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Roasted pumpkin seeds

Well, if you plan to carve a pumpkin this year, as I talked about in my last post, you're going to end up with some pumpkin seeds. Don't throw them out!! They make a wonderful snack with just a little bit of work.

The recipe is pretty simple. Once you've scooped your seeds out of the pumpkin, clean all the orange goop off of them and rinse them well in warm water. Mix them in a bowl with some olive or vegetable oil, along with some salt and whatever seasonings float your boat -- garlic, cayenne or seasoning salt would all work well. Spread them on a cookie sheet and put them in a 300 degree oven for anywhere from 20-45 minutes, depending on how well-done you like them. Be sure to stir them every 5-10 minutes so they toast evenly. Store any leftovers in a sealed container for as long as a month.

You can also make them in the microwave or skillet if you like. I've never tried it, but there's no reason it couldn't work.

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