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.

Thursday, April 18, 2019

ON THE SET: Taping the Strawberry Fizz Mocktail Video


Above: KQ host Mitch Hightower behind the bar.

ON THE SET: Taping the Strawberry Fizz Mocktail Video

KQ host Mitch Hightower demonstrates his mix for a non-alcoholic #Strawberry Fizz #Mocktail in the next KQ video, available to view next week.  Featuring fresh strawberries, the festive and flavorful Strawberry Fizz Mocktail is sure to please!

Watch and subscribe here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/KitchenQueers

Monday, April 8, 2019

NEW VIDEO: Bacon Jalapeno Mini Muffins

Above: Grpahic for KQ Season 5, Episode 8.

NEW VIDEO: Bacon Jalapeno Mini Muffins

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower is in the kitchen to demonstrate his recipe for Bacon Jalapeno Mini Muffins, made with a modified version of low carb, gluten free fat head dough. Even if you don't need to eat gluten free because of a food allergy and/or low carb for a diet, these yummy and very savory appetizers are sure to please. Great warm from the oven, the Bacon Jalapeno Mini Muffins also taste great at room temperature, so they are perfect for a party spread, brunch buffet or game day.

Watch and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiOdw-x0qZI

Below: The Bacon Jalapeno Mini Muffins are ready to enjoy!

Monday, April 1, 2019

ON THE SET: Taping the Bacon Jalapeno Mini Muffins Episode


Above: Mitch on the KQ kitchen set for Season 5, Episode 8.

ON THE SET: Taping the Bacon Jalapeno Mini Muffins Episode

KQ host Mitch Hightower shows how to make a modified version of Fat Head Dough into very savory mini muffins in the next KQ video.

Watch all of the KQ videos here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/KitchenQueers


Friday, March 22, 2019

NEW VIDEO: Blackberry Limoncello Fizz Cocktail


Above: The cocktail is ready to serve.

NEW VIDEO: Blackberry Limoncello Fizz Cocktail

KQ host Mitch Hightower demonstrates his mix for this refreshing adult beverage featuring vodka, homemade blackberry liqueur, limoncello, lemon juice and seltzer water. Garnished with a fresh blackberry and served in a tall, narrow Collins glass. Mitch also uses stainless steel cocktail picks and straws that can be washed and reused.

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

Below: Graphics for KQ Season 5, Episode 7, Number 93. 

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

WEB UPDATE: KQ Site Spring Makeover

Above: KQ site as of mid March 2019.

WEB UPDATE: KQ Site Spring Makeover

The KQ site has been updated, with images and links to many of our latest recipes.

See for yourself here:
http://kitchenqueers.com

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

NEW VIDEO: Oven Roasted Pulled Pork


Above: Graphic for KQ Season 5, Episode 6, Number 92.

NEW VIDEO: Oven Roasted Pulled Pork

The latest KQ video has host Mitch Hightower and partner Chef Philip making yummy spice-rubbed Oven Roasted Pulled Pork.  You'll also see several ideas on how to use the pulled pork.

Watch and subscribe here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYHU7rZ0G4A

Below: The pork has been pulled. 


Above: The pulled pork used in a sandwich.

Below: The pulled pork with teriyaki sauce served over rice. 

Monday, March 11, 2019

ON THE SET: Taping the Oven Roasted Pulled Pork Episode


Above: Philip and Mitch in the KQ kitchen.

ON THE SET: Taping the Oven Roasted Pulled Pork Episode

The next KQ Season 5 video features KQ partner Chef Philip and host Mitch Hightower demonstrating how to prepare Oven Roasted Pulled Pork. The pork marinates in a spice rub for two days before roasting. The result is a very tender and flavorful pulled pork which can be used in a variety of recipes including enchiladas, nachos, sandwiches, sliders, or served over pasta or rice. Look for this new episode on the KQ YouTube® channel this week!

https://www.youtube.com/c/KitchenQueers

Sunday, March 10, 2019

RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: Pulled Pork Mini Pizza on Fat Head Dough

Above: Mini pizzas made with Fat Head Dough.

RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: Pulled Pork Mini Pizza on Fat Head Dough

KQ partner Chef Philip used gluten free, low carbohydrate Fat Head Dough to create oval shaped flat bread. Then KQ host Mitch spread the flat bread with Bang Bang Sauce and topped the flat bread with Oven Roasted Pulled Pork, grated cheese and Pickled Red Onions.

They KQ crew reports that these mini pizzas were delicious!

Sunday, March 3, 2019

NEW VIDEO: Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball Bites


Above: The KQ Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball Bites.

NEW VIDEO: Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball Bites

KQ host Mitch Hightower demonstrates his recipe for a very tasty, naturally gluten free, low carb, and supremely easy-to-make appetizer in the latest KQ video.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybELmwLe8DY
Below: Graphic for KQ Season 5, Episode 5, Number 91.

Saturday, March 2, 2019

ON THE SET: Taste Testing the Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball Bites


Above: Chef Philip and Mitch on the KQ "lounge" set.

ON THE SET: Taste Testing the Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball Bites

The next KQ video features a very easy-to-make appetizer that is sure to please. KQ host Mitch Hightower demonstrates his recipe for Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball Bites. This tiny appetizer is packed with flavor and is sure to please.

This video will be available to view soon on the KQ YouTube® channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/KitchenQueers


Below: The appetizers are ready to chill out in the fridge. 

Saturday, February 23, 2019

RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball Bites


Above: Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball Bites.

RECIPE EXPERIMENT: Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball Bites

KQ host Mitch Hightower has been experimenting with easy-to-make party appetizers. This very tasty version features a cream cheese, onion and jalapeno interior, covered with a very crispy bacon exterior. The result is a rich, sweet and savory flavor bomb that is sure to please. Look for this recipe to be featured in an upcoming KQ Season 5 video.

Watch all of the KQ videos on the KQ YouTube® channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/KitchenQueers

Monday, February 18, 2019

NEW VIDEO: Butterscotch Vodkatini


Above: The Butterscotch Vodkatini cocktail.

NEW VIDEO: Butterscotch Vodkatini

Check out the newest KQ video where host Mitch Hightower demonstrates his mix for the fabulous Butterscotch Vodkatini.

Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7HIE3HTW4k

Below: graphic for KQ Season 5, Episode 4. 

Friday, February 15, 2019

ON THE SET: Taste Testing the Butterscotch Vodkatini Cocktail

Above: KQ partner Chef Philip is ready to taste the cocktail.

ON THE SET: Taste Testing the Butterscotch Vodkatini Cocktail

The KQ Butterscotch Vodkatini cocktail is a sweet mix of vodka, butterscotch liqueur and light crème de cacao. This butterscotch and chocolate flavor profile provides an almost caramel like cocktail experience. Look for this drink to be demonstrated in an upcoming KQ video!

Below: The KQ Butterscotch Vodkatini.

Sunday, February 10, 2019

NEW VIDEO: Sweetheart Cocktail


Above: KQ graphic for Season 5, Episode 3, Number 89.

NEW VIDEO: Sweetheart Cocktail

In the newest #KitchenQueers video, KQ host Mitch Hightower shares his mix for the Sweetheart Cocktail. This festive bright red adult beverage features coconut rum, triple sec, light rum, sloe gin and grenadine. The unique combination of flavors creates a very tasty flavor profile, perfect for sharing with your sweetheart! KQ partner Chef Philip serves as the guest taste tester for KQ Season 5, Episode 3, Number 89. (S5E3N89-HD).

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


Above: The KQ Sweetheart Cocktail served Martini style as well as "on the rocks".

Saturday, February 9, 2019

RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: Bean and Vegetable Soup

Above: The soup starts to simmer on the stove.

RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: Bean and Vegetable Soup

KQ host Mitch Hightower loves to make soups and he's been working on perfecting this recipe for a while.  Mitch reports, "It's almost there".

Check out all of the KQ videos on our YouTube® channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/KitchenQueers

Thursday, February 7, 2019

ON THE SET: Taping the Sweetheart Cocktail Video

Above: Mitch behind the bar.

ON THE SET: Taping the Sweetheart Cocktail Video

The KQ crew was back on set taping the Sweetheart Cocktail video just in time for Valentine's Day next week!

Check out the KQ YouTube® channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/KitchenQueers

Wednesday, February 6, 2019

RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: Sweetheart Cocktail


Above: The Sweetheart Cocktail.

RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: Sweetheart Cocktail

KQ host Mitch Hightower has developed this new cocktail recipe just in time for Valentine's Day. The intensely red martini-style drink features coconut rum, triple sec, light rum, sloe gin and grenadine. This sumptuous combination of flavors is quite tasty. See this mix demonstrated in an upcoming video on the KQ YouTube® channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/KitchenQueers