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Gluten-Free Never-Fail No-Roll Press-In Pie Crust

Shirley Braden

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Today I’m sharing my Gluten-Free Never-Fail No-Roll Press-In Pie Crust. Or you could just call it the Easiest Gluten-Free Pie Crust Ever if you prefer!

It’s week 2 of A Gluten-Free Holiday and the theme is Thanksgiving Favorites— from beverages, appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, and side dishes, to luscious desserts. In the dessert category, can you think of Thanksgiving without thinking of pie?

We sure can’t in my family … we LOVE pies! Mr. GFE is always singing “P.I.E. spells pie, pie,” when the holidays roll around, or just about any time pie makes its appearance.

Like I said, we love pies … even enough to sing about them. But what about pie crusts after one goes gluten free? How does one deal with them?

Well, I’ve shared before what a life-changing moment it was when I found out that I could add ¼ cup of gluten-free flour mix to just about any pie recipe to make it crustless. The beauty of crustless pies is that not only are they easy, but nobody eating them ever misses the crust.

If you don’t tell them, there’s no crust, they don’t notice. These pies just sort of stand on their own merit—yes, pun intended.

My Easy Crustless Pecan Pie is the most popular post here at gfe, followed by my Best Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie Ever and my Crustless Coconut Pie. Next up is my Easy, Crustless Apple Pie. (which uses a slightly different method) and then Crustless Sweet Potato Pie and my original Crustless Pumpkin Pie.

Sometimes though we want a crust for our pies. Yes, you can run to Whole Foods or another gluten-free friendly grocery store and buy a prepared gluten-free pie crust, but what’s the fun in that?

Plus, you lose control over what’s actually in your pie crust. Gluten free, yes, but maybe there are some other ingredients you don’t want or are intolerant to. I didn’t use such prepared crusts before I went gluten free, why would I want to now?

The pie crust method that I use instead, for the times when I don’t want to take the crustless route, is a gluten-free Never-Fail No-Roll Press-In Pie Crust. My Pumpkin Pecan Pie is shown below with its gluten-free Never-Fail No-Roll Press-In Pie Crust.

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cushaw Pecan Pie Gluten Free Easily

This pie crust is gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegan, soy free, nut free, and even rice free if you use a gluten-free flour mix that does not contain rice. Note that it is a bit different from a traditional rolled pie crust in taste and texture.

I’ll tell you though that nobody who has eaten pies with my press-in crust has ever disliked them. Furthermore, while Mr. GFE and Son would always leave those traditional pie crusts on their plates, they would eat every morsel of this pie crust … and still do, even though it’s gluten free.

This gluten-free pie crust It just has that crunchy crumb-type appeal, and I tell you that in full disclosure. I know that not everyone likes crumbs. Personally, we find these pie crust crumbs to be a good thing, but if you are looking for that “perfect rolled pie crust look,” this won’t be the crust for you.

For that type of flaky, rolled pie crust, you can head over to Linda’s (Gluten-Free Homemaker) and check out her Gluten-Free Pie Crust or her Multi-Purpose Pastry Dough. Megan of Allergy-Free Alaska also has a flaky pie crust—Best Gluten-Free Flaky Pie Crust Recipe. In Johnna’s Kitchen offers Perfect Gluten-Free Pie Crust. I know just by looking at their photos—that all their pie crust recipes are delicious.

Gluten-Free Never-Fail No-Roll Press-In Pie Crust Gluten Free Easily Dairy Free

Let me tell you more about this gluten-free Never-Fail No-Roll Press-In Pie Crust. You sift the flour mix and mix most of the ingredients right into your pie plate/pan.

Then as the directions indicate below, you use your hands to pat and press-in the pie crust right there, as you like. Then you fill as usual. You can’t mess this pie crust up, no matter how hard you try. Seriously.

Don’t you love it? This method and recipe is gfe for sure!

Making a No-Roll Never-Fail Press-In Pie Crust Gluten Free Easily

Do you need more recipe ideas for Thanksgiving? Check out my post on Thanksgiving—The GFE Way.

There are ideas for salads (one even non-salad eaters will love), main dishes (turkey breasts made in the slow cooker—traditional and special), side dishes (including stuffing made using tortilla chips—super easy!), more desserts, and even delicious breakfast ideas (casserole, volcano pancake, or scrumptious muffins—you choose) for your overnight guests.

Want to add a seasonal soup or serve that instead of a salad? This pumpkin soup might be just the thing you are looking for.

Looking for a special ice cream to serve with those pies? Perhaps you want one that will impress, but not bog down your already busy schedule.

Make this non-cooked gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, egg-free Honey Cinnamon Grand Marnier ice cream a few days in advance and have it ready to pull out of the freezer right before the pies are served. (It’s made with honey and a little alcohol, so it stays “scoopable.”) Your guest will be both delighted and impressed. Mine sure were last Thanksgiving.

Are you new to gluten free and/or still concerned about eating safely at group gatherings? You’ll want to read my 5 Tips for a Safe Gluten-Free Thanksgiving (or Group Event) as well as my gfe readers’ comments on this post.

Plan ahead for Thanksgiving leftovers, too. Are you “over” the stuffing by Day 2 or 3? Turn your stuffing into croutons. This method is the easiest way to make gluten-free croutons ever.

Do you know you’ll have turkey left over and want a specific way to use it rather than winging it? How about making Turkey Tortilla Soup or Turkey Pot Pie? (Both recipes are gluten free, dairy free, and more.)

Still have a holiday quandary, check out my Recipes and/or post your question on my gfe Facebook page where you’ll be able to get not just my input, but other experienced gluten-free folks’ opinions as well.

Is it the schedule that gets to you when hosting Thanksgiving? Kim (Cook IT Allergy Free) walks you through the big day and the days before, step by step, in her Ultimate Thanksgiving Prep Series.

Gluten-Free Never-Fail No-Roll Press-In Pie Crust Recipe

Update: Here are two of the gfe reader reviews that have come in:

“It’s the best we’ve ever tried!!”

“My favorite!”

Yield:

Gluten-Free Never-Fail No-Roll Press-In Pie Crust

Gluten-Free Never-Fail No-Roll Press-In Pie Crust

Folks this gluten-free Never-Fail No-Roll Press-In Pie Crust is the easy wonderful pie crust recipe you've been looking for. You won't believe it!

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup gluten-free flour mix (I use my Two-Ingredient Flour Mix)
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • ¾ tsp xanthan gum (optional; see notes)

Instructions

  1. Sift flour, sugar, salt, and xanthan gum into 9-inch pie plate.
  2. In a separate small bowl or large glass measuring cup, add milk to oil and stir vigorously with a fork until oil turns into little droplets. (I usually measure my oil in a glass measuring cup and then add the milk to that cup.)
  3. Pour milk and oil mixture over dry ingredients and mix. (I just use the same fork that I used to mix the oil and milk. It works great.)
  4. Pat crust out with hands, trying to make thickness the same throughout and extending crust as high as you would like on the sides of the pie plate.
  5. Fill and bake per your recipe.

Notes

I have used many different combinations of flours successfully. There will be slight variations in flavor and texture with each. For example, when I used my Two-Ingredient Gluten-Free Flour Mix and ½ cup of almond flour (which, of course, made the recipes unsafe for those with nut issues), I thought the crust was a little more crumbly. However, it was still fine for us and I thought it tasted especially good.

I rarely use xanthan gum in this recipe, but it will make your crust bind a tad better and, therefore, a little less crumbly.

Sometimes the salt stands out in the flavor of the crust, but it provides a nice contrast to sweet fillings or a complementary one to savory fillings. If necessary, you can reduce the amount of salt a bit.

Be sure to check out the Pumpkin Pecan Pie recipe.

I don't recommend blind baking this crust (i.e., baking it without a filling).

Recipe adapted from Kevin Roth’s Never Fail Pie Crust in Woman’s Club of King George Favorite Recipes Vol. 3 Cookbook

© Shirley Braden
Category: Desserts

Originally published November 11, 2010; updated October 22, 2018.

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  1. Iris says

    November 11, 2010 at 2:38 am

    I Can attest to how wonderful that crustless pecan pie is. It was a big hit at Christmas last year!

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    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 11:12 am

      Iris, you’re a sweetie–thanks! 🙂

      xo,
      Shirley

      Reply
  2. Jeanene says

    November 11, 2010 at 2:43 am

    I just added a wonderful holiday favorite in Louisiana. That is: Louisiana Gumbo~Gluten Free.
    Here’s the link: http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=6953234779316443395&postID=6158658022050453150

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    • Shirley says

      November 12, 2010 at 8:42 am

      Hi Jeanene–Welcome to gfe! 🙂 Your gumbo looks and sounds terrific! Gumbo spells goodness and comfort to me. 🙂 But, I’m having a problem accessing your link. When I click on it in the linky, I get taken to Blogger log in page and my info is not accepted when I enter it. I’m not sure if other readers are having an issue or not. When I click on your link in your comment, the same thing happens. When I go to your blog and try to search on gumbo, nothing comes up. I want everyone to be able to access this great recipe. Could you shoot me an email with the final URL again? (The ones you included which contain “edit” in the URL look like they might not be the final URL from your post.)

      Thanks!
      Shirley

      Reply
  3. Jeanene says

    November 11, 2010 at 2:45 am

    Here is the link for the gluten Free Holiday thursdays:
    http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=6953234779316443395&postID=382521796096188706

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    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 11:14 am

      Hey Jeanene–I still can’t get that to work. When I try to access the page, I have to log in to blogger (and I do have an acct), but it won’t go through. Can you send me your main blog URL and I’ll figure it out from there? Sorry for the aggravation!

      Thanks,
      Shirley

      Reply
  4. Jeanene says

    November 11, 2010 at 2:51 am

    I have subscribed to your blog by google reader.

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  5. Jeanene says

    November 11, 2010 at 2:54 am

    For a Year of Slow Cooking, I think I want to go with gluten free turtle pudding. Youmo!

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  6. Jeanene says

    November 11, 2010 at 2:59 am

    For The Spunky Coconut, I have to go with Chocolate Coconut Freezer Fudge.
    I hope I win this cookbook.

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    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 11:15 am

      Hi Melinda–Two great choices! Thanks for entering the giveaway. 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  7. Melinda says

    November 11, 2010 at 3:34 am

    I followed you on Twitter!

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  8. Deanna says

    November 11, 2010 at 8:01 am

    My recipe for this week isn’t ready to post yet. But, I follow you via RSS.

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    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 11:16 am

      Hi Deanna–Thanks for the subscription and the entry to the giveaway! Good to see you. 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  9. Amy @ Simply Sugar & Gluten Free says

    November 11, 2010 at 8:21 am

    Hey Shirley!!

    What a fantastic post! Yes, Steph & Kelly are incredible women. I’m so grateful for their support of this event. And, thanks so much for taking on the big job of hosting this week. Having you as part of our team has made all the difference in the world. I will be forever grateful for you stepping up and taking a leadership role and helping to get the essentials squared away. It was exactly what I needed.

    Much love always,
    Amy

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    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 11:18 am

      Amy–You’re so very, very kind with your words–thank you! It was totally my pleasure to help out. I’m honored to be part of our Gluten-Free Holiday event! 🙂

      Love and hugs,
      Shirley

      Reply
  10. Rogene Robbins says

    November 11, 2010 at 8:42 am

    I shared my cranberry sauce. Feel a little guilty because it’s so easy. But I guess that’s what we’re all looking for at the holidays, istn’t it. Something that tastes good but is easy to make.

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    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 11:20 am

      Hi Rogene–Dear, never ever feel guilty about easy. Now if it’s easy and doesn’t taste good, that’s a different story. LOL Seriously, thanks for sharing a dish that will make everyone’s lives a bit easier during the holidays, not to mention tastier! 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  11. Karah says

    November 11, 2010 at 8:58 am

    The Spunky Coconut is a wonderful cookbook! I can’t say enough good things! So many great recipes! This fall I have used the zucchini bread recipe a ton. There are so many more I love and need to try. Thanks! Karah

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    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 11:21 am

      Hi Karah–Kelly and her cookbook are both such amazing resources, aren’t they? 🙂 Thanks for entering the giveaway!

      Shirley

      Reply
  12. Johanna B says

    November 11, 2010 at 9:28 am

    Just wanted you to know I tried your Pumpkin Butter recipe last weekend. It was a hit!!! In fact, it’s all gone at my house. Of course, I canned a couple of jars to give away as hostess gifts for the holidays. I will be making another batch very soon. Thanks for the love.

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    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 11:23 am

      Hi Johanna–It’s always great to see you! 🙂 I know you shared your pumpkin butter success on FB and I replied there, but I have to thank you again for the wonderful feedback—it’s much appreciated. Hope your hostess gifts are well received by all!

      Hugs to you, dear,
      Shirley

      Reply
  13. Miz Helen says

    November 11, 2010 at 9:32 am

    Hi Shirley,
    Just look at all this yummy food! I brought over my Turkey Chalupa with Green Chili and Cranberry I really hope you and your readers enjoy the dish. Thanks for hosting such a fun event!
    Miz Helen

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    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 11:25 am

      Hi Miz Helen–It’s always good to see you! Who woudn’t enjoy that chalupa you made? A feast for the eyes and stomach! 😉 Thanks so much for joining in!

      Shirley

      Reply
  14. Kathleen says

    November 11, 2010 at 9:42 am

    I added in my Caramel Apple Pie. Never have been a big pumpkin fan.

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    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 11:26 am

      Thanks for joining in Kathleen! Not one soul is going to complain about Caramel Apple Pie versus pumpkin. Caramel, apples, and fall just go together! 🙂

      Hugs,
      Shirley

      Reply
  15. Kathleen says

    November 11, 2010 at 9:43 am

    I like you on Facebook

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  16. Kathleen says

    November 11, 2010 at 9:44 am

    I follow you on Twitter

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  17. Pat @ Elegantly Gluten-Free says

    November 11, 2010 at 10:06 am

    After offering my Pumpkin Bread with Honey & Maple (GF, DF), I’m going back to study more of this post to make sure I don’t miss anything. You have so many tempting ideas (like that irresistable pecan pie), plus so much more information. Thanks for putting it all together for us!

    I’ve never heard the tune to that song your husband sings about pie, but my husband and sons would undoubtedly agree with him. They think pie is not just dessert, but also appetizer! That’s a further incentive to serve the dinner on time 🙂

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    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 11:28 am

      Hi Pat–LOL on timing the dinner to prevent the pies being eaten as an appetizer! Now that’s my kind of family! 😉 I love pumpkin bread and with both honey and maple syrup, yours has to be a winner. 🙂

      Hugs,
      Shirley

      Reply
  18. Arielle says

    November 11, 2010 at 10:30 am

    I subscribe via RSS!

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    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 11:29 am

      Hi Arielle–Thanks so much for the subscription and entering the giveaway! 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  19. Arielle says

    November 11, 2010 at 10:31 am

    From TSC, who I love, I really want to try her baked pumpkin pudding, it looks gorgeous!

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  20. Tahlia says

    November 11, 2010 at 10:41 am

    I subscribed via Google Reader!

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    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 11:30 am

      Hi Tahlia–Thank you for your gfe subscription and entering the giveaway!

      Shirley

      Reply
  21. lisa cressey says

    November 11, 2010 at 10:56 am

    i “like” the spunky coconut on fb!

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    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 11:31 am

      Hi Lisa–I know you’ll enjoying Kelly’s posts on FB! Thanks for entering! 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  22. Hallie @ Daily Bites says

    November 11, 2010 at 10:59 am

    I linked up to my Cranberry Pear Sauce Recipe.

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  23. Tessa says

    November 11, 2010 at 11:03 am

    Hi, I Liked and friended the spunky coconut on fb

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  24. Hallie @ Daily Bites says

    November 11, 2010 at 11:05 am

    I shared this link on Facebook.

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    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 11:33 am

      Hi Hallie–Thanks for all the connections/awareness, dear! Love your recipe … cranberries and pears together–genius! 🙂

      Hugs,
      Shirley

      Reply
  25. Hallie @ Daily Bites says

    November 11, 2010 at 11:05 am

    I tweeted!

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  26. Tessa says

    November 11, 2010 at 11:06 am

    I would love to make the slow cooking lasagna.

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    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 11:34 am

      Hi Tessa–That does sound great, doesn’t it? Every one of Steph’s recipes that I have made have been wonderful–love her book and her!

      Shirley

      Reply
  27. Hallie @ Daily Bites says

    November 11, 2010 at 11:06 am

    I shared the GF Holiday badge on my blog.

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  28. Kim @ Cook It Allergy Free says

    November 11, 2010 at 11:06 am

    Not trying to enter the contest, but I linked up my Crustless Pumpkin Streusel Pie! I love that never fail crust of yours!! Will totally have to try that one!

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    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 11:36 am

      Hey Kim–I’m so very glad that you linked your stunning pie. It might make pumpkin pie lovers out of a lot of folks! 😉 Hope you like the crust if you make it … fingers crossed. Oh, and so glad you laughed over my comment on taking away your ACV on your blog! I can’t live without my ACV either. We love my Special Turkey Breast made with it!

      xo,
      Shirley

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  29. Hallie @ Daily Bites says

    November 11, 2010 at 11:06 am

    I follow GFE on Twitter.

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  30. Charlene says

    November 11, 2010 at 11:09 am

    Love the Spunky Coconut! I am now addicted to making cashew milk! 😉

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    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 11:36 am

      Oh, Charlene, I’ve got to get on Kelly’s cashew milk “train,” too! Good for you! 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  31. jacquelyn says

    November 11, 2010 at 11:11 am

    Liked you on FB. What a great website! I’ll be using your gf pie crust. Grandma said she’ll serving pumpkin pie to the kids no matter what and now I can make one that I approve of.

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    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 11:39 am

      Hi Jaquelyn–Thank you so much for your generous words! I hope you’ll find gfe to be a great resource over time. Your comment on Grandma and the pumpkin pie made me wince. I sure hope you can find a solution to keep your kids gf and safe. Either this pie crust or my crustless pumpkin pie would be wonderful options. Many folks like the crustless better, in fact. It’s my most popular recipe … check it out. 🙂

      Thanks!
      Shirley

      Reply
  32. Ricki says

    November 11, 2010 at 11:23 am

    A roll-free pie crust sounds phenomenal to me, Shirley! I cannot wait to try this out–I’ve got lots of crust-free fillings in my repertoire, but few actual crusts. Yay! 😀

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    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 3:47 pm

      Hey Ricki–I can’t wait to see your version of this recipe! I’ve been thinking about making your cookies again this evening. One of our support group members saw my adoption post and made them. She loved them, too. She said she made them small and tried to squeeze out a bunch to bring them to our open house, but ended up eating them. I can relate! LOL She brought crackers and hummus instead. 😉

      Shirley

      Reply
  33. Jill says

    November 11, 2010 at 11:31 am

    I like you on fb!

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  34. Alta says

    November 11, 2010 at 11:56 am

    Great job, Shirley! I think I might just have to try out this crust. Maybe today, if I can get out from behind my computer sometime! I shared my latest and greatest creation – a vegan broccoli cheese rice casserole. Woohoo!

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    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 3:49 pm

      Hi Alta–Thanks! Like I commented on your post, that vegan broccoli cheese rice casserole looks awesome. 🙂

      Hugs,
      Shirley

      Reply
  35. Shelly says

    November 11, 2010 at 11:59 am

    I like you on FB!!!

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  36. Shelly says

    November 11, 2010 at 12:00 pm

    Sent a FB friend request!

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  37. Shelly says

    November 11, 2010 at 12:02 pm

    I’m following you on Twitter!

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  38. Shelly says

    November 11, 2010 at 12:04 pm

    I’m following Stephanie on Twitter!

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  39. Shelly says

    November 11, 2010 at 12:05 pm

    I follow Kelly on Twitter!

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  40. Shelly says

    November 11, 2010 at 12:06 pm

    I like The Spunky Coconut on FB!

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  41. Shelly says

    November 11, 2010 at 12:06 pm

    I subscribe to gfe via email!

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    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 3:50 pm

      Hi Shelly–You are on top of the social connections for sure now! 😉 Thanks so much for entering the giveaway!

      Shirley

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  42. Laurel says

    November 11, 2010 at 12:16 pm

    I want to try the ice cream from The Spunky Coconut. I’ve been making variations of her yogurt for over a month now, she/it is/are astoundingly creative. I’ve also made her pumpkin pie but really want to try those Chocolate Raspberry Cookie Bars. Basically, I want to try each and every one of her recipes. I don’t do soy or eggs or casein or gluten and even though all her recipes don’t precisely fit the bill they sure are easy to change up as well as delicious.

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    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 3:52 pm

      Thanks, Laurel. Kelly and her recipes are really something, aren’t they? Like you, I want to make everyone. 🙂 Thanks for the great testimonial on Spunky Coconut and the entry!

      Shirley

      Reply
  43. Shelly says

    November 11, 2010 at 12:17 pm

    Tweeted about this giveway and roundup!

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  44. Carrie says

    November 11, 2010 at 12:18 pm

    Liked gfe on Facebook!

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  45. Carrie says

    November 11, 2010 at 12:18 pm

    Liked Spunky Coconut on FB

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  46. Carrie says

    November 11, 2010 at 12:19 pm

    Sent you a friend request on FB

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  47. Carrie says

    November 11, 2010 at 12:23 pm

    Tried to look at Stephanie’s recipes, but couldn’t see past the first few pages. I’ve asked for a slow-cooker for Christmas . . . budget friendly, and so many of my favorite healthy & -free bloggers & cooks use them beautifully! The casseroles & soups sound wonderful!

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    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 3:54 pm

      Hi Carrie–You can look at Stephanie’s recipes on her blog. She has a couple of year’s worth now! 😉 No need to come back and comment further, but did just want to mention that in case you are looking for some great slow cooker recipes for the holidays and this point forward. 🙂

      Thanks for all the entries!
      Shirley

      Reply
  48. Carrie says

    November 11, 2010 at 12:25 pm

    Shared on FB

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  49. Shelly says

    November 11, 2010 at 12:29 pm

    I would love to try anyone of Kelly’s ice creams, one of the things we miss, especially my daughter! And commercially processed dairy free ice creams still make our tummies hurt 🙁

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  50. Shelly says

    November 11, 2010 at 12:36 pm

    I had trouble looking through Stephanie O’Dea’s A Year of Slow Cooking on Amazon, but I can say any recipes for the slow cooker to save time and money… a Godsend to this house!!!

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  51. Shelly says

    November 11, 2010 at 12:57 pm

    Just saw I won a cookbook from last week!!!! Yay!!!! Is there anything I need to do??

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    • Shirley says

      November 11, 2010 at 2:11 pm

      Hi Shelly–Welcome to gfe and congrats on being one of the winners of last week’s giveaways! 🙂 Look for an email from Ricki in your In Box soon, so you can get your cookbook prize! 😉

      Shirley

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      • Shelly says

        November 11, 2010 at 2:14 pm

        Thanks, Shirley! I am so looking forward to the holidays, instead of dreading them because of our food allergies, thanks to all of of these awesome recipes! Thanks ladies!!!

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        • Shirley says

          November 17, 2010 at 3:56 pm

          Oh, I see I double replied to you, Shelly, and now triple replied! LOL You ARE special. 😉 Thanks so much for the sweet words. We’re all glad to help others with what we’ve learned. 🙂

          Hugs,
          Shirley

          Reply
  52. Jessica says

    November 11, 2010 at 1:43 pm

    I think I need to try Kelly’s raw key lime pie! I would so love to win either of these cookbooks. Thanks for the opportunity!

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    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 3:58 pm

      Hi Jessica, thanks for the entries! I’ve had raw key lime pie before and it was amazing. Yes, that’s an overused word, but it was. Now it wasn’t Kelly’s though. I’m sure hers is easier to make and tastes even better. 😉

      Shirley

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  53. Jessica says

    November 11, 2010 at 1:44 pm

    I “like” Kelly on facebook.

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  54. Jessica says

    November 11, 2010 at 1:46 pm

    I “like” you on facebook!

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  55. carolee says

    November 11, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    I just subscribed via email! GREAT site with useful resources!

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    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 3:58 pm

      Hi carolee–Thanks so much for those kind words! Glad you entered the giveaway. 🙂

      Shirley

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  56. Neva says

    November 11, 2010 at 2:33 pm

    ~“Liked” The Spunky Coconut on Facebook

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  57. Neva says

    November 11, 2010 at 2:35 pm

    Now a friend of Shirleys on Facebook

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    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 3:59 pm

      Hey Neva–Nice to see you! Thanks for the entries. 🙂

      Shirley

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  58. Fran says

    November 11, 2010 at 2:44 pm

    subscribed to your emails!

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    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 3:59 pm

      Fran, thanks so much for your subscription! 🙂

      Shirley

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  59. Kim says

    November 11, 2010 at 2:46 pm

    I would love to make the “Five layer brownies” from A Year of Slow Cooking.

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 4:00 pm

      Hi Kim–Five-layer brownies in the crockpot?! Steph’s amazing, isn’t she? I’d love to try those, too. 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  60. Heather G says

    November 11, 2010 at 3:14 pm

    I love my slow cooker (fairly new) and am still learning all the things it can do, so any recipe would be embraced. Also, I am trying to eliminate sugar from my diet, so I LOVE the idea behind the coconut flour cookbook. I would love to try the recipes in that cookbook as well!

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 4:02 pm

      Hi Heather G.! Sounds like either of these cookbooks would work well for you. 🙂 I’m with you on trying to eliminate sugar from my diet. Have you tried coconut/palm sugar? It’s fantastic IMHO.

      Thanks for your entry!
      Shirley

      Reply
  61. Lisa says

    November 11, 2010 at 3:17 pm

    Oh. My. Gosh. I have Stephanie’s (A Year of Slow Cooking) gluten free crock pot roast beef in my slow cooker *right now.* I put it in this morning, and taking it to a pot luck dinner at my son’s school tonight.

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 4:03 pm

      Hi Lisa–Thanks so much for the connections (even the “early” one LOL)! I bet Steph’s roast beef was delish. 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  62. Lisa says

    November 11, 2010 at 3:18 pm

    I already liked you on FB, did that last week!

    Reply
  63. Lisa says

    November 11, 2010 at 3:31 pm

    Sent a friend request.

    Reply
  64. Shellyfish says

    November 11, 2010 at 3:58 pm

    I’m over from Ricki’s blog – that pie looks amazing. I’d love to win a copy of the Spunky Coconut – I’ve read great reviews of her ice cream recipes.

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 4:05 pm

      Hi Shellyfish–Isn’t Ricki wonderful? 🙂 Just love her! Thanks for the kudos on my pie … it’s pretty darned good. I think I’ll be making it for Thanksgiving. 😉 Kelly’s recipes are just all wonderful IMHO, but yes, she’s got great ice cream ones, too.

      Thanks!
      Shirley

      Reply
  65. Diane says

    November 11, 2010 at 4:09 pm

    I am a subscriber already~

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 4:05 pm

      Hey Diane–Thanks for your entry and being a subscriber! 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  66. Kassia says

    November 11, 2010 at 4:20 pm

    I would like to try Kelly from the Spunky coconut’s freezer fudge or her banana bread.

    Reply
  67. Kassia says

    November 11, 2010 at 4:21 pm

    I “like” you on facebook.

    Reply
  68. Kassia says

    November 11, 2010 at 4:21 pm

    I “like” Kelly on facebook.

    Reply
  69. Kassia says

    November 11, 2010 at 4:21 pm

    I “friended” you on facebook 🙂

    Reply
  70. Kassia says

    November 11, 2010 at 4:22 pm

    I subscribe via email. Thanks for the great giveaway!

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 4:07 pm

      Hi Kassia–Thanks so much for all the connections/entries! 😉 I had forgotten about Kelly’s freezer fudge–now I want some! 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  71. Linda says

    November 11, 2010 at 4:29 pm

    I’m glad you shared your pie crust with us. Many of of us have been waiting ever since you mentioned it in your cushaw post. Thanks for the shout out on my crusts. I’ve linked my pumpkin roll recipe. It’s not dairy free so I won’t be making it this year, but it is a Thanksgiving favorite.

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 4:09 pm

      Hey Linda–Happy to share this recipe! I know folks will put their own twist on it, so I’ll be anxious to see everyone’s modifications. 😉

      Like I said on your pumpkin roll post, I bet you can make that gf/df. After all, look at your success with your pumpkin pie! 🙂

      Hugs,
      Shirley

      Reply
  72. Linda says

    November 11, 2010 at 4:32 pm

    I would love to win Stephanie’s book, but picking one recipe is difficult. Let’s just go with Chicken Cordon Bleu.

    Reply
  73. Suzanne says

    November 11, 2010 at 5:01 pm

    Being from the south I can wait to try the Barbecued Pulled Pork recipe from a Year of Slow Cooking.

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 4:10 pm

      Hi Suzanne–I know that recipe has made many happy! Thanks for your entry! 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  74. Laila says

    November 11, 2010 at 5:35 pm

    Both of these books look great! I would like to try the “Almond Cake with Ganache” from the Spunky Coconut and the Overnight Breakfast Casserole from “Make It Fast, Cook It Slow”

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 4:11 pm

      Hi Laila–Two good ones there! 🙂 Thanks for entering the giveaway!

      Shirley

      Reply
  75. Christa says

    November 11, 2010 at 8:03 pm

    I sent a friend request to Shirley.

    Reply
  76. Christa says

    November 11, 2010 at 8:03 pm

    I like Gluten Free Easily on Facebook.

    Reply
  77. Christa says

    November 11, 2010 at 8:04 pm

    I shared about the giveaway on FB.

    Reply
  78. Christa says

    November 11, 2010 at 8:05 pm

    I would love to win The Spunky Coconut cookbook; I love the recipes she shares on her blog, and I’m always game for more healthy, gluten-free recipes!

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 4:13 pm

      Hi Christa–Thanks so much for your entries … much appreciated! 🙂 Kelly is great, isn’t she?

      Shirley

      Reply
  79. Jessica says

    November 11, 2010 at 8:15 pm

    I would love either of these books! I have tried a few from the slow cooker website- I LOVE the chicken enchilada chili, especially putting it on nachos when there is a little leftover!

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 4:14 pm

      Thanks for your entry, Jessica! Ooooh, your idea for that chicken enchilada chili from Steph’s site is terrific. 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  80. Maggie says

    November 11, 2010 at 9:07 pm

    Yahoo! I am so excited that I won! Lucky me. I was just looking at their cookbook today when I was finished reading Ali’s latest post. Thanks so much (Amy and Shirley) for arranging the prizes!
    Shirley your pie crust totally intrigues me. I must adopt you! There are so many recipes to choose from. I’ll be back to link up my recipe! Thanks again Shirley. Do I email you or Amy my address?

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 11, 2010 at 10:34 pm

      Hi Maggie–It’s always so exciting to win, isn’t it? 🙂 Winners will be contacted by the hostess that week, so you should get an email from Ricki requesting your info.

      I’d love it if you adopted me, dear! Hope the pie crust and any other gfe recipes you try is a success! Fingers crossed, as I always say. As a food blogger, you know how we are all a bit nervous when folks make our recipes? LOL, but true!

      xo,
      Shirley

      Reply
  81. janet says

    November 11, 2010 at 11:06 pm

    I’d love to try to make the freezer fudge. It sounds like a great idea.

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 4:15 pm

      Hi Janet–I just commented on that freezer fudge … somehow the holidays just say fudge! 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  82. janet says

    November 11, 2010 at 11:06 pm

    I posted my rouladen recipe.. yum!

    Reply
  83. Natalie says

    November 11, 2010 at 11:29 pm

    OHHH WOWWW first I have to say I am SO excited to have won The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook!!!! Do I need to do anything? THANK YOU!! So I feel guilty entering again, but these are all such great books – some I have already been wanting, and amazing opportunities. The Vanilla Toffee Cake in The Spunky Coconut book sounds to die for!

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 11, 2010 at 11:42 pm

      Hi Natalie–Congrats! Glad to share the news and joy with you! 😉 The hostess contacts the winners, so Ricki will send you an email and then you can go from there. 🙂 There are no rules on only entering once—lucky for you!

      Shirley

      Reply
  84. Natalie says

    November 11, 2010 at 11:38 pm

    I friended you on facebook. 🙂

    Reply
  85. bitt says

    November 11, 2010 at 11:59 pm

    I’d love to make the cherry pie from the Spunky Coconut.

    Reply
  86. Kathleen says

    November 12, 2010 at 12:42 am

    I also added my Whole Grain Biscuits. They have a nice light maple flavour to them. great for Thanksgiving

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 4:16 pm

      Hi Kathleen–Those biscuits look so good! Love that photo, too. 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  87. Stephanie says

    November 12, 2010 at 1:33 am

    I linked up my fabulous turkey recipe!

    Reply
  88. Stephanie says

    November 12, 2010 at 1:36 am

    I’m excited about both books, but I’d really like to try some dessert in the slow cooker! I don’t know what desserts Stephanie has in her book, but I’ve been anxious to try her cheesecake recipe!

    Reply
  89. Stephanie says

    November 12, 2010 at 1:39 am

    Also linked this post back to my blog 🙂

    Reply
  90. Stephanie says

    November 12, 2010 at 1:39 am

    Also liked GFE on FB! Wow, lots of ways to win ;D

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 4:17 pm

      Hey Stephanie–Thanks so much! I wish I could show up to your house to try that turkey … OMG, it looks and sounds divine! 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  91. Megha says

    November 12, 2010 at 9:28 am

    Thank you for dropping by and liking my salad: Cinnamon spiced chickpea & sweet potato salad…
    I like to make chocolate coconut freezer fudge (page 166) from The Spunky Coconut

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 5:07 pm

      Hi Megha–That salad of yours is very appealing with so many of my favorite ingredients! 🙂 Ah, the freezer fudge … yes, we are all thinking about Kelly’s freezer fudge. 😉 Thanks so much for entering the giveaway!

      Shirley

      Reply
  92. Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says

    November 12, 2010 at 11:55 am

    Hi Shirley – I used the Mr. Linky yesterday and then had an insane day so never got to come back and leave a proper comment to say I am submitting a pumpkin ice cream that is decadent and vegan and soy free and low in sugar 🙂 Thank you for entering me in the giveaway too 🙂

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 5:11 pm

      Hey Valerie–I’m really glad that Mr. Linky didn’t fail you so you could at least link up that pumpkin ice cream. Oh, my, that looks sooo good! I had pumpkin in my green smoothie this morning. 😉 Thanks so much for all the entries! BTW, I used to sort of keep my personal FB page and my gfe page separate, but truth be told, as corny as it may sound, I really do consider all my readers friends. I just share different content on my personal page (mostly) from my gfe page, but hopefully you’ll still enjoy the “friendship.” 😉 I do know what you mean about feeling awkward though … not everyone views their personal page the same way.

      Hugs,
      Shirley

      Reply
      • Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says

        November 17, 2010 at 10:28 pm

        You are so sweet 🙂 I have barely been on FB since we connected as friends there and this was such a nice message to read on here 🙂

        Reply
        • Shirley says

          November 17, 2010 at 10:53 pm

          Valerie– 🙂 Thanks for the “last minute” entries.

          Shirley

          Reply
          • Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says

            November 18, 2010 at 8:44 pm

            Yay for winning the Spunky Coconut cookbook. Have been eyeing it for a while. Thanks so much for hosting the giveaway 🙂

          • Shirley says

            November 19, 2010 at 12:47 pm

            Hi Valerie–Kelly and I love making folks happy with giveaways! 🙂 I’m so grateful to her for offering signed copies of her wonderful cookbook and to you and others for taking the time to comment, submit recipes, etc. Congrats again!

            Shirley

  93. Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says

    November 12, 2010 at 11:58 am

    I just looked at the SPunky Coconut index and am dying to make the quinoa almond muffins or the banana chocolate ice cream – or both! These are all ingredients I love.

    Reply
  94. Alisa Cooks says

    November 12, 2010 at 12:12 pm

    Linked! Your pie looks sooooooo gooood Shirley!

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 5:12 pm

      Hi Alisa–Thanks so much, dear! 🙂

      Hugs,
      Shirley

      Reply
  95. Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says

    November 12, 2010 at 12:25 pm

    I subscribe to gfe via my google reader 🙂

    Reply
  96. Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says

    November 12, 2010 at 12:27 pm

    I like gfe on facebook 🙂

    Reply
  97. Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says

    November 12, 2010 at 12:28 pm

    I friended you on FB. I am so glad you suggested this in this post because I am so shy about sending FB friend requests, and now felt ok doing so. Also, thank you for the lovely comment on my blog yesterday.

    Reply
  98. Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says

    November 12, 2010 at 12:29 pm

    I follow you on twitter.

    Reply
  99. Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says

    November 12, 2010 at 12:30 pm

    I follow Stephanie on twitter.

    Reply
  100. Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says

    November 12, 2010 at 12:30 pm

    I follow Kelly on twitter.

    Reply
  101. Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says

    November 12, 2010 at 12:30 pm

    I like the SPunky Coconut on Facebook.

    Reply
  102. Marsha says

    November 12, 2010 at 12:58 pm

    subscribe to GFE via email

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 5:13 pm

      Thanks for the subscription/entry, Marsha!

      Shirley

      Reply
  103. Celeste says

    November 12, 2010 at 1:44 pm

    I regularly make recipes from Stephanie O’Dea’s 365 cooking website. I’ve got both her crock pot cookbooks on my amazon wishlist. Yep that’s right, even the one that isn’t available yet. I now want to try the pound cake recipe from the book.

    She also makes want to have different size crock pots.

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 5:15 pm

      Hi Celeste–Thanks for all the entries! Sounds like you are in holiday cake mode. 😉 I understand for sure. I think I’m making my Mediterranean chocolate cake for our office Thanksgiving luncheon tomorrow. 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  104. Celeste says

    November 12, 2010 at 1:46 pm

    The spunky coconut looks like another great book, and I would love to make the vanilla toffee cake, sounds so yummy.

    Reply
  105. Celeste says

    November 12, 2010 at 1:48 pm

    I just subscribed via rss.

    Reply
  106. Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says

    November 12, 2010 at 3:30 pm

    I just blogged about the giveaway, so here is another entry: http://www.citylifeeats.com/2010/11/todays-lunch-weekend-lunchbox.html

    Reply
  107. Zoe says

    November 12, 2010 at 3:48 pm

    Hi Shirley, do my submissions have to be new, as in brand new, just posted? Or is it okay to use some older ones? I just want to be sure before I contribute anything. 🙂 Thanks!

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 12, 2010 at 3:54 pm

      Hi Zoe–Feel free to link up an older recipe! This is a roundup of Thanksgiving Favorites, so chances are many folks have already posted those previously. Just be sure to update the post to link back to this one. 🙂 And, BTW, if you take a look at the ones already submitted, you’ll see several “older” ones. They are all still terrific! Can’t wait to see what you share, dear.

      Hugs,
      Shirley

      Reply
      • Zoe says

        November 17, 2010 at 2:46 am

        Thanks, Shirley! I just linked four, for now – I may submit more later. 😉 I would have done it sooner but things happen and I was suddenly busy, or at least busier than usual. Looking forward to Thursday! 🙂

        Reply
        • Shirley says

          November 17, 2010 at 5:16 pm

          Oh, Zoe, I love it! I was feeling a little badly that we didn’t have more recipes … thanks to you, that problem is solved! 😉

          Yes, gift-giving ideas tomorrow … always fun part of these holiday events! 🙂

          Hugs,
          Shirley

          Reply
  108. Elizabeth Bailey says

    November 12, 2010 at 4:46 pm

    I liked the Spunky Coconut on FB. 🙂

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 5:17 pm

      Hi Elizabeth–Thanks so much for entering the giveaway! You’ll enjoy Kelly’s FB page. 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  109. Heather says

    November 12, 2010 at 6:28 pm

    I would love to try the Mongolian Beef from A Year of Slow Cooking. Yum!

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 5:18 pm

      Hi Heather–Oh, yes, doesn’t that recipe sound good? 🙂 Thanks so much for entering the giveaway!

      Shirley

      Reply
  110. Susan pitt says

    November 12, 2010 at 7:38 pm

    Love the spunky coconut and “liked” her facebook page

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 5:18 pm

      Terrific, Susan–thank you! 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  111. Kathy McCormack says

    November 12, 2010 at 9:22 pm

    Hi, I don’t have the ‘official’ gluten intolerant diagnosis yet. I know it’s coming. I have found this web site as well as the others very helpful. Going GF seems overwhelming right now but I’m looking forward to feeling ‘human’ again. Happy Thanksgiving

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 16, 2010 at 1:37 pm

      Hi Kathy–Yes, it’s definitely overwhelming at first to go gluten free. The key is to go with easy recipes that taste like the old favorites and don’t require tons of special ingredients (my focus here at gfe). Recipes that are naturally gluten free and flourless/crustless desserts can become your “go to” recipes. Let me know if I can help you figure out any other holiday dilemmas! 😉

      Best,
      Shirley

      Reply
  112. Laura Tolsma says

    November 13, 2010 at 10:11 am

    I like GFE on Facebook.

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 5:19 pm

      Hi Laura–Thank you! It’s always nice to have another “fan” on the gfe page on FB. 😉

      Shirley

      Reply
  113. danielle baker (omnivorenomore) says

    November 13, 2010 at 10:20 am

    i like you on FB… (and off of FB, too! haha!)

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 16, 2010 at 1:34 pm

      Hi Danielle!–Oh, you’re funny, and cute! 🙂 Love the name of your blog, Omnivore No More–catchy! 😉

      Shirley

      Reply
  114. danielle baker (omnivorenomore) says

    November 13, 2010 at 10:21 am

    I follow stephanie on twitter

    Reply
  115. danielle baker (omnivorenomore) says

    November 13, 2010 at 10:21 am

    i follow kelly on twitter

    Reply
  116. danielle baker (omnivorenomore) says

    November 13, 2010 at 10:21 am

    i follow you on twitter…

    Reply
  117. jeff kitchen says

    November 13, 2010 at 10:24 am

    liked on facebook. thanks.

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 16, 2010 at 1:33 pm

      Hi Jeff–Thank YOU!

      Shirley

      Reply
  118. Aimee Richard says

    November 13, 2010 at 10:29 am

    Thank you so much for your pie crust recipe. This is my first Thanksgiving G free and I was feeling a little jealous of everyone else’s pie.

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 16, 2010 at 1:32 pm

      Hi Aimee!–Oh, you’re very welcome! No need to have pie envy after you go gluten-free. Making a pie with the never fail crust or using one of my crustless pie recipes, your pies will soon be the ones folks are jealous of. 😉

      Shoot me an email if you have other Thanksgiving concerns that you haven’t quite figured out yet! Hugs,
      Shirley

      Reply
  119. Shari says

    November 13, 2010 at 10:35 am

    I already “like” gfe on facbook! I LOVE new recipes.

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 16, 2010 at 1:30 pm

      Hi there, Shari–Thanks for the FB connection! You’re at the right place if you love new recipes. Many are new to you guys and old to me (LOL), but they are worth sharing and I love experimenting, too. 😉

      Shirley

      Reply
  120. Kristen says

    November 13, 2010 at 10:47 am

    Already like you and Kelly on FB! Love the ideas, motivation and recipes!

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 16, 2010 at 1:29 pm

      That’s so nice to hear, Kristen—thank you! 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  121. Cara says

    November 13, 2010 at 10:57 am

    I love this series! This week I am sharing a recipe for crunchy fennel salad with grapes, dates, olives and almonds.

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 16, 2010 at 1:29 pm

      Hi Cara–Killer salad! Thanks so much for linking it and, also, for the kind feedback on our Gluten-Free Holiday event. 🙂 I agree that it’s a winner! 😉

      Shirley

      Reply
  122. Cara says

    November 13, 2010 at 10:59 am

    ooh, I’d love to try Spunky Coconut’s Chocolate Frosted Coconut Cookies!

    http://www.thespunkycoconut.com/2009/07/chocolate-frosted-coconut-cookies.html

    Reply
  123. Lori Williams says

    November 13, 2010 at 11:22 am

    I subscribe to GFE via email!! Thanks!

    Reply
  124. Lori Williams says

    November 13, 2010 at 11:28 am

    I “friended” you on Facebook!

    Reply
  125. Lori Williams says

    November 13, 2010 at 11:32 am

    I “like” (LOVE!!) GFE on Facebook! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 16, 2010 at 1:27 pm

      Hi Lori–Oh, don’t you know how to make a girl feel good! 😉 Thank you!!!

      Hugs,
      Shirley

      Reply
  126. MaryK says

    November 13, 2010 at 1:30 pm

    Would love to try the Slow Cooker Meatloaf recipe – It’s a great comfort food.

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 5:21 pm

      Hi MaryK–Yes, meatloaf is wonderful comfort food. 🙂 I’ve made mine in the microwave, but never in the slow cooker. Steph is such a genius when it comes to the slow cooker.

      Thanks for entering the giveaway!

      Shirley

      Reply
  127. MaryK says

    November 13, 2010 at 1:45 pm

    I’ve “liked” you on Facebook.

    Reply
  128. Kristine says

    November 13, 2010 at 2:06 pm

    I already *LIKE* GFE on Facebook. 🙂 I love reading Stephanie’s ideas and recipes and I’ve just started checking out the Spunky Coconut, but already really like what I see. I’m trying the vanilla bean cake this weekend! My teen is recently gluten free and finding these blogs and books has been “heaven sent.” As you know, it’s been a challenge, but it gets easier every time one of you share your recipes and thoughts! Thanks to all the GF bloggers and cookbook writers out there in “web” land!

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 16, 2010 at 1:27 pm

      Hi Kristine–What a sweet comment–thank you! Both Steph and Kelly are gf godsends. So glad making great gf food to take care of your teenager is getting easier for you. Soon it will become second nature to make gf recipes. 😉

      Shirley

      Reply
  129. Rachael Weber says

    November 13, 2010 at 5:39 pm

    Hi. I just found and “liked” your FB site and website. This looks great, and the crust sounds very good. 🙂 Thanks.

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 5:22 pm

      Hi Rachael–I’m so glad you found gfe–welcome! 🙂 I appreciate the kind feedback. Hope you enjoy it if you give it a go! 😉

      Shirley

      Reply
  130. Sarah says

    November 13, 2010 at 7:58 pm

    Hi, I would like to make the Vanilla Bean Cake with Chocolate Forsting from The Spunky Coconut.

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 5:23 pm

      Hi Sarah–Folks do back flips over that Vanilla Bean Cake! Thanks for entering! 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  131. brooke @B & the boy! says

    November 13, 2010 at 9:32 pm

    Fan of The Spunky Coconut on Facebook

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 5:24 pm

      Hi Brooke–Thanks so much for all the entries! Much appreciated! 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  132. brooke @B & the boy! says

    November 13, 2010 at 9:35 pm

    Liked gfe on Facebook

    Reply
  133. Granny's Daughter says

    November 13, 2010 at 9:56 pm

    I would like to make Stephanie’s “fresh, homemade bread” — in my crockpot! Wow!

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 5:25 pm

      Hi Granny’s Daughter–I flipped when I first saw that Steph had made bread in her crockpot! Another gf blogger made it and said it came our perfect. 🙂 I still can’t believe I haven’t tried it yet. Soon. Thanks for entering!

      Shirley

      Reply
  134. brooke @B & the boy! says

    November 13, 2010 at 10:05 pm

    Sent a friend request on Facebook

    Reply
  135. brooke @B & the boy! says

    November 13, 2010 at 10:07 pm

    Following Kelly on Twitter

    Reply
  136. brooke @B & the boy! says

    November 13, 2010 at 10:08 pm

    Following Shirley on Twitter

    Reply
  137. brooke @B & the boy! says

    November 13, 2010 at 10:08 pm

    Following Stephanie on Twitter

    Reply
  138. Piroska says

    November 13, 2010 at 10:19 pm

    I’d love to try the Pumpkin Spice Bread.

    Reply
  139. Piroska says

    November 13, 2010 at 10:19 pm

    I subscribe to GFE via email.

    Reply
  140. Piroska says

    November 13, 2010 at 10:20 pm

    I “like” GFE on FB
    (Piroska).

    Reply
  141. Piroska says

    November 13, 2010 at 10:20 pm

    I friend-requested you on FB
    (Piroska).

    Reply
  142. Piroska says

    November 13, 2010 at 10:20 pm

    I follow you on Twitter
    @pippirose77

    Reply
  143. Piroska says

    November 13, 2010 at 10:21 pm

    I follow Stephanie on Twitter
    @pippirose77

    Reply
  144. Piroska says

    November 13, 2010 at 10:21 pm

    I follow Kelly on Twitter
    @pippirose77

    Reply
  145. Piroska says

    November 13, 2010 at 10:21 pm

    I “like” Spunky Coconut on FB
    (Piroska).

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 5:26 pm

      Hi Piroska–Thanks so much for all the entries! I agree that Pumpkin Spice Bread looks especially good … and healthy! 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  146. Renee says

    November 13, 2010 at 11:16 pm

    I uploaded my Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies to Mr Linky.

    Reply
  147. Renee says

    November 13, 2010 at 11:16 pm

    I already subscribe to GFE via email.

    Reply
  148. Renee says

    November 13, 2010 at 11:18 pm

    I have tried a few of Stephanie’s recipes already but recently she posted the Crockpot Turtle Pudding and that sounds absolutely delish!

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 16, 2010 at 1:24 pm

      Hey Renee–Glad to have all our social connections covered now! Steph’s Turtle Pudding sounded like trouble, didn’t it? The really bad kind. I can imagine a bunch of girlfriends gathered around the crockpot with big spoons! LOL, but true. 😉

      Hugs,
      Shirley

      Reply
  149. Renee says

    November 13, 2010 at 11:19 pm

    Already a friend on FB of GFE.

    Reply
  150. Renee says

    November 13, 2010 at 11:19 pm

    A friend of The Spunky Coconut on FB too!

    Reply
  151. Renee says

    November 13, 2010 at 11:21 pm

    Shirley, I am going over to FB right now to friend you personally!

    Reply
  152. Chaya says

    November 14, 2010 at 2:04 am

    I follow you on RSS as My Sweet and Savory

    Reply
  153. Chaya says

    November 14, 2010 at 2:05 am

    Friend on Facebook for GFE

    Reply
  154. Chaya says

    November 14, 2010 at 2:09 am

    I follow you on Twitter

    either comfycook or sweetsav1

    Reply
  155. Chaya says

    November 14, 2010 at 2:12 am

    I follow Kelly as sweetsav1

    Reply
  156. Chaya says

    November 14, 2010 at 2:13 am

    I follow Stephanie as sweetsav1

    Reply
  157. Chaya says

    November 14, 2010 at 2:22 am

    I am a friend on Facebook for Spunky Coconut

    Reply
  158. Chaya says

    November 14, 2010 at 2:23 am

    I am a Shirley fan on Facebook.

    Reply
  159. Chaya says

    November 14, 2010 at 2:24 am

    I want to make the marble cake on Spunky Coconut.

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 16, 2010 at 1:23 pm

      Chaya, that marble cake of Kelly’s gets rave reviews! I just realized it’s Tuesday and I didn’t link up to Meatless Mondays. Aargh. Adding that to my list!

      Hugs,
      Shirley

      Reply
  160. Janis says

    November 14, 2010 at 10:18 am

    I’d like to try the Almond Muffins from The Spunky Coconut Cookbook. I love almond muffins, but haven’t tried them gf yet.

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 7:01 pm

      Hi Janis–I made a slight variation of Kelly’s almond muffins and they were wonderful! Thanks for entering. 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  161. Georgia says

    November 14, 2010 at 1:48 pm

    I just added my recipe for Creamy Curried Pumpkin Soup! So excited about this exchange, I’m just working on putting my ‘menu’ together for thanksgiving!

    http://celtic-celiac.blogspot.com/2010/10/creamy-curried-pumpkin-soup.html

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 16, 2010 at 1:21 pm

      Georgia–Thanks for adding your recipe (pumpkin + curry + creamy = GOOD!) and all the online connections! 😉

      Shirley

      Reply
  162. Georgia says

    November 14, 2010 at 1:51 pm

    I just ‘liked’ you on facebook, no clue why I hadn’t already! Looking forward to following.

    Reply
  163. Georgia says

    November 14, 2010 at 1:52 pm

    I just ‘friended’ you on facebook! Georgianna.Reilly

    Reply
  164. Georgia says

    November 14, 2010 at 1:56 pm

    I already follow you on twitter! @CelticCeliac

    Reply
  165. Georgia says

    November 14, 2010 at 2:01 pm

    I would love to try the turkey meatballs with cranberry barbecue sauce from A Year of Slow Cooking. I have had a slow cooker for awhile, but I cannot find any gluten free recipes for it in the books I have!

    Reply
  166. Mary says

    November 14, 2010 at 2:09 pm

    I’m excited to try the piecrust for pumpkin pie for thanksgiving. I had been about ready to throw my hands up. Both daughters are trying gluten free as an experiment.

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 16, 2010 at 1:20 pm

      Hi Mary–I suggest trying both the pie crust and some of my crustless gfe pies; I don’t think you or your daughters will be disappointed with the results and they are all so easy to make. 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  167. Georgia says

    November 14, 2010 at 2:10 pm

    I just shared this on facebook via me websites page! Hope you get more publicity

    Celtic Celiac: A Modern Guide to Staying Sane Without Grain Are you looking for some new gluten free recipes? Check out this giveaway of two cook books and holiday recipe share courtesy of ShirleyGFE http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/1aVVfz/glutenfreeeasily.com/no-roll-never-fail-press-in-gluten-free-pie-crust//r:t

    Reply
  168. Georgia says

    November 14, 2010 at 2:16 pm

    I also just added Kelly on twitter! @celticceliac

    Reply
  169. Piper says

    November 14, 2010 at 2:21 pm

    I am making a Year of slow cooking recipe today! The Harvest Stew is currently in my crock pot!

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 7:04 pm

      Hi there, Piper! Hoping Steph’s Harvest Stew turned out great. Yesterday was certainly a good day for stew here. Bet your stew is even better today. 😉 Thanks so much for entering the giveaway!

      Shirley

      Reply
  170. Denise says

    November 14, 2010 at 5:11 pm

    Added to Google reader. Thanks for the recipe, it is fantastic and timely.

    I am a huge crockpot fan, already use her recipes and would love to try anything new,

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 7:06 pm

      Thanks so much, Denise! I appreciate you entering the giveaway AND the kind words for me and Steph. 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  171. Margaret T. Breese says

    November 14, 2010 at 11:25 pm

    I’ve now “liked” you on FB. My Landlady has “gluten allergies”, so she’s had to learn how to *cook* all over again !!!
    I’ve been gathering info and recipes for her. Your recipes are so *easy*…I love it !!!

    *hugs*

    LadyM
    Margaret

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 7:08 pm

      Hi Margaret–What a sweet comment! Thank you so very much!

      Hugs right back to you, dear,
      Shirley

      Reply
  172. Kim says

    November 15, 2010 at 1:51 am

    I LOVE both of these cookbooks but haven’t been able to buy either one yet. I currently have “Make It Fast, Cook It Slow” on loan from the library, and am really interested in trying the “20 to 40 Clove Garlic Chicken” and the “Cioppino”.

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 7:13 pm

      Hi Kim–Thanks so much for all your entries! 🙂 I agree … Kelly does a really great job on walking one through recipes. And, the recipes you mentioned from Steph are great choices. I made a wing version of her garlic chicken; they were delicious.

      Shirley

      Reply
  173. Kim says

    November 15, 2010 at 2:06 am

    Haven’t been able to look at Kelly’s cookbook yet, but I love her web site. I really like how she walks you through the process and explains things really throughly. If I was able to get a copy of her cookbook, I know that it would be one of my most used. Looking at the recipe index, there are so many things I’d like to try including the ice creams and even the Swedish meatballs!

    Reply
  174. Kim says

    November 15, 2010 at 2:07 am

    I “liked” GFE on Facebook!

    Reply
  175. Kim says

    November 15, 2010 at 2:08 am

    I “liked” The Spunky Coconut on Facebook!

    Reply
  176. Kim says

    November 15, 2010 at 2:10 am

    I shared this post on Facebook – thanks for sharing these ideas and recipes with all of us!

    Reply
  177. Carolyn says

    November 15, 2010 at 8:44 am

    Hi Shirley,

    I follow you on your blog.

    Reply
  178. Carolyn says

    November 15, 2010 at 8:45 am

    Shirley,

    I also “Like” you on Facebook.

    Hope you don’t consider this “stalking”!

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 16, 2010 at 1:18 pm

      Hey Carolyn–If that’s stalking, I’m all for it! 😉

      Shirley

      Reply
  179. Jennifer Williams says

    November 15, 2010 at 4:34 pm

    I like gfe on Facebook!

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 7:48 pm

      Thanks so much, Jennifer! 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  180. Angela Hirschauer says

    November 15, 2010 at 5:23 pm

    from the Spunky Coconut I’d love to try the pumpkin cake. I hope I win!

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 7:49 pm

      Hey Angela–Oh, pumpkin cake … definitely time for pumpkin cake I think! 😉 Thanks so much for entering the giveaway. 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  181. The Paper Princess says

    November 15, 2010 at 11:49 pm

    I entered my Pumpkin Bread Pudding into the Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup!

    Ramona
    http://create-with-joy.blogspot.com
    createwithjoy at gmail dot com

    Reply
  182. The Paper Princess says

    November 15, 2010 at 11:52 pm

    I added the link to this roundup near the top of my Resource List in the Pumpkin Bread Pudding Recipe at Create With Joy!

    The direct link to the recipe is:

    http://create-with-joy.blogspot.com/2010/11/pumpkin-bread-pudding.html

    Ramona
    http://create-with-joy.blogspot.com
    createwithjoy at gmail dot com

    Reply
  183. The Paper Princess says

    November 15, 2010 at 11:53 pm

    I’m a new RSS subscriber

    Ramona
    http://create-with-joy.blogspot.com
    createwithjoy at gmail dot com

    Reply
  184. The Paper Princess says

    November 15, 2010 at 11:56 pm

    The Vanilla Bean Cake with Chocolate Frosting from The Spunky Coconut sounds fabulous!

    Ramona
    http://create-with-joy.blogspot.com
    createwithjoy at gmail dot com

    Reply
  185. The Paper Princess says

    November 15, 2010 at 11:59 pm

    The slow cooker meatloaf sounds fab!

    Ramona
    http://create-with-joy.blogspot.com
    createwithjoy at gmail dot com

    Reply
  186. The Paper Princess says

    November 16, 2010 at 12:07 am

    I added your badge and posted about your giveaway on my sidebar at Create With Joy!

    Ramona
    http://create-with-joy.blogspot.com
    createwithjoy at gmail dot com

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 7:51 pm

      Hi Ramona–That’s a lot of love–thank you! 🙂 Love your blog name and I think you picked two very good recipes from Steph and Kelly. 😉

      Shirley

      Reply
  187. Jenny says

    November 16, 2010 at 9:48 am

    Shirley – that pie crust looks so easy to make! I will have to try it. I always love the recipes and photos you post. I can’t wait to make a pecan pie (Probably for Christmas)

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 16, 2010 at 10:12 am

      Hi there, Jenny! Well, you know me … all about easy. I like to save my time for spending with my family and other dinner guests. 😉 Thanks so much for lovely words. They mean so much to me … I mean it.

      Hey, we still have a “date” to keep! How about Friday evening? or Sunday? Email me. 🙂

      xo,
      Shirley

      Reply
  188. Ariana Anderson-The Frugally Rich Life says

    November 16, 2010 at 10:03 am

    I would love to make the Banana Chocolate Chip Icecream or the vanilla pudding or almost anything in Kelly’s book! I’ve been dying to try her cookbook as I love her site!

    Ariana Anderson
    The Frugally Rich Life
    http://www.thefrugallyrichlife.wordpress.com
    GF, dairy-free, sugar-free recipes (+ “normal” version) and frugality
    Email: thefrugallyrichlife AT gmail DOT com
    Twitter: FrugallyRichAri

    Reply
  189. Ariana Anderson-The Frugally Rich Life says

    November 16, 2010 at 10:09 am

    I posted a recipe for the roundup! Check it out! It’s a favorite in our house! It’s pie…but it’s a cake too! 🙂

    Reply
  190. nina says

    November 16, 2010 at 10:11 am

    I’d like to try the chicken cordon bleu (slow cooker) . . . and I am going to try your pie crust.

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 7:55 pm

      Hi nina–Ooh, chicken cordon bleu … one of my faves. 🙂 Sure hope you like the pie crust!

      Shirley

      Reply
  191. nina says

    November 16, 2010 at 10:11 am

    Following via RSS.

    Reply
  192. Ariana Anderson-The Frugally Rich Life says

    November 16, 2010 at 10:15 am

    I shared this post on Facebook!

    Reply
  193. Ariana Anderson-The Frugally Rich Life says

    November 16, 2010 at 10:20 am

    I tweeted!

    Reply
  194. Laurel says

    November 16, 2010 at 10:56 am

    The Spunky coconut is on my reader. I don’t have Twitter/Facebook/Blog – no fair! I just made her pumpkin pie.

    Reply
  195. charmane says

    November 16, 2010 at 11:11 am

    i totally want to try the crockpot pizza soup from stephanie. it will taste like pizza with out all the prep work!

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 7:58 pm

      Hi charmane–A friend of mine, one of my support group members, just made Steph’s pizza soup the other night and said their whole family absolutely loved it! 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  196. Ariana Anderson-The Frugally Rich Life says

    November 16, 2010 at 1:17 pm

    I posted the badge…it didn’t show up right…but i did it…and it links here 🙂

    Reply
  197. Ariana Anderson-The Frugally Rich Life says

    November 16, 2010 at 1:20 pm

    I’m subscribed to gfe via email. 🙂

    Reply
  198. Ariana Anderson-The Frugally Rich Life says

    November 16, 2010 at 1:25 pm

    I’m friends with you on Facebook! 🙂

    Reply
  199. Ariana Anderson-The Frugally Rich Life says

    November 16, 2010 at 1:26 pm

    I liked gfe on facebook!

    Reply
  200. Ariana Anderson-The Frugally Rich Life says

    November 16, 2010 at 1:26 pm

    I follow you on Twitter.

    Reply
  201. Ariana Anderson-The Frugally Rich Life says

    November 16, 2010 at 1:29 pm

    I’m following Stephanie on Twiter

    Reply
  202. Ariana Anderson-The Frugally Rich Life says

    November 16, 2010 at 1:29 pm

    I’m following Kelly on twitter!

    Reply
  203. Ariana Anderson-The Frugally Rich Life says

    November 16, 2010 at 1:31 pm

    I like the spunky coconut on facebook!
    Ariana Anderson
    The Frugally Rich Life
    http://www.thefrugallyrichlife.wordpress.com
    GF, dairy-free, sugar-free recipes (+ “normal” version) and frugality
    Email: thefrugallyrichlife AT gmail DOT com
    Twitter: FrugallyRichAri

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 7:52 pm

      Woohoo on all those entries, Ari! 😉 Thanks!

      Shirley

      Reply
  204. Bridget says

    November 16, 2010 at 1:39 pm

    Thanks so much for sharing this pie crust!!! I am interesting in trying it out. Not sure this is where you can register to win a copy of Make it Fast, Cook it Slow. Big fan of Stephanie’s and she has led me to so many more of you out here, love it!

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 8:00 pm

      Hey Bridget!–You’re in the right place; you’re entered in the giveaway. 🙂 Hope you like my pie crust! 😉

      Shirley

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        January 6, 2016 at 3:20 pm

        Can I enter, too??? Loving this site.

        Reply
        • Shirley says

          January 6, 2016 at 3:44 pm

          The giveaway has long since closed, Nancy. Sorry. Thanks again for the kind words!

          Reply
  205. Melissa says

    November 16, 2010 at 1:46 pm

    I’d try the pumpkin spice cake from the Spunky coconut and Pumpkin cheese cake from A Year of slow cooking.

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 8:02 pm

      Hi Melissa–Well, I can tell you’re a pumpkin fan! 😉 Thanks so much for entering the giveaway! 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  206. Becky Belting says

    November 16, 2010 at 1:48 pm

    I would love to make the vanilla bean cake and I am sure much more. I am so excited about the opportunity to learn so much from this website. Thank you

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 8:05 pm

      Hi Becky–How true on the “much more”! I’ve never been disappointed with any of Kelly’s recipes. Thanks for the kind words!

      Shirley

      Reply
  207. Coni says

    November 16, 2010 at 2:59 pm

    I love stephanie’s website. I drool looking at the pictures. I so want to try the Gingerbread Latte Recipe and the Chai one as well. And the desserts that she can make in a crockpot just seem so impossible but soo delicious. I am 5 months pregnant and I am excited to be able to prepare good meals and snacks with a small amount of effort!!

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 9:10 pm

      Hi Coni–Yes, Steph’s recipes and the crockpot can be a lifesaver for you! She is a crockpot genius. 🙂 I haven’t tried either of the recipes you’ve mentioned, but they’d be perfect for this time of year. Thanks for entering the giveaway!

      Shirley

      Reply
  208. craftbition says

    November 16, 2010 at 3:27 pm

    I just followed SHirley on twitter-

    Reply
  209. craftbition says

    November 16, 2010 at 3:28 pm

    also followed Stephanieodea on twitter

    Reply
  210. craftbition says

    November 16, 2010 at 3:28 pm

    following spunkycoconut on twitter! Thought I already was, but apparently not! (Thanks for the reminder)

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 9:38 pm

      Hi craftbition–Happy to help with that reminder! 😉 Thanks for all the connections and entries. 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  211. craftbition says

    November 16, 2010 at 3:29 pm

    Just liked Kelly on Facebook.

    Reply
  212. Megha says

    November 16, 2010 at 3:29 pm

    Hi,
    I’ve linked another recipe: Sweet Potato Kebabs @ Livetoeat!!!

    Reply
  213. craftbition says

    November 16, 2010 at 3:32 pm

    I think I’d like to try Kelly’s Bean coffee cake and the cookies from her book.

    Reply
  214. Marcia Robbins says

    November 16, 2010 at 5:13 pm

    I just signed up for this great link, Shirley.
    Thanks for addressing all the possible variations depending on our various sensitivities.
    I find that baking the crusts separately really helps and then cooking the filling as much as possible on the stove top.
    I would love to win either of the cookbooks. Have used Spunky Coconut recipes with great success. The plentiful uses of pumpkin are great – one of my favorite ingredients. I use pumpkin as the base for stews and chili since we are dealing with a tomato sensitivity at our house. Great results.

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 10:08 pm

      Hi Marcia–Thanks so much! Very interesting on using pumpkin instead of tomato. I’ve enjoyed using pumpkin that way in addition to the tomatoes, but not by itself. I love how folks get creative when they deal with sensitivities and intolerances. 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  215. eeeks says

    November 16, 2010 at 7:19 pm

    Oh gosh. I don’t think I can pick just ONE recipe I’d like to try from The Spunky Coconut. Do I get multiple entries if I want to try lots and lots of ’em? Doh.

    Looking at the index, I think I’d like to try any of the casseroles… and the Butternut Lasagna… and the Custard Pie and the Veggie Spring Rolls and the Spinach and Artichoke Dip. 🙂

    Thanks for making these available!

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 10:12 pm

      eeeks–Nice try on the multiple entries! LOL All great choices for Kelly’s recipes. 🙂

      Thanks for entering the giveaway!
      Shirley

      Reply
  216. Rhonda says

    November 16, 2010 at 9:51 pm

    I just followed Stephanie on Twitter.

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 10:13 pm

      Hi Rhonda–Thanks for entering!

      Shirley

      Reply
  217. bwatkins says

    November 16, 2010 at 11:15 pm

    would love to make the herb garden chicken

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 10:14 pm

      Hi bwatkins–Oh, that does sound good. 🙂 Thanks so much for entering!

      Shirley

      Reply
  218. Erin from Long Island says

    November 17, 2010 at 4:42 am

    I was so excited by the Spunky Coconut post with the Grain-free Pumpkin Spice Bread. Not only do I love all things pumpkin, but I have a stevia plant flowering in my windowsill right now!!!!

    Reply
  219. Erin from Long Island says

    November 17, 2010 at 4:53 am

    shared on facebook
    erin neu

    Reply
  220. Erin from Long Island says

    November 17, 2010 at 4:53 am

    gfc fb fan
    erin neu

    Reply
  221. Erin from Long Island says

    November 17, 2010 at 4:56 am

    email sub

    Reply
  222. Erin from Long Island says

    November 17, 2010 at 4:56 am

    tweeted
    http://twitter.com/erunuevo/status/4819970361917441

    Reply
  223. Erin from Long Island says

    November 17, 2010 at 5:07 am

    sent you a fb friend request
    erin neu

    Reply
  224. Erin from Long Island says

    November 17, 2010 at 5:55 am

    Follow you on Twitter.
    @erunuevo

    Reply
  225. Erin from Long Island says

    November 17, 2010 at 5:56 am

    Follow Stephanie on Twitter.
    @erunuevo

    Reply
  226. Erin from Long Island says

    November 17, 2010 at 5:57 am

    Follow Kelly on Twitter.
    @erunuevo

    Reply
  227. Erin from Long Island says

    November 17, 2010 at 5:58 am

    “Like” The Spunky Coconut on Facebook.
    erin neu

    Reply
  228. Erin from Long Island says

    November 17, 2010 at 5:58 am

    google reader sub

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 10:24 pm

      Hey Erin–Thanks so much for all your entries–woohoo! 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  229. Joyce says

    November 17, 2010 at 12:19 pm

    I would like to try the corned beef recipe from A Year of Slow Cooking. It sounds delicious and looks so easy.

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 10:27 pm

      Hi Joyce–That’s a classic. I remember when Steph posted that. Yum. Thanks for entering!

      Shirley

      Reply
  230. Chandice says

    November 17, 2010 at 1:46 pm

    I linked a recipe for green bean casserole up. Thanks Shirley!

    Reply
  231. Chandice says

    November 17, 2010 at 1:47 pm

    I follow you already. 🙂

    Reply
  232. Chandice says

    November 17, 2010 at 1:48 pm

    Mmm! I would make slow cooker wassail, one of my favorites! 🙂

    Reply
  233. Chandice says

    November 17, 2010 at 1:48 pm

    Blogged about his roundup and post.

    Reply
  234. Chandice says

    November 17, 2010 at 1:49 pm

    Shared this badge with my readers.

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 10:31 pm

      Hi Chandice–Thanks for all the great entries! That wassail is outstanding. 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  235. Rachel says

    November 17, 2010 at 2:28 pm

    Hi Shirley:

    I think I did the linky thing correctly. At least I see my photo. My blog post about Thanksgiving menu planning and a recipe for easy chocolate dipped strawberries is up at The Crispy Cook today. Giving thanks for all my GF blogger buddies and their inspiring ideas, information and recipes this Thanksgiving!

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 10:35 pm

      Hi Rachel!–You did the linky perfectly. 🙂 Isn’t it fun to see those beautiful chocolate-dipped strawberries of yours show up via the linky? 😉 Wonderful post today, dear. We’re all thankful for you, too!

      Shirley

      Reply
  236. danielle masuda says

    November 17, 2010 at 10:03 pm

    I followed and posted about the giveaway on twitter. Thanks for all the GF recipes. I tried to make a GF, dairy and potato free crust today but will try yours next time.

    Reply
  237. Rachel says

    November 17, 2010 at 10:31 pm

    The Spunky Coconut is amazing!!! I really want to make the monster cookies…yum.

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 10:42 pm

      Hi Rachel–I totally agree with you on Kelly and The Spunky Coconut! 🙂 And, who can resist Monster Cookies? 😉

      Thanks for entering! 🙂
      Shirley

      Reply
  238. Sheri O. says

    November 17, 2010 at 10:32 pm

    From A Year of Slow Cooking – I think some
    CrockPot Wassail (Spiced Punch)sounds wonderful for a Thanksgiving treat!

    I’d love to get her Crock Pot cokbook!

    Sheri O.

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 17, 2010 at 10:43 pm

      Hey Sheri–Steph’s wassail is so delicious! I made it a few times last year. 🙂 Thanks for entering!

      Shirley

      Reply
  239. Rachel says

    November 17, 2010 at 10:40 pm

    I added my Ode to Winter Squash blog entry (although, the photo was of a pumpkin muffin I recently made). I absolutely love winter squash. Tonight I made Israeli couscous with roasted delicata…this is what gets me through the winter!

    Reply
  240. Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says

    November 17, 2010 at 10:42 pm

    Just tweeted the giveaway 🙂

    Reply
  241. Rachel says

    November 17, 2010 at 10:47 pm

    I just shared your give-away on facebook!

    Reply
  242. Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says

    November 17, 2010 at 10:48 pm

    I added the Gluten-Free HOliday badge to my blog 🙂

    Reply
  243. Rachel says

    November 17, 2010 at 10:49 pm

    I now ‘like’ spunky coconut on facebook. Thanks for the fun post!

    Reply
  244. Deanna says

    November 18, 2010 at 6:31 am

    Darn, darn, darn. I knew I was forgetting to link up somewhere last night when I posted my pie recipe. I woke up this morning and remembered it was HERE that I wanted to post it. Oh well. Here it is – just in case people are still interested.

    http://themommybowl.com/2010/11/17/walnut-pie-gluten-free-vegan/

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 18, 2010 at 8:56 am

      Hey Deanna–No worries! I know folks will be delighted you added this pie recipe to the roundup–yummm. I hope you added it to Linda’s Gluten-Free Wednesday roundup, too, since she’s still doing the Make a Gluten-Free Pie Challenge. 🙂 BTW, I’m glad to hear that I’m not the only one who forgets and then wakes up remembering something like that. We have our poor brains working hard while we sleep! LOL

      Shirley

      Reply
  245. danielle masuda says

    November 18, 2010 at 2:14 pm

    I am looking forward to my signed cookbook copy! Thank you and I’m very excited 🙂

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 19, 2010 at 12:36 pm

      Hi danielle–It’s so much fun to win and especially to win a terrific cookbook like this one! Congrats again and happy Friday, too! 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  246. Andrea says

    November 18, 2010 at 2:27 pm

    I like gfe on Facebook

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 18, 2010 at 6:01 pm

      Hi Andrea–Thanks so much for the “like.” It’s truly appreciated! 🙂 The giveaway has ended, but I thank you very much for checking it out! Be sure to keep up with the Gluten-Free Holiday event for the next few weeks for more giveaways. Alta is our hostess today. Check out her post, roundup, and giveaway here.

      Shirley

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  247. craftbition says

    November 19, 2010 at 1:33 am

    Thrilled I won! Wow! Thank you Shirley & Kelly! I sure am looking forward to seeing Kelly’s cookbook in my hands!

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    • Shirley says

      November 19, 2010 at 12:56 pm

      Hi craftbition–Woohoo for you! Our pleasure to make you so happy. I can’t wait to hear how much you enjoy Kelly’s cookbook. 🙂

      Shirley

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  248. noosh. says

    November 28, 2010 at 3:26 pm

    hi shirley- question about the crust- i just made it, but it won’t stay up the sides, it keeps sliding down the pie plate! any advice? thanks 🙂

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    • Shirley says

      November 28, 2010 at 5:32 pm

      Hey noosh–I’ve honestly never had that happen before. Wondering what your ingredients were. You might add just a tad more gf flour mix and see if that will help. Did you use xanthan gum? Sorry I couldn’t reply sooner. I’m online for the first time in days. We’ve been on travel the last several days with no web access.

      Fingers crossed this will work for you …
      Shirley

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  249. noosh. says

    November 29, 2010 at 10:56 am

    i used 1/2 cup each of arrowroot, millet, and sorghum+xanthan. what i ended up doing was quickly pulling up all the sides and shoving it into a really hot oven for about 10 minutes to firm it up and keep it from sliding back down… haven’t tasted it yet so we’ll see how it came out! 🙂 i’m thinking it might actually be the milk powder i used? it’s vance’s dairy free- who knows.

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    • Shirley says

      December 1, 2010 at 8:22 pm

      Hi again, Noosh–I’m assuming you used the Vance’s dairy free powder and turned it into your “milk.” Yes, that could have made a big difference, because it’s thinner, right? Great save though … sure hope it tasted good! 🙂

      Shirley

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  250. noosh. says

    December 2, 2010 at 10:37 am

    yup- that’s the one! i’m not sure how thin it is since i’ve never used regular milk powder… unfortunately it was pretty crumbly when cooked and didn’t hold up. oh well- guess it can’t be made dairy free!

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    • Sherron says

      November 26, 2011 at 12:03 am

      I made mine dairy free using rice milk. I used 1 cup rice flour/cornstarch mix with 1/2 cup almond flour and the crust held together beautifully. It can be done!

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  251. Mary D says

    November 23, 2011 at 10:30 pm

    This is so easy and worked GREAT with your best ever pumpkin pie recipe. My modifications were to use coconut sugar, and the 1 cup gf Bob’s Red Mill flour and 1/2 cup Trader Joe’s Almond Flour. I included the xantham gum and only used 1/2 tsp salt. So great! Thank you!!

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    • Shirley says

      November 26, 2011 at 5:47 pm

      Hi Mary–You’re welcome! I’m so glad that you had such success! 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing your version wiith us, too. I love how this basic recipe can be the source of so many slightly different pie crusts. 😉

      Shirley

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  252. Sherron says

    November 26, 2011 at 12:01 am

    Thank you for the pie recipe! It was perfect! I tried using all GF flour and another with 1 cup
    GF flour and 1/2 cup almond flour. The almond flour mix won for two reasons- it was easier to work with (more moist than the other crust) and we loved the nutty flavor that it added. It wasn’t crumbly at all- it was perfect. It worked great for the sweet potato pie and the lemon meringue. I am so relieved to have found THE pie crust that I have been looking for! Thank you!

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    • Shirley says

      November 26, 2011 at 5:53 pm

      Hi Sherron–Thanks so much for both comments, explaining your version! I love that you successfully made it dairy free, too. Woohoo! It’s true that once we find the recipe we need for pie crust, we’re done with that experiment. Love it! I’m a big fan of almond flour; even a little bit can transform a recipe for the better as you’ve shown. 😉

      Happy holidays, dear! 🙂
      Shirley

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  253. Megan says

    November 26, 2011 at 5:41 pm

    I am a believer! I used this for my pumpkin pie! Amazing! Everyone preferred this to the regular stuff! THANK YOU! 🙂

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    • Shirley says

      November 26, 2011 at 5:57 pm

      Hi Megan–It looks like you are new to gfe–welcome! 🙂 And thank you so very much for taking the time to come share your success with this pie crust … I just love that it was preferred over the gluten-full crust! 😉

      You’re welcome, of course, but thank you again for sharing!
      Shirley

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  254. Jennifer says

    December 16, 2011 at 5:42 pm

    I’ve been searching for a fabulously easy and reliable pie crust and it seems I’ve found it. Thank you!

    My 3-year-old son had severe eczema until he was diagnosed with food allergies a few months back. I have a blog that shares our family’s battles with eczema, allergies, and asthma (yes, lucky guy has that too).

    I think the key is to learn from one another, so the more information out there to the masses, the better. With this in mind I’ve started a blog hop for anyone dealing with allergies, eczema, or asthma, either for themselves or as a caregiver. If you’re interested in joining, please add a comment. I’d love to welcome you to the group. http://itchylittleworld.wordpress.com/blog-hop/

    Thanks.
    Jennifer

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  255. Linda says

    June 21, 2012 at 2:59 pm

    Do you think grapeseed oil would work instead of the vegetable oil on your no fail pie crust?

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    • Shirley says

      June 21, 2012 at 3:29 pm

      Hi Linda–First, welcome to gfe! And to answer your question, grapeseed oil should work just fine. I’ve used it for many other recipes successfully, but don’t think I’ve tried it with this one yet. It’s a neutral tasting oil as you know, but I don’t think that’s a bad thing in a pie crust. Please let us know how it turns out–thanks!

      Shirley

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  256. Jill says

    December 21, 2013 at 9:15 pm

    How many tarts would this make?

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    • Shirley says

      December 22, 2013 at 1:13 am

      Hi Jill–Welcome to gfe! 🙂 This recipe makes one 9- to 10-inch pie crust or tart.

      Shirley

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      • Jill says

        December 22, 2013 at 5:23 pm

        I should have been clearer! How many 2 inch tarts would it make? I’m thinking 12-18?

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        • Shirley says

          December 22, 2013 at 6:16 pm

          Jill–I honestly don’t know. I read that one blogger got 15 to 16 tart shells from her pie crust recipe, but I didn’t see the size of her tarts mentioned in her post. Please let us know what you figure out! 🙂

          Shirley

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  257. Debbie says

    October 29, 2015 at 4:55 pm

    For the No Roll Press-In Pie Crust recipe, just wondering what oven temp did you use ? I have a recipe for a non-gluten free pie crust, that I could look up for the oven temp, but not sure if it would be the same for gluten free. Thanks !

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    • Shirley says

      November 3, 2015 at 5:09 pm

      Hi Debbie–It’s good to see you here at gfe again. My apologies on the delay in replying. When I use this pie crust, I always press it into the pie plate, add the filling, and then bake at whatever temperature called for by the pie recipe itself. Would you be using this pie crust in that way or would you be “blind baking” it before adding an already cooked or no-baking filling?

      Shirley

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      • Magic and Mayhem says

        November 26, 2015 at 3:22 pm

        I have the same question and was hoping it had been answered somewhere in the comments. How long (and what temp) would you cook it if the recipe calls for a prebaked crust?
        ~Alicia

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        • Shirley says

          November 26, 2015 at 3:28 pm

          Hi Alicia–As I’ve never done that, I consulted some other baking experts. General guidance is: “Cut out a circle of aluminum foil or parchment paper and fit it into the pie shell. Fill with rice, beans, or ceramic pie weights and bake the pie shell for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are just golden.” I hope that works. I’d start checking earlier than later. This crust is great when filling and baking so I hope it works this way as well! Please let us know. Happy Thanksgiving!

          Shirley

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  258. Diana says

    August 14, 2016 at 7:39 pm

    disappointed in this recipe for gf no-roll pie crust. Followed directions. Used King Arthur gf flour and coconut oil at room temp. Used fresh Xantham gum powder. I used a tablespoon of erythritol sweetener instead of sugar – that substitution might have been part of the problem but I’m not 100% convinced it would have made enough difference if I’d used regular sugar. The mixture was easy to press into the pan. I had two small 5 1/4″ good quality pie pans. I baked the empty crusts at 350 degrees until lightly browned. After baking, the crusts crumbled easily and did not hold their shape at all. If I’d put finning in before baking I imagine the only way to serve it would have been by scooping it out of the pie pan. I have made King Arthur’s gf pie crust and it was the best pie crust I’ve ever had. It takes more planning ahead and more steps BUT well worth it. I think I”ll make up a batch using King Arthur’s recipe to keep in the freezer for my weekend baking inspirations.

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    • Shirley Braden says

      August 14, 2016 at 8:42 pm

      Hi Diana–I’m sorry that you didn’t have success with this recipe. I’ve never used erythritol before and no other readers have mentioned using it as a sub for the sugar in this crust. I know that erythritol melts versus caramelizes in recipes so that seems like one likely cause of the crust falling apart. Even if the erythritol had worked, I really don’t recommend baking the crust without the filling in it. Most readers who have made this recipe have had great success. I do remember one or two having issues because of other substitutions.

      Shirley

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  259. Heather says

    December 5, 2018 at 7:42 pm

    Hi Shirley! I’ve made this crust twice now with your luxurious pecan pie (yummmmm) & now I’m trying it with quiche for dinner tonight! I’ve never made quiche with crust – even way back before I even knew what gluten was lol!

    Also, I made your pumpkin pie for the zillionth time this week, but added mini chocolate chips & pecan pieces – yummy!

    Hope you’re having a great holiday season!

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    • Shirley Braden says

      December 6, 2018 at 1:39 pm

      Oh, Heather, you always make my day!! I hope this no-roll, press-in crust worked great for your quiche. We adore quiche! The funny thing is that Mr. GFE and Son never cared for crust of any kind—so they’re all about crustless pies and quiches. I like having the option of a crust though!

      Sounds like you made a new, winning version of my pumpkin pie! Did you just mix the mini chocolate chips and pecan pieces into the filling? Did they sink? How much did you use of each? Inquiring minds want to know. 😉

      Our holiday season has had a very rough start but it’s making us focus on all the important things. Hope your holidays are going well, my dear!
      Shirley

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