Above: Graphic for KQ Season 4, Episode 22.
NEW VIDEO: Roasted Beet Hummus
KQ host Mitch Hightower shares his recipe for Roasted Beet Hummus, including details on oven roasting fresh organic beets. This thick, flavorful and very colorful version of hummus is great as a dip for chips and fresh veggies, and also works well as a sandwich spread. KQ partner chef Philip Buchan serves as the guest taste tester for KQ Season 4, Episode 22, Number 82, (S4E22N82-HD).
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f45HXcewoB4
Below: The Roasted Beet Hummus is ready to enjoy.
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Monday, October 29, 2018
Friday, October 26, 2018
ON THE SET: Taping the Roasted Beet Hummus Episode

Above: Freeze frame from KQ Season 4, Episode 22.
ON THE SET: Taping the Roasted Beet Hummus Episode
The image on this page features KQ host Mitch Hightower, showing off his recipe for Roasted Beet Hummus. This flavorful and very vibrant hummus recipe and tutorial can be viewed in the next KQ video.
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/KitchenQueers
Monday, October 22, 2018
NEW VIDEO: Pepperoni Pizza Biscuits
Above: Graphic for KQ Season 4, Episode 21.
NEW VIDEO: Pepperoni Pizza Biscuits
KQ host Mitch Hightower demonstrates his recipe for Pepperoni Pizza Biscuits using biscuit dough from a tube. This easy-to-make recipe tastes just like pepperoni pizza, and the self-contained biscuit shell makes this a perfect party appetizer. KQ partner chef Philip Buchan serves as the guest taste tester for KQ Season 4, Episode 21, Number 81, (S4E21N81-HD).
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZD1rFTGpCk
Below: The crispy biscuit shell holds all of the delicious ingredients.
Above: The Pepperoni Pizza Biscuits served as finger food.
NEW VIDEO: Pepperoni Pizza Biscuits
KQ host Mitch Hightower demonstrates his recipe for Pepperoni Pizza Biscuits using biscuit dough from a tube. This easy-to-make recipe tastes just like pepperoni pizza, and the self-contained biscuit shell makes this a perfect party appetizer. KQ partner chef Philip Buchan serves as the guest taste tester for KQ Season 4, Episode 21, Number 81, (S4E21N81-HD).
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZD1rFTGpCk
Below: The crispy biscuit shell holds all of the delicious ingredients.
Above: The Pepperoni Pizza Biscuits served as finger food.
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Wednesday, October 17, 2018
ON THE SET: Taping the Pepperoni Pizza Biscuit Episode

Above: Mitch in the kitchen for KQ Season 4, Episode 21.
ON THE SET: Taping the Pepperoni Pizza Biscuit Episode
We're back in the kitchen, and this time KQ host Mitch Hightower is demonstrating his very-easy-to-make recipe for Pepperoni Pizza Biscuits. Using biscuit dough from a tube, sliced pepperoni, grated cheese and the marinara sauce we made in Season 4, Episode 19, these appetizers are sure to please. Look for this new episode next week on the KQ YouTube® channel.
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/KitchenQueers
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Monday, October 15, 2018
NEW VIDEO: Retro Grasshopper Cocktail Tutorial
Above: Graphic for KQ Season 4, Episode 20.
NEW VIDEO: Retro Grasshopper Cocktail Tutorial
KQ host Mitch Hightower is back behind the bar to demonstrate the Grasshopper cocktail. This mint-chocolate dessert cocktail is made with crème de menthe, crème de cacao along with half-and-half. Rich, sweet and very easy going down. Using flaked chocolate on the glass rim is also demonstrated. Chef Philip Buchan appears as the guest taste tester for KQ Season 4, Episode 20, Number 80. (S4E20N80-HD).
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da2LZ3yOVx8
Below: The Retro Grasshopper Cocktail with a flaked chocolate rim.
NEW VIDEO: Retro Grasshopper Cocktail Tutorial
KQ host Mitch Hightower is back behind the bar to demonstrate the Grasshopper cocktail. This mint-chocolate dessert cocktail is made with crème de menthe, crème de cacao along with half-and-half. Rich, sweet and very easy going down. Using flaked chocolate on the glass rim is also demonstrated. Chef Philip Buchan appears as the guest taste tester for KQ Season 4, Episode 20, Number 80. (S4E20N80-HD).
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da2LZ3yOVx8
Below: The Retro Grasshopper Cocktail with a flaked chocolate rim.
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Sunday, October 14, 2018
RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: Blueberry Liqueur

Above: Vodka being poured into a large canning jar, along with sugar and blueberries.
RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: Blueberry Liqueur
Following the success of the KQ raspberry liqueur, we're experimenting with other flavors including blueberry. The liqueur steeps for 2 months, so we'll report back on the outcome in December. Meanwhile, see how we made raspberry liqueur here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wxjojSJvJA
Friday, October 12, 2018
ON THE SET: Taping the Retro Grasshopper Cocktail Episode

Above: Mitch shows off the cocktail.
ON THE SET: Taping the Retro Grasshopper Cocktail Episode
KQ host Mitch Hightower is back behind the bar in the next Kitchen Queers episode. He's mixing a popular mid-century dessert cocktail, the Grasshopper. This chocolate mint concoction combines green crème de menthe and white crème de cacao with half-and-half for a luxurious after dinner drink. This new video will be available to view next week on the KQ YouTube® channel.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/c/KitchenQueers
Below: KQ partner chef Philip tastes the cocktail on the "lounge" set.
Monday, October 8, 2018
NEW VIDEO: Thick Marinara Sauce
Above: Graphic for KQ Season 4, Episode 19.
NEW VIDEO: Thick Marinara Sauce
KQ host Mitch Hightower shares his recipe for Thick Marinara Sauce. The sauce is thick because of a long cooking time that reduces the liquid. This flavorful and easy-to-make tomato-based sauce is great served over pasta, as a dip for garlic bread, as a topping for pizza and as a filling for calzone or stromboli. KQ partner Chef Philip serves as the guest taste tester for Season 4, Episode 19, Number 79. (S4E19N79-HD).
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csOtFJxJ6k4
Below: Meatballs on cocktail picks ready for dipping.
Above: Meatless black bean balls served over coodles, (carrot noodles).
NEW VIDEO: Thick Marinara Sauce
KQ host Mitch Hightower shares his recipe for Thick Marinara Sauce. The sauce is thick because of a long cooking time that reduces the liquid. This flavorful and easy-to-make tomato-based sauce is great served over pasta, as a dip for garlic bread, as a topping for pizza and as a filling for calzone or stromboli. KQ partner Chef Philip serves as the guest taste tester for Season 4, Episode 19, Number 79. (S4E19N79-HD).
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csOtFJxJ6k4
Below: Meatballs on cocktail picks ready for dipping.
Above: Meatless black bean balls served over coodles, (carrot noodles).
Sunday, October 7, 2018
ON THE SET: Taste Testing Thick Marinara Sauce in the Dining Room
Above: Mitch and Philip in the KQ "Dining Room".
ON THE SET: Taste Testing Thick Marinara Sauce in the Dining Room
The tasting segment for upcoming Season 4, Episode 19, takes place in the dining room. KQ host Mitch Hightower and partner chef Philip sit down at the table to taste Thick Marinara Sauce. Find out what they thought watching this new episode beginning Monday, October 8, 2018 on the KQ YouTube® channel. Go here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/KitchenQueers
Below: The KQ Thick Marinara Sauce served with meatballs on decorative skewers.
ON THE SET: Taste Testing Thick Marinara Sauce in the Dining Room
The tasting segment for upcoming Season 4, Episode 19, takes place in the dining room. KQ host Mitch Hightower and partner chef Philip sit down at the table to taste Thick Marinara Sauce. Find out what they thought watching this new episode beginning Monday, October 8, 2018 on the KQ YouTube® channel. Go here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/KitchenQueers
Below: The KQ Thick Marinara Sauce served with meatballs on decorative skewers.
Saturday, October 6, 2018
NEW VIDEO: Orangecello Margarita

Above: The KQ Orangecello Margarita
NEW VIDEO: Orangecello Margarita
Our obsession with colorful margarita cocktails continues and this time KQ host Mitch Hightower shows you how to make his recipe for an Orangecello Margarita. This mix is less sweet than a classic margarita, yet still has that amazing orange flavor we love.
See how we make it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02rGiCYIIDE
Below: Graphics for Season 4, Episode 18.
ON THE SET: Taping the Thick Marinara Sauce Episode

Above: KQ host Mitch Hightower at the stove.
ON THE SET: Taping the Thick Marinara Sauce Episode
Coming next week is another new episode of Kitchen Queers and this time KQ host Mitch Hightower shows you how to make his recipe for Thick Marinara Sauce. Mitch promises, "This sauce is definitely not watery".
Watch all of the KQ videos on the KQ YouTube® channel, go here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/KitchenQueers
Below: A bowl full of Thick Marinara Sauce.
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Tuesday, October 2, 2018
COCKTAIL EXPERIMENTS: Retro Grasshopper Cocktail
The Grasshopper originated in the French Quarter of New Orleans and was a very popular dessert cocktail during the nineteen fifties and sixties. The KQ version follows the same basic recipe and we've added a shaved chocolate rim. This creamy chocolate mint cocktail is perfect when a sweet adult beverage is called for. Look for a new KQ video featuring this drink coming soon!
Watch all of the KQ videos here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/KitchenQueers
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