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Brined Applewood Smoked Chicken Wings {Naked Wings!
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 Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In. Why? I have no clue, but…
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Smoked Chuck Roast {A Step-by-step Guide
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. A smoked chuck roast would be a great way to…
David’s 10 Steps to Succulent Smoked BBQ Pork Picnic Shoulder
Today we are talking smoked BBQ pork picnic shoulder! I am sharing David’s 10 steps to succulent smoked BBQ pork picnic shoulder. You will have perfectly cooked meat that’s tender, moist, and juicy by following these steps. David loves to hunt, and David loves to fish, but he loves to grill more than any other hobby. And when I…
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Strawberry Vinaigrette
Strawberry vinaigrette is a sweet, tart, quick, and easy homemade salad dressing ready in under 5 minutes. Excellent on any spring salad! Strawberry vinaigrette has quickly become a new favorite dressing here in The Mountain Kitchen. It’s creamy, smooth, and delicious. Just look at the color of this vinaigrette; isn’t it beautiful? This recipe is…
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cheesecake
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cheesecake is sinfully indulgent but so worth it! This cheesecake begins with a buttery Oreo crust topped with creamy peanut butter cheesecake with Reese’s peanut butter cups swirled within. Then this cheesecake is drenched in a rich chocolate ganache sprinkled with a mound of peanut butter cups on top. I made this…
Smoked Pork Chops – Brined With Reverse Sear
These smoked pork chops are brined in our pork and poultry brine, rubbed in our homemade pork dry rub, smoked slowly over cherry wood, and finished hot with barbecue sauce! Pork chops always seem to get a bad rap, but the truth is, it’s all in how you prepare them. I think David was a…
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Smoked Brisket Lasagna with BBQ Sauce
Oh, hello there! Welcome to The Mountain Kitchen, where classic Italian comfort food meets American barbecue in this smoked brisket lasagna with barbecue sauce. David and I love brisket, so you become creative with the leftovers when only two people are eating on it. That’s why we created this recipe. It’s a new favorite on…
How To Make Garam Masala
This is a step-by-step guide on how to make homemade Garam Masala. This fresh blend of whole, ground, raw and toasted seeds, and spices adds something special to any dish in just minutes. David and I have fallen in love with Indian cuisine. Garam masala is a key ingredient in many Indian dishes we love,…
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Sandwiches
There are simple ingredients with lots of flavors in these grilled teriyaki chicken sandwiches! The sandwiches feature perfectly grilled chicken thighs basted in a homemade teriyaki sauce made of soy sauce, rice vinegar, fresh ginger, and garlic. The chicken thighs are piled high onto a toasted bun topped with lettuce, tomato, and red onions. David…
Air Fryer Cod – A Healthier Option For Fried Fish Lovers
Y’all, I’ve got David hooked on this air fryer cod recipe; pun intended! Air fryers are great for making us fried fish lovers eat healthier. I love making this air fryer cod recipe! The fish fillets have the same crispy golden fillet with warm, soft, flaky cod inside, just like they are when fried in…
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Cinco De Mayo Recipes
For many Americans, Cinco de Mayo means they have a pretty darn good excuse to enjoy Mexican food and probably a few too many margaritas. We love Mexican food! So we rounded up our best Cinco de Mayo recipes from our Mexican recipe collection to help you celebrate! What is Cinco de Mayo? Cinco de…
How to Clean Leeks: A Step-By-Step Guide
Do you know how to clean leeks? It isn’t hard to do, but if you have never cleaned leeks before, you may not know where to begin. This Step-by-Step Guide will walk you through the steps, making cleaning leeks a breeze! What Are Leeks? Leeks are a member of the onion family. They add a…
Crock-Pot Potato Leek Soup {A Meatless Monday Recipe
When I came across this recipe for crock-pot potato leek soup, it appealed to me for two three reasons: It cooks in a crock-pot.Wine is an ingredient.Supper would be just about ready for Meatless Monday when we got home from work. I first fell in love with leeks one Spring when I made Cream of Mushroom Soup.…
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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. LEARN MORE >>
Melanoma It’s Not Just Skin Cancer
