Preparing for Samhain... Halloween over the weekend always lifts the spirits. This year, we summoned the Pumpkin King and went a bit more traditional spooky. And carving such a large pumpkin means lots of pumpkin seeds for roasting, which I enjoy. I'm sure this jack -o'- lantern will last a few days before we give thanks and give it back to the land in our garden.
The pumpkin seeds were tossed in olive oil, with a splash of balsamic vinegar, a sprinkle of Kosher salt and pepper and then roasted. Before serving they were lightly dusted with smoked paprika for a devilish good treat!