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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 […]
Delectable pan-seared pork chops with Dijon bacon vinaigrette. Quite a mouthful… A delectable mouth full! Lightly seasoned juicy pork chops, smothered with onions seasoned in a garlicky broth of bacon drippings and a sweet and tangy Dijon bacon vinaigrette, served on a bed of napa […]
Air-fried dill pickles are a classic finger food with less fat and calories than traditional fried pickles. The pickle spears are dredged in crunchy panko bread crumbs seasoned with herbs and spices. Then they are air-fried until they are golden brown with a deliciously juicy […]
How do you feel about Valentine’s Day? Do you love it or hate it? I thought I would share some Valentine’s Day recipes with you today. Just in case Cupid has popped you in the butt, or if you’re feeling like sharing a tasty dish with […]
This Tuscan white bean soup gets loads of flavor from adding cheese rind in while it simmers on the stove. I was inspired by a recipe for white bean soup I found, so I adapted it a little and came up with this recipe. I had […]
I love making my own seasonings, especially ones that make the whole house smell lemony fresh, like this lemon pepper seasoning! Lemon pepper is one of the first spice blends I learned how to make. This is a surprisingly easy recipe to make, although it […]
The next time I make this roasted tomato soup I am going to make a quadruple batch just so I can freeze it in batches to have on hand. It’s so good I could eat it every day. This roasted tomato soup is made with […]
Today I’m sharing our January 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 […]
I don’t mean to toot my own horn, but I promise if you try this smoked brisket chili recipe, it will be some of THE BEST CHILI you have ever eaten! The smoky brisket is combined with ground chuck, a medley of four different kinds […]
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.
This Tuscan white bean soup gets loads of flavor from adding cheese rind in while it simmers on the stove. I was inspired by a recipe for white bean soup I found, so I adapted it a little and came up with this recipe. I had […]
The next time I make this roasted tomato soup I am going to make a quadruple batch just so I can freeze it in batches to have on hand. It’s so good I could eat it every day. This roasted tomato soup is made with […]
This lasagna recipe I’m about to share with you has no noodles. Yes, you read that correctly. This is a no-noodle vegetable lasagna that is a healthy, gluten-free and low-carb take on traditional lasagna that is ONLY 204 CALORIES A SERVING! This lasagna recipe is […]
Is one of your new year’s resolutions to eat a little healthier in 2020? If so, I am hoping I can convince you to go Meatless on Monday this year. Ok, let me ask you a few more questions… What if I told you that […]
I DID IT! I cannot tell you how, but I finally got David to taste my sweet potato casserole!! “Sweet Dirt” — that is David’s interpretation of sweet potatoes tastes like. It has taken me 20 years to get him to try this casserole. You […]
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