Snacks - The Mountain Kitchen https://www.themountainkitchen.com/snacks/ FOOD WITH A VIEW Thu, 16 Oct 2025 18:53:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/cropped-TMK2015-icon-54cee94bv1_site_icon-1-32x32.png Snacks - The Mountain Kitchen https://www.themountainkitchen.com/snacks/ 32 32 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 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/zesty-cheese-stuffed-mini-peppers/feed/ 4 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/easy-apricot-jam/feed/ 4 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 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/pickled-jalapenos/feed/ 24 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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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/fresh-pesto/feed/ 1 Mango Salsa https://www.themountainkitchen.com/mango-salsa/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/mango-salsa/#comments Fri, 08 May 2020 09:00:00 +0000 http://themountainkitchen.wordpress.com/?p=5465 Mango SalsaMango Salsa is a flavorful salsa loaded with chunky bits of fresh mango, tomatoes, onions, and jalapenos. Serve warm over chicken or fish! I adore this mango salsa recipe! This mango salsa is a cooked, sweet, spicy, and flavorful salsa loaded with chunky bits of fresh mango, tomatoes, onion, and jalapeno, infused with the Spanish
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/holiday-chocolate-bark/feed/ 5 Farm-To-Table Peanut Butter https://www.themountainkitchen.com/farm-to-table-peanut-butter/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/farm-to-table-peanut-butter/#comments Wed, 09 Oct 2019 11:56:00 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=58625 farm to table peanut butterI 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 processor. Peanut butter never tasted so good! Hello, my name
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/easy-refrigerator-dill-pickles/feed/ 9 Easy Summer Fruit Salad https://www.themountainkitchen.com/easy-summer-fruit-salad/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/easy-summer-fruit-salad/#respond Wed, 24 Jul 2019 09:00:29 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=56845 summer fruit salad mixed in bowlCraving something sweet? This easy summer fruit salad is a great way to enjoy a delicious and healthy snack. Not to mention there’s nothing better than a bowl full of vibrant juicy summer fruit on a hot summer day.  This easy summer fruit salad was my go-to snack last year when I was trying to
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/peanut-butter-bread/feed/ 10 Spivey’s Spicy Smoked Snack Mix https://www.themountainkitchen.com/spiveys-spicy-smoked-snack-mix/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/spiveys-spicy-smoked-snack-mix/#comments Wed, 30 Jan 2019 13:57:32 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=55183 Spivey's Smoked Snack MixTake your favorite snack foods to a whole new level by smoking them! Yes, that’s right today we are talking about smoked snack mix. Spivey’s Spicy Smoked Snack Mix combines Crispix cereal Cheez-Its, pretzels, and peanuts. The snack mix is tossed in spicy butter sauce and kissed with applewood smoke. This snack mix is a
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/curry-hummus/feed/ 10 Loder’s Zucchini Bread https://www.themountainkitchen.com/loders-zucchini-bread/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/loders-zucchini-bread/#comments Fri, 17 Aug 2018 12:54:37 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=52973 The Loder’s Zucchini bread is easy to make, perfectly spiced with the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. This zucchini bread is deliciously addictive!My all-time favorite way to enjoy zucchini is to make it into a sweet and spicy bread. Yes, I’m talking about delicious zucchini bread! Today I am sharing a zucchini bread recipe given to me by a long-time reader of The Mountain Kitchen. Bruce wrote to me in February after reading the blog post for
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