Pumpkin

[Twinmama]

oh great, now I want a Krispy Kreme pumpkin donut!

[TexasRose]

I love pumpkin as well. I'm excited that fall is around the corner so all the yummy seasonal pumpkin foods will soon appear.

Of course, I'm also excited for fall because I'm tired of the 100+ degree days here in TX. But that's another thread.

[Kaabi]

I don't like pumpkin itself, but I like cooked pumpkin seeds. I haven't had them is so long, this thread reminded me of my love for them.

[TexasRose]

I have never eaten pumpkin seeds. Do you roast them? Season them?

[Mama Mangia]

Texas Rose -

Will this help??

PUMPKIN SEEDS

Extract sees from pumpkin.
Separate and discard pulp.
Thoroughly wash seeds in warm water.
Spread seeds out onto a cookie sheet.
Sprinkle generously with salt.
Put into oven and bake at 350* F. approximately 20 minutes.
Check every five minutes and stir, adding more salt or to taste.
Check seeds to see if they are done by taking a sample out, allowing to cool and tasting. If the insides are dry, they are done.
Allow to cool and serve.

VARIATIONS:

Cheesy Pumpkin Seeds- sprinkle with Cheesy popcorn seasoning.
Tex-Mex Style- Sprinkle powdered Taco seasoning onto the seeds. This is better mixed in a bowl first. Add more red pepper powder for a really hot seed!
Cajun style- Mix seeds in a bowl with a packet of Cajun seasonings mix. If you like it really spicy, add extra hot sauce.
Garlic Salt- REALLY GOOD!

[medako]

Every year I forget how much I like pumpkin until the fall rolls around. This year I discovered a small little custard place that has the best pumpkin custard and mixes bits of pie crust down into it...as much as I love it, it's probably a REAL good thing they only sell it Oct & Nov!


I'm thinking about making pumpkin waffles for Christmas morning. Has anyone had them before? Are they any good (I can't imagine they wouldn't be)

[phoenyxstarr]

All this pumpkin talk has rekindled my craving for pumpkin pie... Maybe I'll grab one of the premade ones at WalMart & some Cool Whip. I just LOOOOOOVE pumpkin pie. I ate a whole pie, by myself over Thanksgiving weekend. Isn't that just horrible of me??

Speaking of all that pumpkin pie, hubby told me about his grandmother making them completely from scratch, none of this canned pumpkin stuff for her. I told him that in a couple of years, when both of the little ones are old enough to help or keep themselves occupied for a couple hours at a time, I'd be willing to TRY to make them like she did. I said try, because with my luck, they'd be a complete flop.

[medako]

I was watching Take Home Chef the other day and Curtis made pumpkin pies from scratch. I've never done one like that, but it didn't look THAT hard. He had men (FIREmen *whew*) helping him and they managed just fine, so I figure if I had the patience (and not a 10 month old tugging at my leg), I could probably handle it. I'm sure you'd make an excellent pie, too

[clara]

Originally Posted by Kaabi

I don't like pumpkin itself, but I like cooked pumpkin seeds. I haven't had them is so long, this thread reminded me of my love for them.

We dont have pumpkin seeds here but squash seeds are very popular here and also watermelon seeds. It's a beer match. And yes they are roasted and seasoned.

[Paprika]

I absolutely love pumpkin! Ive seen alot of recipes on the internet for it but here in Australia I have never even seen one let alone ate it!
Im going to have to make one so I can see what everyone is raving about! I have high expectations of pumpkin pie now lol.

I love pumpkin scones but my favourite is baked pumpkin with crispy edges! Yum!