I have only one real Halloween recipe: Roasted Pumpkin Seeds. We used to carve four pumpkins — one for each kid — so we always had plenty of seeds.

When you scrape out the pumpkin “guts”, put it all in a big bowl. Clean off all the stringy pulp you can and then wash under running cold water in a colander. Soak the seeds in salty water for awhile. At least an hour.

Take one (or more depending on your amount of seeds) baking sheets and spray with Pam (or the equivalent). Drain the salty water off the seeds. Spread the seeds out in a single layer on the baking sheet(s).

Roast them in a 300 degree oven for about about 40-45 minutes till they are golden brown.

They are tasty just that way and low in fat, but if you want to get fancy, after roasting them for 30 minutes, toss them with olive oil, garlic, and paprika OR with grated Parmesan cheese and a little oregano. Cook them for another 20 minutes.