It is always a challenge to come up with new snacks for book clubs, parties or kids. It is even harder when you try to come up with nutritious ones. Since it is now fall, it is an important time to take advantage of the fall harvest and great produce that is available.
One of my favorite fall foods is pumpkin. I love pumkin muffins, scones, cheesecake, ice cream and, of course, pie. I love to use pumpkins for decorating my entry way and kitchen. I especially love them for my favorite snack - pumpkin seeds. There are many ways to roast and prepare pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin seed recipes can be as simple as roasting with olive oil and salt, to Asian flavorings using soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sea salt. You can do sweet variations, adding some honey, maple syrup, brown or raw sugar, or cinnamon sugar. If spicy is your thing, try adding in some black pepper, Cayenne pepper, curry seasonings, tobasco sauce or red pepper flakes.
If you are using dry seasonings or spices, you will need some liquid to make the seasonings stick to the seeds. Try olive or canola oil; egg white; butter (low temperatures only); or sauces like soy, Worcestershire, hot sauce or maple syrup. Try different recipes and put them out in decorative little bowls for your next get together.
Click here for a quick video on how to make your own roasted pumpkin seeds. For information on ordering pumpkin seeds online, click on the link. Since pumpkin seeds are so nutritious and delicious, you will want to serve them all year round.
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