NEW VIDEO: Cinnamon Apple Pull Apart

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 4, Episode 17.

NEW VIDEO: Cinnamon Apple Pull Apart

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower demonstrates his recipe for a sweet pull apart made with packaged biscuit dough topped with apples, and flavored with cinnamon and sugar. This yummy and easy to make treat is perfect for a brunch buffet, special occasion breakfast or for dessert. Also included is a recipe and directions for a vanilla glaze to drizzle over the Cinnamon Apple Pull Apart. Kitchen Queers partner chef Philip appears as the guest taste tester for KQ Season 4, Episode 17, Number 77, (S4E17N77-HD).

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rIyvUiKqeQ

Below: The Cinnamon Apple Pull Apart is ready to serve.

RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: Cinnamon Apple Pull Apart

Above: The first try at a sweet pull apart.

RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: Cinnamon Apple Pull Apart

Following the success of our savory Bacon Cheese Pull Apart recipe, we wanted to try a sweet version of this easy-to-make baked dish.  We utilized similar techniques as the savory version, but different ingredients to create the flavor profile.  While we still used biscuit dough from a tube, we substituted the bacon and cheese with cinnamon and apples.  A classic combination, this resulted in a very tasty pastry that was gobbled up in no time!  Look for this recipe to be shared in an upcoming KQ video!

Watch all Kitchen Queers episodes on the KQ YouTube® channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmi4fJQ4cVNHfHFu09RK25g

Below: The pull apart was baked in a bundt pan. 

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

NEW VIDEO: Sausage Cheese Hash Brown Cups

Above: Graphics for KQ Season 4, Episode 2.

NEW VIDEO: Sausage Cheese Hash Brown Cups

KQ host Mitch Hightower demonstrates his recipe for this yummy baked savory dish during Kitchen Queers Season 4, Episode 2. KQ partner Chef Philip Buchan says this dish is like "a sausage cheese quiche inside of crispy potatoes".

Watch and learn here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZ8Q6Od7x80

Below: A Sausage Cheese Hash Brown Cup has been topped with sour cream and chives and is ready to be eaten. 

ON THE SET: Taste Testing the Sausage Cheese Hash Brown Cups

Above: KQ host Mitch Hightower and partner Chef Philip.

ON THE SET: Taste Testing the Sausage Cheese Hash Brown Cups

This image shows Mitch and Philip on the KQ dining room set, taping the taste testing segment for Kitchen Queers Season 4, Episode 2.

Just FYI: The Sausage Cheese Hash Brown Cups are delicious!

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

ON THE SET: Taping More Season 4 Episodes

Above: KQ host Mitch Hightower demonstrates a recipe for Sausage Cheese Hash Brown Cups.

ON THE SET: Taping more Season 4 Episodes

The Kitchen Queers crew has been busy taping more episodes for Season 4. The images in this posting are from the taping for the KQ Sausage Cheese Hash Brown Cups recipe. Look for this video to appear on the KQ YouTube channel as Season 4, Episode 2, (Number 62), coming soon!

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

Below: The KQ Sausage Cheese Hash Brown Cups right after being removed from the oven. 

NEW VIDEO: Bacon Cheese Pull Apart

Above: The KQ Bacon Cheese Pull Apart

NEW VIDEO: Bacon Cheese Pull Apart

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower shows how to make a very tasty Bacon Cheese Pull Apart using prepared biscuit dough, crispy bacon, onion, egg, seasonings and grated cheese. This easy-to-prepare savory baked dish is great for a party, brunch buffet or Sunday breakfast. The Bacon Cheese Pull Apart can be served sliced if desired and for more casual occasions is excellent shared finger food as a "pull apart".

Watch this new video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NprGkDfhW90&spfreload=5

Below: Graphic for KQ Season 4, Episode 1. 

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.

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

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:

https://youtu.be/YgvOtOP0Nww

Three Day Weekend: Brunch Food

Above: A beauty shot featuring the KQ Bacon Hash Brown Casserole.

Three Day Weekend: Brunch Food

Treat your guests and yourself to some fabulous and easy-to-prepare items that serve well as brunch food. Check out all of the Kitchen Queers party and buffet food videos here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGc8wXdGFo916nj2aKSOWfoI6vXQ6PkPe

Below: Graphic for the KQ Bacon Pie episode. 

Above: The KQ Orange Walnut Mini Tarte Soleil.

Below: Graphic for the Carved Cantaloupe Flower Bowl episode.

NEW VIDEO: Orange Walnut Mini Tarte Soleil

Above: Graphics for KQ Season 3, Episode 11.

NEW VIDEO: Orange Walnut Mini Tarte Soleil

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower demonstrates how to make a mini tarte soleil filled with a yummy orange-walnut-raspberry-cinnamon filling.

Watch here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSPdQd9IocA

NEW VIDEO: Carved Cantaloupe Flower Bowl (Season 2, Episode 14)

Above: Graphics for KQ Season 2, Episode 14.

NEW VIDEO: Carved Cantaloupe Flower Bowl

The latest installment in the Kitchen Queers video series is now available to view on YouTube!

Go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvdJq3gbPfE&spfreload=5

NATIONAL DONUT DAY: We Made Beignets

Above: Beignet batter in the deep fryer.

NATIONAL DONUT DAY: We Made Beignets

by Chef Mitch

Today, June 5, 2015 is NATIONAL DONUT DAY.  So we made batter and deep fried a batch of beignets.

Check out the recipe and photo tutorial here:

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

Below: Beignets were dredged in powdered sugar after frying. 

POTATOES ARE MY FAVORITE VEGETABLE: Skillet Hash Browns Tutorial

Above: KQ Buttery Skillet Hash Browns.

POTATOES ARE MY FAVORITE VEGETABLE: Skillet Hash Browns Tutorial

by Chef Mitch

And around here, Chef Philip and I often like our potatoes with a nice golden brown crunchy exterior. Check out one of the new tutorials for February 2015, and see how we make this comforting potato classic side dish.  Go here:

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

REMINDER: Enlarge the BLOG images by clicking on them.

Below: Grated potatoes are pressed and drained in a mesh colander. 

PIG CANDY: Maple Glazed Bacon

Above: Pig Candy cools on a rack after roasting in the oven.

PIG CANDY: Maple Glazed Bacon

by Chef Mitch

If bacon is high on your list of culinary priorities, PIG CANDY will rock your world.  Made with thick cut bacon, pure maple sugar and maple syrup, this oven roasted treat is great as a decadent snack.  PIG CANDY is also a delectable topping for ice cream or frosted cupcakes and makes a great impression at a brunch buffet.

Review the KQ PIG CANDY recipe and photo tutorial here:

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

REMINDER: Enlarge the images by clicking on them.

Below: Chef Philip gives thick cut bacon a generous coating of maple sugar after brushing the bacon with maple syrup. 

BACON LOVER ALERT: Bacon Pie

Above: KQ Bacon Pie.

BACON LOVER ALERT: Bacon Pie
by Chef Mitch

This recipe has a pound of thick cut bacon.  What's not to like?  We tell you exactly how to make this recipe here: http://www.kitchenqueers.com/food/baconpie/

REMINDER: Enlarge the images by clicking on them.

Below: Thick cut bacon has been microwaved and is being chopped for the KQ Bacon Pie.