{"id":128,"date":"2006-10-20T12:14:31","date_gmt":"2006-10-20T17:14:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/raeudy.com\/?p=128"},"modified":"2006-11-02T08:41:02","modified_gmt":"2006-11-02T13:41:02","slug":"october-brings-the-pumpkins-and-the-seeds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/raeudy.com\/?p=128","title":{"rendered":"October Brings the Pumpkins and the Seeds"},"content":{"rendered":"

RECIPES: Pumpkin Seeds, Pumpkin Cookies, Cooking a Fresh Pumpkin<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Rae Udy<\/p>\n

Jack-o-lanterns are the most popular form of the October pumpkin but don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t forget how nutritious pumpkins are.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nOne cup of pumpkin is less than seventy-five calories and provides a slight amount of protein and calcium. Pumpkin is one of the best food sources of vitamin A with almost 15,000 international units per cup.
\n Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t forget the nutritious seeds. Each ounce of pumpkin seed contains eight grams of protein and they are a very good source of the minerals phosphorous, magnesium and manganese. Pumpkin seeds are also a good source of zinc, iron and copper. So save the pumpkin seeds from the kids Jack-o-lanterns and easily turn them into tasty snacks. <\/strong>
\nThere are many ways to cook a fresh pumpkin for the wonderful pulp it provides. I have tried cutting the raw pumpkin into pieces and steaming, but it was way too much work and my cutting hand was worn out when finishing. The best process I have found is also the easiest.
\nCut the top of your pumpkin off just like you would if carving a Halloween project. Scoop out the seeds and save for a later snack. Place the cleaned out pumpkin on a cookie sheet and fill the cavity with about one cup water. Replace the pumpkin top and bake in a 350 degree oven for about one hour or until pumpkin is soft and starts to cave in on itself. Remove from oven and cool before scooping out the tender pumpkin for use in Pumpkin Cookies or your favorite pumpkin pie recipe.<\/strong>
\nHave a healthy and happy Halloween.<\/p>\n

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\"trentonhallowees2006.jpg\"PUMPKIN SEEDS
\n1 large pumpkin
\n1 Tablespoon salt or salt substitute
\nCut top of pumpkin and remove lid. Scoop out seeds and place in a large bowl. Remove as much membrane as possible and discard. Wash seeds with cold water and drain well. Sprinkle with salt while damp. Place seeds on a dry cookie sheet in a single layer. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for twenty minutes or until golden brown. Stir often to prevent burning around edge of pan. Remove from oven and allow to cool on pan for five minutes. Season with additional salt, garlic salt, cayenne pepper or your favorite spices. Yields about two cups seeds per eight inch pumpkin.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nPUMPKIN COOKIES
\n1 cup pumpkin
\n3\/4 cup brown sugar
\n\u00c2\u00bd (one-half) cup butter
\n1 egg, well beaten
\n2 cups unbleached white flour
\n1 teaspoon baking powder
\n\u00c2\u00bd (one-half) teaspoon salt
\n1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
\n1\/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
\n3 cups powdered sugar
\n\u00c2\u00bc (one-quarter) cup orange juice
\n1 teaspoon butter, melted
\n\u00c2\u00bd (one-half) teaspoon lemon juice
\nLow-fat milk, as needed
\nBlack licorice, candy corn, nuts and raisins for decorations<\/p>\n

In a large mixing bowl cream pumpkin, sugar and butter. Add egg and mix thoroughly. Stir in flour, baking powder, salt, pumpkin spice and almond extract. Drop by teaspoonful on a dry cookie sheet. Flatten out by mashing dough with a lightly floured glass to form a circle. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 9 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool two minutes on cookie sheet. Lift from pan and place on rack to cool completely. Make frosting by mixing powdered sugar, orange juice, butter and lemon juice. Stir until smooth and creamy. Add milk until frosting spreads easily. Spread cooled cookies with icing and decorate to make silly Jack-o-lantern faces or fun designs. Dry before storing in a covered container. Yields about three dozen cookies.
\nSource –
\nwww.whfoods.com\/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=82<\/a>
\n(The Worlds Healthiest Foods website.)
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