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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 […]
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 […]
This recipe for sun-dried tomato goat cheese stuffed chicken is one of David‘s favorite dishes. He loves the tender juicy chicken thighs with tangy goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes seasoned with herbs and spices stuffed under the crispy golden brown skin. He practically does a happy […]
Welcome to the September Edition of Field Trip Friday! I started this blog series six months ago in response to those who wanted to know more about the area we live in. We are close to many tourist attractions, so these reviews highlight the local […]
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 […]
Today I’m sharing our August 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 […]
David hit the nail on the head when he called these deviled salmon cakes. Similar to deviled crab, these salmon cakes are made with salmon instead of crab meat. We love salmon and look forward to salmon season. I get excited when I know grocery […]
Are you looking for some last-minute crowd-pleasing Labor Day cookout recipes to celebrate summer’s last Hoorah this weekend? If so, we have some recipes we’d like to share with you. These are great for a weekend of grilling and entertaining. These 29 crowd-pleasing Labor Day Cookout […]
This is the best cheesecake ever! THE END. I could stop there, but I won’t leave you wondering why it’s the best cheesecake ever. Besides, I really don’t mind talking to you about cheesecake. This is a creamy, silky and ultra-smooth classic cheesecake complete with […]
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.
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. […]
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 […]
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