Pumpkin seeds can be consumed whole with their fibrous shells or shelled as pepitas; each has its own flavor and culinary uses. Roasting both whole pumpkin seeds and pepitas enhances their flavor and ...

One of the highlights of Halloween is carving a pumpkin, both because it's a perfectly festive fall activity, and because there's a delicious snack hidden inside these gourds. Instead of tossing out ...

Yes, decorative gourd season is upon us, and while the markets are chockablock full of cute striped and ridged little squashes, we're truly awash in a sea of pumpkins. Everywhere you turn, whether ...

Those pumpkins you've placed on your steps and next to the front door ahead of Halloween can be put to good use making a salty or sweet snack now that the holiday is over. Typically carved or used to ...

Pumpkin seeds, also called pepitas, are small but surprisingly rich in nutrition. A 28-gram handful gives around 7 grams of protein, 13 grams of mostly healthy fats, nearly 5 grams of fibre and a good ...

As a kid, roasted pumpkin seeds were one of the best parts of Halloween. No, they didn't top candy — but I loved seeing the gruesome guts of my pumpkin repurposed. I'd find them packed in my lunchbox ...

The pumpkin is picked, you've chosen your Jack-o’-lantern design and the power tools used to open and clean the gourd have been cleaned. Now, you’re left with a heaping, gooey pile of guts and seeds.

Learn how to eat pumpkin seeds, whether whole or pepitas, roasted or raw. Whether you just carved a pumpkin or have a bag of pepitas from the market, you may be wondering what to do with these popular ...