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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 easy baked Mahi Mahi recipe can be a weeknight lifesaver! Commuting into the city every day can be like an obstacle course at times. The spring and early summer have been one of the wettest I can remember. Although Mother Nature’s spigot has been turned off […]
Today I’m sharing our June Mountain Moments. This is a recap of what happened in the month of June, in and outside, of our mountain kitchen. SOME NORMALCY Well, this month marks the first time we have had the opportunity to eat at a restaurant […]
Zucchini lasagna rolls are nothing new on the food scene, but they look so good I had to try them for myself. Zucchini is probably my favorite substitute for pasta. It keeps its texture and when prepared correctly it doesn’t water down your dish. Substituting […]
David and I get excited every year when salmon season rolls because that can mean only one thing… SMOKED SALMON! We fell in love with fresh salmon years ago when we first had bagels and lox. Our first experience smoking salmon at home was when […]
When it comes to Mexican food, authentic Chiles Rellenos is probably my favorite Mexican dishes of all time. This dish helped me get over my fear of chiles and acquire an addiction to Mexican chile peppers. It also made me realize that I really do […]
This easy one-pot wonder meal of Cajun Pasta with Andouille Sausage is comfort food in a bowl. This pasta dish is seasoned with Cajun spices, tossed with fire-roasted tomatoes, onions, sweet peppers, spicy andouille sausage, and melted cheese. Whatever you do, don’t call it Cajun […]
This easy homemade cherry pie recipe is made with fresh, sweet cherries bubbling in a thick rich filling with a hint of creamy almond flavor inside a flaky buttery crust. This delicious summer all-American pie will be a hit at your next 4th of July […]
David and I smoked our first beef tenderloin on his Weber Performer charcoal grill, a few weeks ago. After it slowly smoked over cherry wood, we finished it with a hot fiery reverse sear with fresh herbs and garlic butter. GOOD LORD, that piece of […]
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.
Zucchini lasagna rolls are nothing new on the food scene, but they look so good I had to try them for myself. Zucchini is probably my favorite substitute for pasta. It keeps its texture and when prepared correctly it doesn’t water down your dish. Substituting […]
Savor the final days of spring with this asparagus-ricotta tart made of puff pastry while asparagus is still in season. This tart is perfect for Meatless Monday or any day of the week. With each bite of this tart, you get the fresh zing of […]
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 […]
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