Confession: For years, I threw away the seeds after carving pumpkins. Roasting them just didn’t seem worth the trouble—why mess with all that stringy, slimy pumpkin flesh? Then a few years ago, after ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Pumpkin seeds are highly nutritious, and their preparation significantly impacts benefits. Soaking aids mineral absorption and digestion, making them ideal for blends, though they spoil quickly.

That pumpkin you placed on your porch next to the front door ahead of Halloween can be put to good use after the holiday, making a salty or sweet snack. Typically carved or used to make pies, pumpkins ...

Pumpkin seeds are far more versatile than you may realize. They're particularly delicious roasted and tossed in various seasonings.