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David and I smoked our first chuck roast on his Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker, a couple of weekends ago. Today, we are sharing a step-by-step guide about how we did it so that you can smoke a tender and juicy smoked chuck roast of your own. […]
Today we are talking smoked BBQ pork picnic shoulder! I am sharing David’s 10 steps to succulent smoked BBQ pork picnic shoulder. By following these steps, you will have perfectly cooked meat that’s tender, moist and juicy. David loves to hunt and David loves to fish, but more than […]
One wingy dingy… Two wingy dingy… A gracious hello! Oh, never mind me, I’m just sitting here counting my applewood smoked chicken wing bones in my best impersonation of Ernestine The Telephone Operator. This character was played by the funny as hell, Lily Tomlin on […]
As if homemade tomato soup weren’t good enough already, we just kicked it up a notch! We fire-roasted tomatoes and onions before adding them to this grilled tomato soup. Oh my gosh, the toasted grilled toast dipped into… Don’t even get me started or we’ll […]
It only takes one bite of these grilled brussels sprouts with bacon and bbq sauce, to turn you into a brussels sprouts lover forever. With each bite of the Brussels sprouts, you get the rich smokiness of the crisp bacon, sweet pops of the savory […]
I just love the way the whole kitchen becomes warm and cozy whenever I make applesauce muffins. The tender muffins are soft and moist, loaded with warm cinnamon apple flavor. A sure sign that fall has come to your kitchen. The recipe for these applesauce […]
Butternut squash arugula salad is a great fall salad to have in your kitchen arsenal this season. With a broad range of flavors and textures, this salad can be served for lunch or dinner. I loved everything about this salad. From the crisp peppery bite […]
This quick collard greens recipe made me fall in love with collards. The collards are cut into then ribbons then sauteed with bits of smoky applewood bacon, onions, and garlic. This amazing side dish is a quick and easy way to enjoy collards any day […]
This post is sponsored by Kingsford but the content and opinions expressed here are our own. Let’s face it, sports and gameday tailgates look much different this year. However, your grilling game doesn’t have to suffer. You can keep that game day spirit alive grilling in the […]
Today I’m sharing our September Mountain Moments. This is a recap of what happened in the month of September, in and outside, of our mountain kitchen. Long shadows. Crickets chirping. Dwindling light. A chill in the air. Yes, fall has arrived! I’m not sure how […]
Soup season is here, so today we are rounding up our 25 best vegetarian soup recipes for you to enjoy for Meatless Monday or any day of the week. There isn’t much that you can’t add to soup. Soups are a way to enjoy a […]
Hey! My name is Debbie Spivey and this is my husband David. We live on the side of the Blue Ridge Mountains, in Virginia.
I am the author and photographer here at The Mountain Kitchen, where I share delicious homemade recipes using clean food ingredients, and stories about mountain life.
As if homemade tomato soup weren’t good enough already, we just kicked it up a notch! We fire-roasted tomatoes and onions before adding them to this grilled tomato soup. Oh my gosh, the toasted grilled toast dipped into… Don’t even get me started or we’ll […]
Butternut squash arugula salad is a great fall salad to have in your kitchen arsenal this season. With a broad range of flavors and textures, this salad can be served for lunch or dinner. I loved everything about this salad. From the crisp peppery bite […]
Soup season is here, so today we are rounding up our 25 best vegetarian soup recipes for you to enjoy for Meatless Monday or any day of the week. There isn’t much that you can’t add to soup. Soups are a way to enjoy a […]
I’ve always wanted to stuff eggplant. So, a couple of weeks ago for Meatless Monday, I seized the opportunity to make this healthy Mediterranean quinoa-stuffed eggplant. It allowed me to use some eggplant I found on clearance at the store, along with some basic ingredients […]
I made Mushroom Wellington last Monday for Meatless Monday. I was so excited how it turned out, that I almost could not wait to share this recipe with you. Mushroom Wellington is a vegetarian spin-off of the classic Beef Wellington recipe. Instead of beef, this […]
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