Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Cajun Pumpkin Seeds

Is this not the cutest Hello Kitty pumpkin ever??!!

 
My hubby and I took a fun trip to Arkansas over the weekend with our youngest son and our DIL to our friends' farm.  What a wonderful time we had!  While we were gone, we left our son, Mike, that is still recuperating from surgery,  with prepared meals.  It's been over a month since his surgery and we felt okay leaving him.  I had bought a pumpkin because Mike wanted to carve one.  He and our youngest son are both video game artists and have been drawing and creating since they were little.  When I walked into the house, Hello Kitty greeted me!!  Isn't she adorable??!!   Didn't he do a great job?

 

I used some Hello Kitty fabric from JoAnn's on my little kid's table, with Hello Kitty as the centerpiece.  Target has the cutest Hello Kitty melamine set. 

 

Mike even roasted the pumpkin seeds and they are SO tasty. Here's how he did it:

 
1.  After scraping out the seeds from the pumpkin, rinse and drain them.

2.  Let the seeds dry overnight.

3.  In a bowl, add a little olive oil and sprinkle on some Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning.  If needed, add a little kosher salt.

4.  Line a baking pan with foil.

5.  Add the pumpkin seeds to the  pan and spread out.

6.  Roast at 225 degrees for about 1 hour, 20 minutes, stirring every 20 minutes.  Taste as you go for desired seasoning and roasting level.

7.  Enjoy!
 

I wish I could keep her!

 
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31 comments:

  1. I ♥ the Hello Kitty Pumpkin - especially for YOU!!!!

    The seeds sound great - my daughter always saves her seeds to eat, we used to years ago but I haven't snacked on any in so very long.

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  2. Hello Kitty (I just couldn't resist)!!!
    Oh, my goodness...This is the cutest, sweetest carved pumpkin I've ever seen! I am the momma to three precious housecats and this just blesses my heart.
    I'm so happy to call you my new friend and I, too, have just joined your list of friends.
    Thank you for this purrrrrfect post!
    Blessings,
    Carolynn >^^<

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  3. Hello Kitty,
    LOVE the kitty pumpkin! Oh so cute! What a talented son you have! And Mike can cook too!??! Of course he can! He's going to make a wonderful companion to his wife someday! The seeds sound deicious. Thank you for the smile today and for linking to my HOME party. Hope the rest of your week is beautiful.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  4. This is just precious. Your son sure did a fabulous job....
    xoxo

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  5. The pumpkin is adorable and the seeds sound great!

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  6. Totally adorable!! Quite a talent I'd say.

    xo
    Pat

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  7. Kitty~ Your son is pumpkin carving artist! So cute :)

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  8. That is the trick i missed.. let dry overnight! These have to be good with good ol tony's on them! darling pumpkin and dinner set! xo marlis

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  9. Your son is very talented, Kitty!

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  10. That is unbelievable! I am so impressed with his talent.

    And I have never toasted pumpkin seeds. I really do want to try it sometime.

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  11. Wow! Great job on the pumpkin carving! Your son did a great job with Hello Kitty!!

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  12. I love Hello Kitty. My daughter had a Hello Kitty B-Day party. I love the pumpkin. I enjoy carving pumpkins, but have never tried the scraping technique before. I bought a cheat Pumpkin Masters kit I am going to try this year. Cute table. Joni

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  13. Your family is very creative beginning with you and now your children. I love the Hello Kitty image on the pumpkin which is not scary but just so cute! The carving is so just perfect and then your sweet tablescape is so special with the pumpkin. A family created table and just as cute as Hello Kitty!

    Thanks, Pam

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  14. OH.MY.WORD! She just couldn't be cuter! Guess you'll just have to 'preserve' her with a photo huh? What a sweet surprise! Interesting recipe too - love all your fabulous ideas here.

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  15. Wanted you to know...I just shared this at my Facebook page...puuuurrrrty cute there Kitty! =D

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  16. What an original idea, Kitty. Hellp Kitty is so cute!...Christine

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  17. Oh how cute! I definitely have to share this with my daughter! She was all about hello kitty as she grew up! We still have her pink Hello Kitty tv!

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  18. Too cute for words! Glad your son is feeling well enough to exhibit such artistry!

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  19. That pumpkin is so cute! Your son is very talented. Great idea with seeds, love Tony Chachere's seasoning!

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  20. Adorsble sld be crazy about your sweet friend, my grandgirls would be crazy about this one! Talented son like his mama. Thanks for your lovely and sweet visit, you make my day. Big hugs,
    FABBY

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  21. Absolutely adorable! Also love the yummy pumpkin seeds too! Glad to hear the Patient is doing better and he found a great way to entertain himself and bring a smile to his Mom's face too:@)

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  22. Hello Kitty will always warm my heart and this pumpkin is the beat! Sweet!

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  23. Kitty, this kitty is too cute! Absolutely adorable. Kudos to your talented son.......Sarah

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  24. Hmm, I've never had pumpkin seeds! I might have to just try this!

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  25. That pumpkin is a work of art! Soooo cute! The pumpkin seeds sound good. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Have a good weekend. laurie

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  26. You certainly have a very talented son! How adorable! What a treat to come home to. And what a treat for you to make. I love pumpkins seeds. I'm going to try the creole seasoning! YUMMY!

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  27. Now that's a cute kitty...Thanks for following back Miz Kitty,you have a wonderful weekend also,gonna be fun blogn' with ya.If you wanted to add blog list to your blog..I think if you go click on design in the top right corner,then you will see list on the left,click on layout,then click on add gadget(on the right),then you will see all the options to add to your blog,if you want blog list click on blog list.

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  28. Hi Kitty,
    I just love Roasted Pumpkin Seeds and the Cajun flavor would be great. Your Hello Kitty Pumpkin is absolutely adorable! Have a fabulous weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  29. Hi Kitty,

    This is the cutest pumpkin -- your son did a great job!! Thanks for sharing the toasted pumpkin seeds recipe; they're supposed to be quite healthy for us.

    I'm really glad you and hubby had a fun trip to Arkansas, and I hope you have a wonderful week!

    Hugs,

    Denise at Forest Manor

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  30. I'll have to remember this! We just bought some pumpkin seeds...we love them!

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