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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 […]
These pork chops with apple-bacon stuffing are bursting with fall flavor! The thick and juicy pan-seared pork chops are stuffed with a delicious combination of sweet, and savory stuffing made of seasoned breadcrumbs, with fresh thyme and parsley, celery, onion, apples, and bacon baked in […]
Welcome to the October Edition of Field Trip Friday! If you are new to The Mountain Kitchen, Field Trip Friday is a blog series created in response to readers who want to know more about the area we live in. We are close to many […]
I will never buy peanut butter from the store again! Homemade peanut butter made with farm-fresh oven-roasted peanuts is an all-natural healthy alternative to store-bought peanut butter. It is so easy to make! All it takes is a few minutes, some peanuts and a food […]
A mini eggplant au gratin is the perfect portion-controlled Meatless Monday meal. The gratins are layered with warm soft eggplant smothered in a robust homemade tomato sauce with gooey melted cheese baked in perfect portions. One bite of this mini eggplant au gratin will make […]
Today I’m sharing our September 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 […]
Invasive melanoma in people is increasing around the world and delayed detection has a significant impact on your health. My heart sank in my chest when I realized that I have not written a single melanoma awareness post in over a year. I am disappointed […]
This caramel apple strudel is made of rich buttery layers of flaky puff pastry wrapped around warm spiced apples and salty caramel old-fashioned goodness, drizzled with a sweet vanilla glaze. Just imagine how good your house is going to smell when you make this recipe! […]
This post is dedicated in memory of my dear friend Elizabeth Bond Brinster. With all the summer heat still lurking around the mountain, it’s hard to think about pumpkin recipes, soups, stews and chili. So today, I’m sharing this recipe for Bacon Avocado Pasta. Bow-tie […]
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 will never buy peanut butter from the store again! Homemade peanut butter made with farm-fresh oven-roasted peanuts is an all-natural healthy alternative to store-bought peanut butter. It is so easy to make! All it takes is a few minutes, some peanuts and a food […]
A mini eggplant au gratin is the perfect portion-controlled Meatless Monday meal. The gratins are layered with warm soft eggplant smothered in a robust homemade tomato sauce with gooey melted cheese baked in perfect portions. One bite of this mini eggplant au gratin will make […]
If you love Greek food as much as David and I do, you will love this Skillet Spinach Pie. This recipe is inspired by the Greek pastry called Spanakopita. Spanakopita or spinach pie is a popular Greek pastry in which a cheesy spinach filling wrapped […]
If you are craving burgers on Meatless Monday, you have to try these easy black bean burgers! These vegetarian burgers are a healthy nutritious alternative to a regular beef patty. The patties have a thick hearty texture seasoned with Montreal Steak Seasoning, to give you […]
These Meatless Mexican Zucchini Boats are so good you won’t even miss the meat! I mean it. You won’t. I’ll even pinkie-promise on it. This is a vegetarian version of the Mexican Zucchini Boats I posted about years ago. The original recipe uses ground beef. […]
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