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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 […]
Today I’m sharing our May Mountain Moments. This is a recap of what happened in the month of May, in and outside, of our mountain kitchen. HEALTHY & WELL As I sit here and reflect on the month of May, all I can think about […]
If you have been searching for the perfect chocolate cake recipe? STOP, BECAUSE THIS IS THE RECIPE YOU HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR! This is a made-from-scratch dense, rich chocolate cake that is similar to a devil’s food cake with morosely tender crumbs. The layers of […]
David has always been a sucker for anything Stroganoff, that’s why this delicious pork chop stroganoff is such a big hit at our house. This main dish is made with pork chops nestled on top of a bed of buttery egg noodles with mushrooms and […]
Grilling and smoking go beyond what type of grill, smoker, or fuel you use. BBQ grill and smoker accessories are worth investing in too. They make your life easier and can improve your whole bbq experience. Some BBQ tools and accessories can even improve the […]
Put this all-purpose spicy dry rub on EVERYTHING! EVERRRRRREEEEETHANG! David came up with this new rub recipe and experimented with it on some pork ribs. It’s awesome and it has quickly become our new favorite dry rub recipe for everything we have put it on. […]
Sweet… Salty… Crunchy… Tangy… Healthy… Hearty… These are all words that describe this delicious blueberry spinach salad. I came up with this recipe last week while working at home. I needed a quick lunch and something good for me since David and I ate pretty […]
I absolutely adore this mango salsa recipe! This mango salsa is a cooked sweet, spicy, and flavorful salsa loaded with chunky bits of fresh mango, tomatoes, onion, and jalapeno, infused with the Spanish flavors of garlic, cumin, and cayenne pepper. This warm salsa is best […]
If you’ve picking strawberries at the strawberry patch, then you NEED this recipe for strawberry bundt cake with strawberry glaze! This bundt cake packs a double-whammy of strawberry flavor that any strawberry lover craves. Strawberries are not only nestled throughout the dense pound cake but […]
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.
Attention all crunch lovers!!! This Crunchy Asian Chopped Salad is a healthy, delicious, colorful salad with a rainbow of veggies and a honey sesame dressing. This salad combines the crunch of red cabbage, sweet carrots, crisp romaine lettuce, onion, cashews, and fried rice noodles. Crunchy […]
We loved the lemony punch this white bean arugula salad packs! Creamy and tender white beans, a crunchy bite from red onion, red bell pepper, and briny capers are tossed onto a bed of peppery arugula. This salad gets its lemony flavor from a bright […]
Finally, there is pizza you can make in minutes without feeling you are wrecking your diet! You can make pizza night more wholesome with these vegetarian and low-carb, portobello mushroom cap pizzas. Oh, and not to mention these pizzas are gluten-free also! I really didn’t […]
David and I crave Mexican food. We love it! So when David wanted cheese and bean enchiladas last week for Meatless Monday, I did not argue with that idea. I even decided to make them and do a few plain cheese enchiladas as well. Cheese and […]
Might I suggest carrot-cheddar soup in bread bowls for Meatless Monday dinner? You will love it! Sweet savory carrots, creamy cauliflower, and salty sharp cheddar cheese come together as the base of this delicious vegetarian soup served in bread bowls with melted cheddar. Our days […]
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