If you like grapefruit juice for breakfast, you’ll love grapefruit martinis for happy hour. I’ve been a fan of grapefruit juice forever, but I’d never had a grapefruit martini until that fateful day. It all started with a broken refrigerator… At 6:40 a.m. on May 2, 2021, we were ready […]
Tomatillos are a key ingredient for this black bean salsa. When a friend recently gave me fresh tomatillos from her garden, I dug through my old recipes to find this favorite from the 90s. Back then, it was a staple at many gatherings. If you have leftovers, use the […]
The weekend after my husband Jim retired, he and his brother Mark signed up for a “continuing education” class, at least that’s what they called it. They went to a bar in Denver to learn how to make margaritas. Even after taking a class, they still experimented with the recipe. […]
A friend made Buffalo chicken dip for happy hour at an RV park, and that made everyone who tasted it really happy. If you like Buffalo wings, you’ll love this. Thanks to Judy Lyle for this crowd pleaser. It’s easy to make with just six ingredients. You can heat it […]
My dear friend and neighbor, Bonnie Hildebrandt, gave me this tasty recipe for salmon pate. Like me, she modifies recipes to suit her taste. This is the result of our individual modifications. It’s a good use for leftover salmon, too. This recipe requires a food processor. When I make it […]
When Judy Lyle served this dish for happy hour at an RV resort, I begged for the recipe. After many years on a gluten-free diet, I’d forgotten how much I liked pepperoni pizza. This crustless treat has become a new favorite appetizer. Yum! Sometimes when I’m making a familiar recipe, […]
Hi! My name is Mary Zalmanek and I love to cook. My husband Jim and I also love to travel in our motorhome, which means I cook a lot of meals in the tiny one-butt kitchen in our motorhome. My recipes come from various sources: my family and friends, successful experiments, and inspiration from restaurant meals enjoyed during our travels, various cookbooks, and food blogs. All of my recipes are gluten-free.