The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) is excited to announce the winner of the 2012 Gluten-Free Holiday Recipe Contest, sponsored by Crunchmaster.

Heather Markowski won the $500 Grand Prize for her recipe for Prosciutto Provolone Mini Quiches. The holiday appetizer uses crushed Crunchmaster crackers to create a gluten-free crust, then is filled with a savory blend of egg, cheese, Italian ham and sundried tomatoes. The quiches are made in individual portions, which make them convenient for single-serving appetizers or as part of a gluten-free breakfast buffet.

Nine First Prize winners were also selected by the judges. These winners will each receive a free mixed case of Crunchmaster’s new Cheezy Crisps and Grammy Crisps:

• Warm Mediterranean Dip - Debbie Reid
• Classic Herb & Cheese Stuffed Mushroom Caps - Kim Van Dunk
• Shallot Miso Green Lentil Soup - Nancy Brush
• Pumpkin Curry - Carrie Keplinger
• Crunch Nuggets -  Laura Hahn
• Crunchy Orange Apricot Chicken - Trisha Kruse
• Chocolate Toffee Cracker Bark - Anna Luke
• Pumpkin Pie with Macadamia Nut Crust - Marina Mladenovic
• Caramel Apple Crisp Cookies - Emmalee Tredway

These 10 winning recipes will be published in a Gluten-Free Holiday eCookbook from the NFCA.  The eCookbook was released in a special eblast the week of December 5, 2012.  Click here to download the free eCookbook.

Congratulations to all the winners!