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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. […]
I started thinking about the blog posts that I have made about David’s beef brisket. I’ve told you we smoked a brisket. I’ve told you about making enchiladas, mac and cheese and sandwiches with the leftovers, but I really haven’t told you how David smokes his beef brisket to perfection, […]
Smoking ribs is a true labor of love, but with some common knowledge and easy-to-follow steps, you too can create mouthwatering, succulent and flavorful smoked baby back ribs. I know this because the grilling enthusiast I live with is pretty passionate about smoking ribs. According to […]
This Santa Fe Salad begins with tender juicy chicken breasts and fresh corn on the cob grilled over charcoal. The base of this salad is raw green cabbage diced like confetti, which gives this salad crunch like no other! The crunchy diced cabbage, smoky grilled […]
Enjoy the season’s best produce by making this satisfying summer chowder. This chowder is made of fresh summer squash, succulent sweet corn fresh from the cob, blended into a creamy chowder with cheese and chives. Going meatless on Meatless Monday is so simple this time […]
Welcome to the August Edition of Field Trip Friday! In case you missed the April, May, and June editions, “Field Trip Friday” is a new(ish) blog series. We did not have a July edition and I apologize for not posting last month. David and I decided to take […]
These grilled potato wedges are hot and coming at ya straight from the grill! They are smoky and crisp on the outside, and fluffy and creamy on the inside. The perfect side dish on a warm summer night to anything you already have on the […]
Today I’m sharing our July Mountain Moments. When I started this blog in 2013, it was a form of diary to document what we did and most importantly what we ate. Sometimes I get so caught up in sharing our delicious food, I forget about […]
Grilled steak and grilled romaine lettuce combine with the classic bold flavor of Caesar salad to make this Grilled Steak Caesar Salad the main course! Yes, I said grilled romaine lettuce. Surprisingly, romaine lettuce grills beautifully, softening slightly with lightly charred tips. The lettuce caramelizes […]
Mushroom lovers, I have put together a collection of mushroom recipes for your Meatless Monday eating pleasure. In this roundup, you will find everything from appetizers to main dishes. This recipe roundup is practically a mushroom lover’s dream come true! Mushrooms are hearty with a […]
If you love dill pickles, listen up! You’re gonna love this small-batch easy refrigerator dill pickle recipe! There is no canning involved, which means there is no jar sterilizing or special canning equipment required. All you have to do is cut the cucumbers, place them […]
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.
Enjoy the season’s best produce by making this satisfying summer chowder. This chowder is made of fresh summer squash, succulent sweet corn fresh from the cob, blended into a creamy chowder with cheese and chives. Going meatless on Meatless Monday is so simple this time […]
Mushroom lovers, I have put together a collection of mushroom recipes for your Meatless Monday eating pleasure. In this roundup, you will find everything from appetizers to main dishes. This recipe roundup is practically a mushroom lover’s dream come true! Mushrooms are hearty with a […]
I fell in love with this vegetable strata at first bite! With each bite of this vegetable strata you get a savory mouthful of spinach, gooey cheese, and cubes of deliciously rich bread baked in a creamy custard. What is a strata? A strata is […]
The following post about Veggie Stir-Fry is an updated post that was originally published on November 17th of 2014. I can’t believe I haven’t done veggie stir-fry before last week! Making stir-fry at home can be a lot healthier than what you get at your […]
Hello, vegetarian taco salad. Thank you for saving almost 300 calories from my dinner plate! That’s right, this vegetarian taco salad made with mushrooms instead of ground beef is a wonderful Meatless Monday option that’s easy on your waistline and so good that nobody’s gonna […]
