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. 

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

BACK TO WORK: Taping New Season 4 Episodes

Above: Screen capture from a new KQ video taped for Season 4.

BACK TO WORK: Taping New Season 4 Episodes

KQ host Mitch Hightower returns to the Kitchen Queers set, to tape new episodes for Season 4! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmi4fJQ4cVNHfHFu09RK25g

Below: The KQ Bacon Cheese Pull Apart.

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.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myWk_MUz0tA

NEW PAGE: Kitchen Queers Savory Baking Videos

Above: Screen cap of the new KQ Savory Baking page.

NEW PAGE: Kitchen Queers Savory Baking Videos

Check out the newest feature on the KQ site, visit the Savory Baking Videos page here:

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

Below: Spinach Balls from KQ Season 3, Episode 9. 

Above: Super Crispy Baked Onion Rings from KQ Season 3, Episode 10.

NEW VIDEO: Spinach Balls

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 3, Episode 10.

NEW VIDEO: Spinach Balls

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower demonstrates his recipe for Spinach Balls, a very easy-to-make baked appetizer.

Watch here:
https://youtu.be/pZzs6y1dSc0

NEW VIDEO: Super Crispy Baked Onion Rings

Above: Graphics for KQ Season 3, Episode 9.

NEW VIDEO: Super Crispy Baked Onion Rings

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower is back in the kitchen to show you how to make very crunchy and super crispy baked onion rings.  Easier and much healthier than deep frying!

Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfBIQPu8T_g&spf

NEW VIDEO: Queer Jezebel Sauce

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 3, Episode 8.

NEW VIDEO: Queer Jezebel Sauce

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower demonstrates how to make Queer Jezebel Sauce, the KQ spin on classic southern Jezebel sauce with pineapple, horseradish, apricot preserves, dry mustard and black pepper. Mitch also shows several options for using the sweet, tangy and spicy Queer Jezebel Sauce. Chef Philip Buchan appears as the “taste-tester” for KQ Season 3, Episode 8. (S3E8-HD).

View here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmaJIv-nEXQ

VIDEO PLAYLIST: Kitchen Queers Party and Buffet Food

Above: KQ Mini Hasselback Potatoes.

VIDEO PLAYLIST: Kitchen Queers Party and Buffet Food

Check out all of the tasty and easy to make recipes on this KQ video playlist here:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGc8wXdGFo916nj2aKSOWfoI6vXQ6PkPe

Below: Graphics from KQ Season 1, Episode 9, "Bacon Pie". 

Above: KQ "Cheesy Onion Bites".

NEW VIDEO: Mini Hasselback Potatoes - Kitchen Queers Season 2 Episode 12

Above: Graphics for KQ Season 2 Episode 12.

NEW VIDEO: MINI HASSELBACK POTATOES

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower shows you the KQ spin on this specialized baked potato recipe. The petite size of the spuds makes these perfect party appetizers.

View video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4fcCgvbVmY&spfreload=5

NEW VIDEO: Season 2 Episode 7 - Basil Cheese Twists

Above: Graphic for the Basil Cheese Twist video.

NEW VIDEO: Basil Cheese Twists - Season 2 Episode 7

The latest installment of Kitchen Queers Season 2 can be viewed here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fw_3__oeZEQ&spfreload=5

Get the recipe for the KQ Ranch Dressing used as a dipping sauce here:

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

Below: Ranch dressing is served as a dipping sauce for the Basil Cheese Twists. 

NEW VIDEO: Cheesy Onion Bites - Season 2 Episode 3

Above: Promotional graphic for Season 2, Episode 3, "Cheesy Onion Bites".

NEW VIDEO: Cheesy Onion Bites - Season 2, Episode 3

Check out the newest episode in the Kitchen Queers series, where we make an easy and flavorful appetizer.

Watch the video now, cruise here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN4EsghHt28

Below: A plate of Cheesy Onion Bites hors d'oeuvres.

NEW VIDEO: Mitch Makes "Sausage Balls" Party Buffet Appetizers

Above: Graphic for the "Sausage Balls" video tutorial.

NEW VIDEO: Mitch Makes "Sausage Balls" Party Buffet Appetizers

The fourth episode of Kitchen Queers Season 1 is now available to view on the KQ YouTube Channel. This installment has KQ Host Mitch Hightower making Sausage Balls along with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce.  Chef Philip Buchan serves as the "taste tester" for this episode.

Watch this video now, go here:

https://youtu.be/eRt83KkbKFA

SUNDAY SNACKS - Beer Batter Onion Rings

Above: KQ Beer Batter Onion Rings.

SUNDAY SNACKS - Beer Batter Onion Rings

by Chef Mitch

I am so in the mood for something fried, and these onions rings are sure to please. They're also not hard to make, review the recipe and photo tutorial here:

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

Below: Onion rings getting crisp in the deep fryer.

EASY APPETIZER: Black Bean Nachos

Above: KQ Black Bean Nachos topped with sour cream.

EASY APPETIZER: Black Bean Nachos

by Chef Mitch

This very easy to make appetizer is a great party treat or TV night snack.  With only six ingredients, (if you include sour cream topping); and a bake time of 20 minutes, it won't be too long before these are ready to serve.

Check out the recipe and photo tutorial here:

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

Below: The nachos are baked on the center rack of a 350 degree oven. 

COOKING TUTORIAL: Wonton Bombs Appetizer

Above: Wonton Bombs after being deep fried.

COOKING TUTORIAL: Wonton Bombs Appetizer

by Chef Mitch

These are very easy to make once you master the wonton folding and twisting techniques. Wonton Bombs fry up fast and can easily be re-heated. Great party hors d'oeuvre choice. Check out the recipe and photo tutorial here:

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

REMINDER: Enlarge the BLOG images by clicking on them.

Below: Chef Mitch folds a wonton prior to frying. 

COOKING TUTORIAL: Onion Jam

Above: KQ Onion Jam.

COOKING TUTORIAL: Onion Jam

by Chef Mitch

Chef Philip started making this recipe about a year ago, and now we consider Onion Jam a staple that we must have available at all times.  Sweet and onion flavored, this gooey spread is great for appetizers, such as spreading on crostini or toast points.  It's also delicious on a hamburger and many other types of sandwiches.

Check out the photo tutorial for this recipe here:

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

REMINDER: Enlarge the BLOG images by clicking on them.

Below: Onion Jam spread on toast points. 

SAUSAGE BALLS: My New "Go To" Hors D'Oeuvre

Above: The KQ Sausage Balls.

SAUSAGE BALLS: My New "Go To" Hors D'Oeuvre

by Chef Mitch

I was looking for a flavorful and easy to make buffet item and I came across a recipe for Sausage Balls from a famous TV Chef.  I made them as directed and the first thing Chef Philip and I noticed is that they were as dry as the Mojave desert.

We did some experimenting, and by adding some sauteed peppers and onions to the mix, we got a more moist result and a more flavorful outcome as well.  We also cut back on the amount of baking mix used, because the recipe we started with was a little too doughy.

This is a great choice for a party, because you can serve them warm, and they still taste good when they are at room temperature.  Though it's not likely that many of them will sit around that long.  Every time I've made these the past two months, they are gobbled up in no time.

I like to serve these with a dipping sauce, such as the KQ Honey Mustard Dip.

You can find our KQ Sausage Balls recipe in the most recent update on the Kitchen Queers web site, (CLICK HERE).  

REMINDER: Enlarge the images by clicking on them.

Above: The KQ Sausage Balls just after coming out of the oven.