the dough was rolled up and cut into "swirl" style cookies.

Below: The rainbow "swirl" cookies right after baking.

Above: The RAINBOW SWIRL puff pastry cookies are quite colorful.

RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: Rainbow Palmiers

Above: The first KQ experiment with rainbow palmiers.

RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: Rainbow Palmiers

In preparation for an upcoming KQ video, today we made Rainbow Palmiers. We need to perfect our rolling/folding technique regarding the puff pastry dough so that the end results are more aesthetically pleasing. Otherwise, they taste great!

More to come regarding this easy-to-prepare sweet treat recipe!

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

Below: Sugar has been spread on a board in preparation for making palmiers. 

Above: Puff pastry has been thawed from frozen to room temperature.

Above: The filling sugar, in eight colors, has been added to the puff pastry.

Above: Following a folding technique, the puff pastry roll is cut into slices.

Above: The puff pastry palmiers are situated on parchment paper and ready to bake.

Above: Rainbow Palmiers right after coming out of the oven.

NEW VIDEO: Bacon Orange Almond Salad Tutorial

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 4, Episode 7.

NEW VIDEO: Bacon Orange Almond Salad Tutorial

In the latest KQ video, Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower shows how to prepare this flavorful and easy-to-make salad, as well as a yummy tarragon-dijon vinaigrette. The salad contains crispy bacon, slivered almonds, mandarin oranges, hard boiled egg, red onion and spinach. Mitch points out if you don't like spinach, you can use almost any type of salad greens you prefer. The shake-in-a-jar dressing contains olive oil, light balsamic vinegar, dried tarragon, hot sauce and dijon mustard. Options for serving the salad "family style" as well as plating for individual portions are shown.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VQ7P9F6DHY

Below: The KQ Bacon Orange Almond Salad.

ON THE SET: Taping the Bacon Orange Almond Salad Episode

Above: Mitch in the KQ kitchen.

ON THE SET: Taping the Bacon Orange Almond Salad Episode

KQ host Mitch Hightower is back in the kitchen to tape the Bacon Orange Almond Salad episode. Look for this Season 4 installment soon on the KQ YouTube® channel.

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

NEW VIDEO: Jalapeno Margarita

Above: The KQ Jalapeno Margarita.

NEW VIDEO: Jalapeno Margarita

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower gets busy in this episode as he demonstrates all of the steps needed to create the Jalapeno Margarita, including how to make colorful kosher salt. Mixed with sanding sugar, Mitch then shows how to fashion a sparkly salt-sugar rim on the serving glass. Next, Mitch creates an unusual cocktail garnish using a jalapeno pepper segment and a maraschino cherry. The technique of muddling is utilized to infuse the cocktail with plenty of fresh jalapeno flavor, and a double-straining technique is demonstrated which prevents jalapeno seeds from winding up in the finished beverage. KQ partner Chef Philip appears as the guest taste tester for KQ Season 4, Episode 6, Number 66.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eE4TnffO4Ro

Below: Promotional graphic for KQ Season 4, Episode 6.

ON THE SET: Jalapeno Margarita

Above: KQ partner Chef Philip tries the Jalapeno Margarita.

ON THE SET: Jalapeno Margarita

KQ host Mitch Hightower and partner Chef Philip recently taped the next Kitchen Queers video installment. The images in this post are from the taping on the KQ bar set.

Look for this episode soon on the KQ YouTube® channel.

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

Below: Mitch has just poured the Jalapeno Margarita.