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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 is not just an ordinary double cheeseburger. This is David’s version of Hardee’s Big Twin Double Cheeseburger. The grilled double beef patties are smoke-kissed and smothered in creamy American cheese. Topped with a tangy sweet sauce with crisp crunchy lettuce, making for a glorious bombardment […]
Disclosure: This Avocado Tuna Salad post is sponsored by Tonnino Tuna and contains affiliate links. I was provided with FREE samples of Tonnino Tuna that are mentioned in this post. By making this post I will be entered into a recipe contest sponsored by Tonnino […]
Today I’m sharing our June 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 Peaches With Cinnamon Ricotta Crème a deliciously healthy way to lighten up dessert and celebrate summer nights while watching fireflies light up the night. The peaches are halved and lightly kissed by the flames of the grill. Then each grilled peach is topped with […]
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 […]
This easy homemade seasoned salt recipe is yet another all-purpose spice blend you can make at home that can add something special to your dishes. It can be used a number of different recipes from soups and stews to snack mix, fried chicken, grilled fish, […]
Sorry, I’m not sharing a recipe today, only a story about David and I live trapping groundhogs on the mountain. Visit our Recipe Index if you’re looking for something good to eat. For those who like to read about our mountain critters, this story is […]
Kabobs are the perfect summer food! These grilled teriyaki chicken kabobs reminded me that we do not make kabobs often enough. I mean really, let’s be honest here, food on a stick is like the best thing ever. Why? I don’t really know… Maybe it […]
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.
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 […]
To help kick-start your week, I have put together a list of 7 quick and easy Meatless Monday recipes for you. I mean really, who has time to cook an extravagant every Monday night? Especially when you have been having fun all weekend. I don’t! I mean […]
Egg stuffed poblano pepper boats are a low-carb twist to the classic egg in a basket. Instead of cracking the egg inside a hole of a slice of bread the eggs are placed inside poblano peppers, cut into boats. They are the perfect mixture of […]
