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 ...

Cut the top off the pumpkin, remove the seeds and spread them on a plate or napkin. Wash the stringy fiber off the seeds in the sink. Make sure the seeds are clean, then dry them off.

Wipe the exterior of the pumpkin clean. Using a long, sharp knife, slowly cut a round opening in a circle about 2 1/2 inches wide all around the stem. Grasp the stem and pull the lid out. Using a ...

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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 ...