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 ...

Pumpkin carving season is (almost) here at long last, and with it comes the potential for perfectly roasted and seasoned seeds. Here’s everything—seriously, everything—you need to know about carving ...

Pumpkin season is officially upon us, which means we’ll be seeing a lot of Jack O’Lanterns, pies, and seasonal drinks like Starbucks’ infamous spiced lattes. Unfortunately, pumpkin season isn’t great ...

Pumpkin seed shells are edible and can contain more nutrients than shelled seeds. Pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas, are found inside whole pumpkins and make for a nutritious, tasty snack. They’re ...

Pepitas are a type of pumpkin seed, but you won’t find them hiding in just any pumpkin. They are not, as many people think, the inside part of every pumpkin seed. Instead, pepitas actually grow ...

This post originally appeared on Food52. I had this (not brilliant at all) idea to try to shell the pumpkin seeds that were being excavated from the many, many carved pumpkins around my office—the ...

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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 ...