Snacks

Roasted sunflower seeds are a tasty and healthy snack to enjoy on the go. Sunflower seeds are naturally cholesterol free. They are an excellent source of the antioxidant Vitamin E and essential...

Roasted pumpkin seeds are a wonderful snack. They are crunchy and delicious, and are high in protein and iron. They are also easy to make, although of course you can only make roasted pumpkin...

Sunflower seeds are a popular snack food and they contain many important nutrients. The seeds are rich in protein, calcium, potassium, magnesium and vitamins A, B and D. If you have sunflowers in...

If you are carving a pumpkin for Halloween or slicing one up for pumpkin soup or bread, be sure not to throw out the seeds. Pumpkin seeds are a wonderful snack when dried and roasted. Pumpkin...

The sunflower is a stunning, beautiful plant that produces deliciously addictive, healthy seeds. Sunflower seeds are best when roasted, after which they can be sprinkled over soups and salads,...

Sunflowers are easy to grow in many climates and require very little effort to maintain from year to year. That alone makes them popular with growers, but they're also visually appealing with...

There's nothing like toasted pumpkin seeds to remind you that the holiday season is near. Pumpkin seeds are delicious and pack a major nutritional punch too. They offer a nice alternative to...

Cooks use many types of seeds when baking, and some seeds make tasty snacks too. You can use pumpkin seeds for both--add them to the top of pumpkin muffins or bake them in the oven to eat like...

Pumpkins are plentiful during the Halloween and Thanksgiving holidays. Children can carve the pumpkins, and you can save the seeds for roasting later on. Pumpkin seeds contain magnesium, zinc,...

Pumpkins are a staple of the autumn and holiday seasons: jack-o-lanterns for Halloween, gourds of plenty for Thanksgiving, pumpkin pie for Christmas. When you are preparing food or decoration...

Carving a fresh pumpkin will provide you with a bunch of seeds. You can roast them for a tasty treat. Some folks enjoy them whole, others remove the outer shell. With this method, you will be...

Now that Fall is here and pumpkins are plentiful, you can have quick and delicious roasted pumpkin seeds as a tasty and healthy snack anytime! Try this super easy recipe and use up those...

Pumpkin seeds are delicious and nutritious. They are loaded with minerals and protein. Here is an Italian style recipe to make them even more delicious.

Spaghetti squash is a large, pale yellow vegetable with a stringy inner flesh that looks like spaghetti pasta when cooked. Most spaghetti squash recipes call for cutting the squash in half and...

Squash seeds can be saved and used as a healthy snack. You can eat them with your friends during movie night, or pack them to munch on during a long car trip. One cup of these seeds contains three...

A squash is a vegetable that contains edible seeds just like a pumpkin. You can dry these seeds and eat them as a snack. You can also dry them and store them to plant in a garden the following...

Don't throw out those lovely pumpkin seeds when you carve your jack-o-lantern this Halloween! Save them to make wonderful roasted pumpkin seeds. They are delicious and very nutritious as well, as...

Stop throwing away those seeds inside winter squash and toast them into a golden crunchy snack, or save them to plant next year for more great snacks. Sprinkle seasoned seeds to add a crunchy...

Carving pumpkins around Halloween yields many seeds which can be roasted and snacked upon. These seeds have a nutty flavor, are nutritious, and are relatively easy to make. Pumpkins, however, are...

Life is hectic. We're all on the run trying to fit as much into our day as possible. We don't always eat right although we have good intentions. We need to have a game plan and be prepared so...

With the fall season we gain fall produce of squash and pumpkins. Pumpkins are especially used up to make jack-o-lanterns for Halloween. When you clean out your pumpkin for carving or making...

Other than the "spit-and-chew" method that's used by baseball players and common folk alike--where we hull the shell of the seed inside our mouth and spit out the shell to extract the tasty kernel...

Instead of buying a small package of raw pumpkin seeds, save money and buy a whole pumpkin. You can literally dig out hundreds of seeds for a homemade treat.

Instead of throwing away the pumpkin seeds when you carve your Halloween pumpkin, try toasting them in the oven. Toasted pumpkin seeds are a healthy alternative snack and the seeds are edible...

Ramen Noodles are not only cheap but very versatile! This recipe is a healthy snack for the kids or a great trail mix snack for hikers, bikers & more. We take this on our camping trips as a...

Cashew nuts are seeds found on the bottom of cashew apples, which are the fruits of cashew trees. Cashew trees are indigenous to the coastal regions of northern Brazil, where the cashew apple is...

Pumpkin seeds are filled with nutrients, including magnesium, iron and zinc. Most people can tolerate the seeds, making them an enjoyable food for those who can't eat nuts because of allergies or...

Most people, after carving their Halloween pumpkin, discard the seeds, but pumpkin seeds are nutritious and tasty. They can be sprinkled on salads, mixed in with granola or roasted and eaten as a...

Pumpkin seeds, like sunflower seeds are a nutritious and delicious snack. Peeling them, or shelling them, however, is not an easy task. There are a couple of different methods that one can use in...

Whether you have just gutted a pumpkin for Halloween carving or to make a fresh pumpkin pie, don't throw the seeds away with the pulp. Roasted pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas, are an autumn...

Whether you eat them as a snack, put them in a salad or use them as animal feed, sunflower seeds are as versatile as they are unusual.

Few winter fruits can compete with the distinctive taste of a pomegranate. Their tart, juicy seeds make an excellent garnish to seasonal recipes such as stuffing. They can be sprinkled on top of...

Everyone seems to love jack-o-lanterns and even pumpkin pie. What they don't seem to love are all those icky seeds inside the pumpkin. Many people just scrape them out and toss them in the trash....

Eating sunflower seeds is done by biting down on the seed to break the shell, using the tongue to separate the seed from the shell and spitting out the shell. Practice eating sunflower seeds like...

Salted sunflower seeds are available in most grocery stores and are quite inexpensive, but there are still good reasons to make your own. If you grow your own sunflowers in your garden, roasted...

When you look at a pomegranate, you may think you're looking at an apple---until you open it. A pomegranate has hundreds of ruby red seeds with a white pulpy interior. While an apple stores its...

Hot wings, buffalo wings, or just plain old wings, whatever you call them, they’re America’s favorite snack food. But how do you make your own sauce? That seems to be a big question on the...

Carving Pumpkins for Halloween is a tradition. How about making use of those little seeds inside. The seeds are a tasty little treat with very little preparation.

Pumpkin seeds are a delicious and healthy snack to make all year round. When you cannot find pumpkins that are in season, you can always buy pumpkin seeds from your local grocery store.

This time of year I am sure you are wondering what to do with the junk inside of the pumpkin you carved for halloween. Here is how to not be wasteful and make a delicious treat.

Pomegranates are fun to eat and healthy too! Pomegranates contain polyphenols - the same stuff found in wine. These are one of nature's most powerful and effective antioxidants. Eat pomegranates...

So you've carved that Halloween pumpkin and what are you left with? Lots of pulp and plenty of seeds. If you want to save a couple of bucks and prepare a healthy snack that your family will love...

Usually, you think of animal crackers as those bland cookies in the cute little circus box. This recipe takes the kiddie treat to the next level. The savory crackers use wonton wrappers and cookie...

Although many Italian cookbooks claim sesame brittle as their own, the recipe actually has its roots in the Middle East. Popular in larger cities with greater ethnic populations, sesame brittle...

There are many delicious ways to season pumpkin seeds. With their subtle sweetness and nutty taste, pumpkin seeds are one of the most nutritious of all the seeds. They are great added to sautéed...

Fall brings us beautiful scenery and Halloween, a favorite holiday of kids across the country. Halloween is pumpkin-carving time, which means lots of leftover pumpkin seeds. Don't throw your...

Most people eat sunflower seeds because they enjoy the taste, while others eat them as a nervous habit. Whatever the reason may be, you will surely enjoy them. There is a special way to eat them...

The first mention of kumquats in literature dates back to 12th century China. Today, kumquats are cultivated in many countries, including China, Taiwan, Asia, Japan, Europe and the United States,...

Sunflower seed is a super easy and fun crop to grow! And it couldn’t be easier to roast the raw seeds once you’ve harvested them. Homegrown roasted sunflower seeds make a great gift from the...

When you carve your Halloween jack 'o lanterns, save the pumpkin seeds to spice and roast for a delicious autumn treat. The seeds must be thoroughly dry to properly absorb the spices. Here are a...