The Mountain Kitchen Tips Archives - The Mountain Kitchen https://www.themountainkitchen.com/the-mountain-kitchen-tips/ FOOD WITH A VIEW Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:04:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/cropped-TMK2015-icon-54cee94bv1_site_icon-1-32x32.png The Mountain Kitchen Tips Archives - The Mountain Kitchen https://www.themountainkitchen.com/the-mountain-kitchen-tips/ 32 32 How To Build A Hamburger – Build a Better Burger In 10 Steps https://www.themountainkitchen.com/build-better-burger-10-steps/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/build-better-burger-10-steps/#comments Tue, 07 May 2024 17:32:00 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=13765 There is nothing more American than a perfectly formed, grill mastered, juicy, succulent, hamburger. Here are 10 steps to help you build a better burger. | TheMountainKitchen.comNothing is more American than a perfectly formed, grill-mastered, juicy hamburger. Our guide will teach you how to build a hamburger from scratch. Here are 10 steps on how to build a better hamburger. 10 Steps to Build A Better Hamburger Nothing is more American than a perfectly formed, grill-mastered, juicy, succulent, satisfying hamburger. So
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/dry-rub-spice-blends/feed/ 16 How to Clean Leeks: A Step-By-Step Guide https://www.themountainkitchen.com/how-to-clean-leeks/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/how-to-clean-leeks/#comments Fri, 23 Apr 2021 18:22:02 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=12151 leeks on cutting boardDo you know how to clean leeks? It isn’t hard to do, but if you have never cleaned leeks before, you may not know where to begin. This Step-by-Step Guide will walk you through the steps, making cleaning leeks a breeze! What Are Leeks? Leeks are a member of the onion family. They add a
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/how-to-clean-leeks/feed/ 4 How To Cut A Beef Tenderloin https://www.themountainkitchen.com/how-to-cut-whole-beef-tenderloin/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/how-to-cut-whole-beef-tenderloin/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:20:03 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=64333 cut whole beef tenderloinHave you ever cut whole beef tenderloin? It can be somewhat intimidating. It looks like an alien or something from some weird Sci-Fi movie when you pull it outside the package. However, butchering a whole beef tenderloin is not as hard as you may think. Knowing the correct way to break it down and cut
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/how-to-cut-whole-beef-tenderloin/feed/ 4 How to Trim Asparagus: A Step-by-Step Guide With Photos https://www.themountainkitchen.com/how-to-trim-asparagus/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/how-to-trim-asparagus/#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2020 12:00:00 +0000 https://themountainkitchen.wordpress.com/?p=3812 asparagusAsparagus is a popular vegetable, especially in the spring. This article offers a step-by-step tutorial on how to trim asparagus with photos. Did you know that asparagus can tell you where they want to be trimmed? Well, they can. Learn how simple trimming asparagus is! But first, I have a confession to make before we
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/how-to-trim-asparagus/feed/ 4 How to Poach An Egg {The Mountain Kitchen Tips https://www.themountainkitchen.com/how-to-poach-an-egg/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/how-to-poach-an-egg/#comments Wed, 04 Mar 2020 10:00:50 +0000 http://themountainkitchen.wordpress.com/?p=6305 Do you know how to poach an egg? There's nothing quite like the rich creaminess of a poached egg. Learn the best method to make poached eggs, using white vinegar. Breakfast food made easy! | TheMountainKitchen.comDo you know how to poach an egg? I know it looks intimidating, but I promise the method I’m about to show you will give you the perfect poached egg, every single time. To me, poached eggs are a kind of a sophisticated way to enjoy eggs. The whites are soft but yet firm enough to
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/how-to-peel-and-cut-butternut-squash/feed/ 0 7 Ways to Become Inspired to Cook {The Mountain Kitchen Tips https://www.themountainkitchen.com/7-ways-to-become-inspired-to-cook/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/7-ways-to-become-inspired-to-cook/#comments Thu, 05 Oct 2017 14:53:28 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=39888 Lose your motivation to cook at home? Cooking at home is healthy and saves you money. Here are 7 ways to become inspired to cook. | TheMountainKitchen.comI get asked all the time where I find the recipes that I cook. My answer is always the same. I find almost all of my recipes online or in magazines, but I almost always put my own spin on them, usually taking out anything processed and making them as natural as possible. I love food
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/homemade-cream-of-chicken-condensed-soup/feed/ 8 How to Cut Peel and Slice An Avocado {The Mountain Kitchen Tips https://www.themountainkitchen.com/how-to-cut-peel-and-slice-an-avocado/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/how-to-cut-peel-and-slice-an-avocado/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2015 11:00:06 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=15274 Slicing an avocado is tricky if you don't know a few simple tips to keep them from squishing around. Learn how to cut peel and slice an avocado. | TheMountainKitchen.comDo you know how to cut peel and slice an avocado? Slicing an avocado is tricky if you don’t know a few simple tips to keep them from squishing all over the place. Learn how to cut, peel and slice an avocado in the right way. Since I discovered avocado toast, I think I may have
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/recipe-binder/feed/ 8 5 Uses For Kitchen Scissors https://www.themountainkitchen.com/5-uses-for-kitchen-scissors/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/5-uses-for-kitchen-scissors/#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2015 11:00:20 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=15045 Kitchen scissors can actually make some of the usual work of cutting some foods safer, faster and even neater than using a knife. | TheMountainKitchen.comI have a favorite knife for each task I do in the kitchen, but I don’t think I even realize the varied benefits of using kitchen scissors to do some of the cutting work in the kitchen. Kitchen scissors can actually make some of the usual work of cutting some foods safer, faster and even neater than
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