Monday, October 06, 2003
Autumn Treat
And if you did take the children out to buy a pumpkin or two, this recipe might interest you - assuming you aren’t exhausted and like to cook. Possibly, if you’re very adventuresome, the children could even help.
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
1 1/2 cups pumpkin seeds (or however much you have)
2 teaspoons melted butter or olive oil
salt to taste
(Optional seasonings) garlic powder or cayenne pepper or seasoning salt or Cajun seasoning blend
Preheat oven to 300° F. While it’s O.K. to leave some strings and pulp on your seeds (it adds flavor), clean off any major chunks. Toss pumpkin seeds in a bowl with the melted butter or oil and seasonings of your choice. Spread pumpkin seeds in a single layer on baking sheet. Bake for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown
