Appetizers - The Mountain Kitchen https://www.themountainkitchen.com/appetizers/ FOOD WITH A VIEW Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:57:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/cropped-TMK2015-icon-54cee94bv1_site_icon-1-32x32.png Appetizers - The Mountain Kitchen https://www.themountainkitchen.com/appetizers/ 32 32 Muffuletta Sandwich Recipe https://www.themountainkitchen.com/muffuletta-sandwich-recipe/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/muffuletta-sandwich-recipe/#respond Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=76744 sliced muffuletta sandwichBold New Orleans muffuletta sandwich recipe with olive salad, meats, and provolone. Perfect make-ahead recipe for Super Bowl or any game day. Bold, briny, and perfect for sharing, this New Orleans iconic muffuletta sandwich recipe is an easy make-ahead option ideal for game-day spreads. Packed with cured meats, provolone cheese, and a zesty olive salad,
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/muffuletta-sandwich-recipe/feed/ 0 Chipotle BBQ Cheese Sauce https://www.themountainkitchen.com/chipotle-bbq-cheese-sauce/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/chipotle-bbq-cheese-sauce/#respond Thu, 20 Mar 2025 02:09:20 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=75714 jar of chipotle bbq cheese sauceSmoky, spicy Chipotle BBQ Cheese Sauce can elevate fries, burgers, nachos, and anything you put it on. This easy recipe blends cheddar, chipotle, and BBQ tang. Dip, drizzle, devour! Have you ever thought to yourself, “I love a good cheese sauce, but what if it had a little kick and a whole lot of smoky-sweet
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/chipotle-bbq-cheese-sauce/feed/ 0 The Ultimate Smoked Salmon Spread https://www.themountainkitchen.com/salmon-spread/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/salmon-spread/#comments Wed, 05 Mar 2025 21:37:59 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=55502 smoked salmon spreadSmoked salmon spread is a quick, creamy, and flavorful appetizer. It’s perfect as a dip, on crackers, or spread over bread. Ready in minutes, this spread can be put on any appetizer platter! Stop searching!! The ultimate easy, flavor-packed appetizer is right here! This smoked salmon spread is creamy, tangy, and smoky, thanks to David’s
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/salmon-spread/feed/ 5 Southern Deviled Eggs Recipe With Sweet Pickles https://www.themountainkitchen.com/southern-deviled-eggs-recipe-with-sweet-pickles/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/southern-deviled-eggs-recipe-with-sweet-pickles/#respond Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:48:15 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=75141 platter of deviled eggsSouthern-style deviled eggs recipe with sweet pickles adds tangy, crunchy flavor—perfect for potlucks, picnics, and family gatherings. Thanks to Mama, deviled eggs have always been a staple at family gatherings and holiday meals. They aren’t just served as an appetizer. They showed up on the side of the main dish. Despite not liking eggs herself,
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/southern-deviled-eggs-recipe-with-sweet-pickles/feed/ 0 Step By Step Guide To Making Salmon Gravlax https://www.themountainkitchen.com/step-by-step-guide-to-making-salmon-gravlax/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/step-by-step-guide-to-making-salmon-gravlax/#respond Wed, 09 Oct 2024 22:17:08 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=75011 salmon gravlax ready to eatMake an impressive appetizer with our easy salmon gravlax recipe. Learn the steps, ingredients, and tips for curing perfect gravlax at home every time. Imagine this: tender slices of cured salmon, each bite infused with the fresh, aromatic taste of dill, a touch of salt, and just the right hint of sweetness. It’s like a
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/step-by-step-guide-to-making-salmon-gravlax/feed/ 0 Stuffed Shrimp: A Seafood Lover’s Dream! https://www.themountainkitchen.com/bacon-wrapped-crab-stuffed-shrimp/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/bacon-wrapped-crab-stuffed-shrimp/#comments Tue, 20 Aug 2024 18:25:53 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=39876 stuffed shrimpTry this easy stuffed shrimp recipe: Jumbo shrimp filled with creamy crab and wrapped in crispy bacon—pure seafood heaven in every bite! Luxuriously indulgent and irresistible, this dish is perfect as an appetizer or main course. Pssst! Here’s a little secret about stuffed shrimp: we actually prefer cooking them under the broiler in the oven
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/bacon-wrapped-crab-stuffed-shrimp/feed/ 18 Smoked Pig Shots https://www.themountainkitchen.com/smoked-pig-shots/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/smoked-pig-shots/#respond Thu, 08 Feb 2024 19:36:42 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=74221 smoked pig shots on grillLooking for a tasty and easy appetizer to make on your smoker? Try these delicious smoked pig shots – a crowd-pleasing dish that will be a hit at any game day tailgate, party, or gathering. I texted David to see if he’d like to include anything in this blog post about his personal experience with
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/smoked-pig-shots/feed/ 0 The Best Smoked Cheese Ball https://www.themountainkitchen.com/the-best-smoked-cheese-ball/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/the-best-smoked-cheese-ball/#respond Thu, 21 Dec 2023 15:30:01 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=73921 smoked cheese ball on plate with crackersIf you are looking for a delicious cheese ball recipe for a party, this smoked cheese ball recipe will be a hit! Let us show you how! I made this recipe last Christmas to share with friends at a local winery. It was such a hit that I wanted to share it here with you.
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/the-best-smoked-cheese-ball/feed/ 0 Easy Homemade Jalapeno Jelly Recipe: A Step-by-Step Guide https://www.themountainkitchen.com/jalapeno-jelly-how-to-guide/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/jalapeno-jelly-how-to-guide/#comments Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=21887 A step-by-step jalapeno jelly recipe for canning sweet and spicy jelly—perfect for appetizer trays using water bath canning. I once had a jalapeno plant named “José Jalapeno on Zee Deck” that thrived for five years and produced an abundance of peppers. I had so many jalapenos that I had to find new recipes to use
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/bbq-grilled-brie/feed/ 0 Zesty Stuffed Mini Peppers https://www.themountainkitchen.com/zesty-cheese-stuffed-mini-peppers/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/zesty-cheese-stuffed-mini-peppers/#comments Mon, 06 Jun 2022 19:00:55 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=25724 stuffed mini peppersThe filling for these stuffed mini peppers is made of two kinds of cheese, spices and lime zest. A colorful and delicious appetizer recipe! I’m crazy over mini peppers. They are good in salads, and dips, and chopped up in all kinds of recipes, but my favorite way to prepare them is to stuff them
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/zesty-cheese-stuffed-mini-peppers/feed/ 4 Grilled Oysters Rockefeller (or Broiled) https://www.themountainkitchen.com/grilled-oysters-rockefeller/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/grilled-oysters-rockefeller/#respond Fri, 15 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=71040 grilled oysters Rockefeller on grill panGrilled Oysters Rockefeller is a modern twist to a classic recipe. A delicious appetizer with fresh spinach, parmesan, bacon, and panko.  David made me a fan of oysters, but I don’t think he knew what a superfan I would become. Unlike David, I love oysters, raw, fried, baked, stewed, or steamed. However, my favorite way
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/grilled-oysters-rockefeller/feed/ 0 How To Smoke Cheese: A Step-by-Step Guide https://www.themountainkitchen.com/smoked-cheese-step-by-step-guide/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/smoked-cheese-step-by-step-guide/#comments Thu, 21 Oct 2021 13:09:33 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=69130 cheese on smokerLearn how to smoke cheese at home with this simple guide. Discover tips, best cheeses, and cold-smoking techniques for rich flavor. David and I first tried smoking cheese last winter, and it quickly became one of our favorite backyard activities. Winter is the perfect time to smoke cheese, as the temperatures must stay low to
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/smoked-onion-dip/feed/ 0 Air Fryer Ravioli With Quick Tomato Dipping Sauce https://www.themountainkitchen.com/air-fryer-ravioli-with-tomato-dipping-sauce/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/air-fryer-ravioli-with-tomato-dipping-sauce/#respond Thu, 18 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=67163 air fryer ravioli with tomato dipping sauceAir Fryer ravioli are puffy little pillows of toasted bliss that you can enjoy without guilt. In just minutes you can turn a package of ravioli into a delicious snack or appetizer at your next party. The ravioli is coated in a breadcrumb mixture seasoned with parmesan cheese and herbs. Then cooked in an air
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/air-fryer-ravioli-with-tomato-dipping-sauce/feed/ 0 How to Make Homemade Ricotta Cheese https://www.themountainkitchen.com/how-to-make-homemade-ricotta-cheese/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/how-to-make-homemade-ricotta-cheese/#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2020 10:00:52 +0000 http://themountainkitchen.wordpress.com/?p=7421 homemade ricotta cheese in cheeseclothMaking fresh creamy homemade ricotta cheese is kind of magical. Once you learn how to make it yourself, you will never buy it from the store again!  Homemade ricotta cheese is easy to make and made using only four ingredients. Not to mention this creamy smooth ricotta cheese is so versatile. It is delicious as
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/how-to-make-homemade-ricotta-cheese/feed/ 6 Bacon-Wrapped BBQ Chicken Tenders https://www.themountainkitchen.com/bacon-wrapped-bbq-chicken-tenders/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/bacon-wrapped-bbq-chicken-tenders/#comments Tue, 06 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=64739 bacon-wrapped BBQ chicken tenders on plateThis post is sponsored by Kingsford, but the content and opinions expressed here are our own. Tailgate in your yard! Grill bacon-wrapped BBQ chicken tenders, a tender, juicy, smoky, sticky-sweet mouth full of flavor with every bite! Let’s face it, sports and gameday tailgates look much different this year. However, your grilling game doesn’t have to suffer.
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/bacon-wrapped-bbq-chicken-tenders/feed/ 2 Fresh Pesto With Toasted Pine Nuts https://www.themountainkitchen.com/fresh-pesto/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/fresh-pesto/#comments Thu, 03 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=64330 fresh pesto in a bowl with fresh basil leavesWhen you have lots of fresh basil, fresh pesto is a must! I didn’t always feel this way, but I have come to love fresh pesto. The first time I ever made pesto I followed a recipe that called for a lot of garlic. I love garlic, but good Lord, garlic does not love me
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