Sunday, November 16, 2014

pumpkin fries


Peel and slice the pumpkin into fries
Coat fries in oil (I used a gallon ziplock bag) *optional
Put on baking sheet
Bake at 400 for 15 minutes
Turn fries and bake another 15 minutes
left side with oil, right side not
~OR~

350 degree fry daddy. Fry pumpkin until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.




Saturday, November 15, 2014

Baked Pumpkin/Squash Seeds

  • Clean the seeds. ...
  • Boil for 10 minutes in salt water. (I used about 1/4 cup salt)
  • Drain the seeds in a colander and dab 'n stir with paper towels
  • Stir in a bowl with 4 tablespoons melted butter, margarine or oil to coat. Add spices if desired.
  • Spread seeds onto a baking sheet
  • Cook seeds at 325F for 30 minutes, stirring every 5 mins.

Some ideas:

Garlic: 

4 tablespoons melted butter, 1 teaspoon garlic salt


Savory:
4 tablespoons melted butter, 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt and 2 teaspoons Worchestershire sauce

Lemony: 
 4 tablespoons melted butter, 1 teaspoon 'Mrs. Dash" or lemon pepper

Halloweeny:  
4 tablespoons melted butter, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon salt,  and 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice.

Spicy:
4 tablespoons melted butter, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Natural: 
1 teaspoon sea salt or other salt, 4 tablespoons melted butter,