Microwave Brownies

I've had this recipe for a few years now, but I've always been hesitant to try them! I was very skeptical that microwave brownies could be any good. But they are! They're amazing! If you can resist, they taste even better the next day.

Microwave Brownies

- 2/3 c. margarine

- 1 c. sugar

- 1 egg

- 1/3 c. cocoa

- 1 tsp. vanilla

- 1/2 tsp. baking powder

- 1 dash salt

- 1 c. flour

Cream the butter, sugar, and egg together. Add remaining ingredients except flour and mix well. Gradually add in flour. The batter will be very thick. Pour into an ungreased round glass pie plate. Microwave on high for 5 minutes (the recipe says 4, and in my microwave it takes 6, so make sure to check it for doneness). Make sure it's not too doughy in the middle (I always check with my finger - careful - it's hot!). I've found that if you lightly press on it and it does not stick that means it's cooked enough. Let cool for 15-20 minutes. At first it seems like it has a cake-like consistency, but let it cool and it's more fudgy. This is a delicious super quick treat! Careful...it's addicting!

(Source: Linda L.)

Gluten free 4 ingredient cookies

Okay, so I was doubtful when I first saw this recipe, but the cookies turned out great! They are a little crumbly, but still taste great. I will freely admit that I put some chocolate sauce on them and they were amazing. While I didn't have the chocolate or muffin cups on hand to try, I bet these would make an AMAZING filling for some homemade Reese's cups! I've made them before with crushed graham crackers, but it you want to skip the crackers and use this, I think it would work.

I'm sorry I never have pictures, I'm not the best photographer, and 50% of the pictures my camera takes are blurry. So if you have a great camera you want to send me I promise I would take more pictures!

Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies

- 1 c. peanut butter

- 1 c. sugar

- 1. tsp. baking soda

- 1 egg

Mix the peanut butter and sugar together. Then mix in soda and egg. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.

(Source: Stephanie S.)

Amazing Pineapple Salsa

This salsa is amazing and easy! I hope you like it as much as I do, and that it last longer than one night (never does at our place).

Pineapple Salsa

- 1 can petite diced tomatoes (undrained)

- 1 can corn (drained)

- 1 can black beans (drained)

- 1/2 bunch of cilantro, chopped (I prefer 1/4)

- 1 (20 oz) can of pineapple tidbits (undrained) (I like to cut them in half)

- 1/3 c. Italian dressing

Mix all ingredients together. The salsa is liquidy but really good.

(Source: M. Crane)

Matty's Cheese Ball

For my first recipe I thought I would share a nice easy appetizer with you! It is an amazing cheese ball that goes great with almost any cracker.

Cream Cheese Ball

-16 oz cream cheese

-1 small can of crushed pineapple (it's about the size of a normal tuna can)

-1 minced green pepper (a smaller one is better)

-1/4 cup minced onion

-1 tsp seasoning salt (such as Lawry's)

-1 cup crushed pecans (or almonds or whatever you prefer)

-Crackers of choice

Drain the pineapple. Mix everything together but half of the pecans (set aside for later). I just use my hand to do this but you might try a food processor if you have one. Shape the lump into 2 balls (or 1 your choice) and roll them over the remaining pecans. I really like the toll house crackers, or club crackers with it. It's so good!

(Source: Matt W.)