Hand Pies

AZ Food Crafters in Chandler have introduced hand pies to the Valley. A hand pie is a half-circle-shaped pastry is stuffed with fresh ingredients and baked to a crispy golden brown. [Courtesy of AZ Food Crafters]

Hand Pies

The versatile hand pie can be made with a variety of ingredients and can serve as breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert. [Courtesy of AZ Food Crafters]

Hand Pies

AZ Food Crafters in Chandler have introduced hand pies to the Valley. A hand pie is a half-circle-shaped pastry is stuffed with fresh ingredients and baked to a crispy golden brown. [Courtesy of AZ Food Crafters]

Pumpkin Pie

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Pumpkin Pie

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Pumpkin Pie

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Pumpkin Pie

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Shepherd's Pie

In this Feb. 13, 2012 photo taken in Concord, N.H., Sheperd's Pie, made with sweet potatoes, corn and Italian sausage is shown. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Classic Pumpkin Pie

In this image taken on Oct. 8, 2012, a slice of maple pumpkin pie with cinnamon-maple whipped cream is shown served on a plate in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

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Cheryl Standage opened her new Piefection pie shop in Mesa Aug. 29.

Strawberry-rhubarb pie and lemonade

We combined the best elements of strawberry-rhubarb pie and lemonade into one luscious and easy-to-bake treat perfect for eating outdoors

Easter coconut cream pie

For Elizabeth Karmel coconut cream pie is magical, with its homemade flaky crust and rich silky custard. She wanted to keep her grandmothers pie recipe but wanted it to be less work. This image taken in Concord NH, on February 27, 2012 shows the version she came up with. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Stroganoff muffin pies

In this Jan. 30, 2012 photo taken in Concord, N.H., a plate of stroganoff muffin pies are shown. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

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Brownie Points: Gumbel pie

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Pies reign at these stops

Donna Ray, who has been a waitress at Rock Springs Cafe since 1989, writes up a bill for Ruth and Dewayne Garrett of Sierra Vista. ASHLEY LOWERY FOR THE TRIBUNE

Pies reign at these stops

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In this image taken on Oct. 2, 2012, a caramel apple pie is shown in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Shepherd's pie with leftover brisket for Passover

For generations, enthusiastic Jewish cooks have turned these dietary restrictions into a rewarding culinary challenge. The idea shown in this image taken on March 5, 2012 in Concord, NH is to make a Shepherd's pie with leftover brisket, veal or chicken. The topping is made with matzo brei rather than the traditional mashed potatoes. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)