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Pumpkin Seed Recipes October 14 2015

Whether you're a pumpkin carving Picasso or are simply giving your artistic ability a chance, one thing's for sure - post jack-o-lantern carving leaves us with a mess of pumpkin parts. But rather than tossing them to the side and ultimately to the curb, collect the seeds instead!

The usual salt and pepper recipe certainly isn't the only thing they're good for - here's a list of other ways that you can enjoy your pumpkin’s leftovers this fall:

To begin:

Gather up your seeds in a colander, rinse in cool water, and pat dry. Then line them on a rimmed baking sheet and place them in the oven at 300 degrees. Bake them until they are dry throughout (about 50-60 minutes) and remove from the heat, raising the oven temperature to 350 degrees.

Next:

Transfer your cool seeds to a bowl, choose a flavoring below and then pop them back into the oven for another 10-15 more minutes.

Options:

Maple Mocha - because sweet and salty never tasted so good!

  • 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons of maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon of coffee grounds
  • 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder
  • ½ tablespoon of granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of  La Flor cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon of La Flor nutmeg

Gingerbread - because it’s not just for winter

  • 4 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons of La Flor brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons of La Flor cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon of ginger
  • ½ teaspoon of La Flor allspice
  • ½ teaspoon of La Flor nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon of La Flor ground cloves

Rosemary Parmesan - for the cheese lovers in the audience

  • 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons of La Flor rosemary
  • ¼ cup of finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon of La Flor garlic powder
  • Season with La Flor salt and pepper to taste

Curry-Sriracha - for the spice obsessed!

  • 2 tablespoons sriracha
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon of La Flor curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon of La Flor paprika
  • Season with La Flor salt and pepper to taste

For more pumpkin seed recipes that you’ll love, check out Real Simple’s list.

When taste is everything, La Flor is all you need to transform your everyday meal into an extraordinary culinary delight. Shop our full selection of spices, herbs, and blends on the web - keep it spicy America!


Spices for Fall Cooking September 30 2015

Although no spice is off limits for fall cooking, there are some that are especially suitable. And no, we’re not just talking apple or pumpkin spice - there are plenty of other flavors that are key for cooking this season:

  • Nutmeg- With a nutty yet strong sweet flavor - you can add this to any dish from sweet to savory. Need a dip for the big game? This baked creamy spinach dip will definitely switch things up.
  • Cinnamon- Sweet and pungent with an earthy flavor - cinnamon is great to mix with fruits and deserts but that’s not all! Apple cider beef stew gives cinnamon a whole new meaning.
  • Ginger- Hot yet sweet, even a little woody, ginger is key for desserts, drinks, and savory dishes. The famous dessert that we have all come to know and love is gingerbread cookies but wait until you taste ginger spice cookies.
  • Cloves- They have a strong, bitter yet sweet and almost hot aroma. Don’t know what to cook with cloves? This recipe of baked sweet potatoes with a hint of cloves would be a hit at Thanksgiving.
  • Allspice- A happy combination of nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves - a great fall meal that you can enjoy with some allspice would be marinated pork with caramelized fennel

These spices can certainly be used year round, but really enhance the flavors fall dishes bring. Do you have any go to fall recipes with particular spices or seasonings? Share with the La Flor community on our Facebook page!

When taste is everything, La Flor is all you need to transform your everyday meal into an extraordinary culinary delight. Shop our selection of spices, herbs, and blends on the web - keep it spicy America!