Another Halloween Idea!

When carving your pumpkin, don't throw away the seeds...they can be oven roasted!  Pumpkin seeds are a very nutritious and satisfying treat. Here is a basic recipe from allrecipes.com.

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

1 1/2 c raw pumpkin seeds

2 teaspoonfuls butter, melted

a pinch of salt

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. 

Toss the seeds in a bowl with melted butter and salt. Spread the seeds in a single layer on a cookie sheet and bake for about 45 minutes,stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown. 

Sources: allrecipes.com, wikimedia

Halloween Treat Ideas

This post is more of a concept than a recipe...since Halloween is coming soon I thought I'd share some Halloween treat ideas that are fun and healthy at the same time.

Here is today's idea: A vegetable platter suitable for work or school!

Pumpkin Bran Cake

Image source: Wikipedia

I've had this recipe in my collection for quite some time...when the leaves start to change color, I am reminded of its deliciousness.  Maybe it's time for you to try it, too!

Monterey Pork

This diet friendly casserole is great for those of us who are watching our diets...it's tasty as could be, and low in fat and calories.  The original recipe appeared in a paperback cookbook that I received as a shower gift over thirty years ago--and I still love it!

Image: pixabay

Monterey Pork

3 servings

1 large green pepper(s), seeded and chopped   

1 Tbsp Tomato Puree   

1 1/2 tsp chili powder   

14 oz can diced tomatoes    

1/2 cup(s) uncooked celery, chopped   

1/2 tsp table salt   

1/8 tsp black pepper   

1 cup(s) fat free chicken broth   

1 leaf/leaves bay leaf   

14 oz uncooked lean and fat pork loin, cubed for stew   

Brown pork, a few pieces at a time, in a large nonstick skillet; remove with a slotted spoon and reserve. Sauté onion and green pepper till soft, then stir in chili powder; cook 2 minutes. Add, salt and pepper then tomato paste, scraping brown bits from bottom of skillet Return meat with tomatoes, celery, salt and pepper to skillet and mix well. Spoon mixture into a 6 cup casserole. Bake in a moderate (350 degree) oven for an hour, or until pork is tender. To serve, spoon over 1/2 c cooked rice per serving. Can use quinoa as a substitute for rice.

WW points: 6 per serving, excluding rice/quinoa