Roasting Pumpkin Seeds
                         (Taken From Allrecipes.com)

                                            By:   Allrecipes Staff

                                   When you're carving your Halloween               
                                          pumpkins, don't throw away the seeds!






Roasted pumpkin seeds have a nutty flavor and are packed with
protein and fiber. Pumpkin seeds are delicious toasted and salted,
but they're even better flavored with sweet and savory spices.
How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds

1. Rinse pumpkin seeds under cold water and pick out the pulp and
strings. (This is easiest just after you've removed the seeds from the
pumpkin, before the pulp has dried.)
2. Place the pumpkin seeds in a single layer on an oiled baking
sheet, stirring to coat. If you prefer, omit the oil and coat with
non-stick cooking spray.
3. Sprinkle with salt and bake at 325 degrees F until toasted, about
25 minutes, checking and stirring after 10 minutes.
4. Let cool and store in an air-tight container.

Why Carve Pumpkins?


The story of the Jack o'Lantern comes from Irish folklore. Jack was a
crafty farmer who tricked the Devil into climbing a tall tree. When the
Devil reached the highest branch, Jack carved a large cross in the
trunk, making it impossible for the Devil to climb down. In exchange
for help getting out of the tree, the Devil promised never to tempt
Jack with evil again. When Jack died, he was turned away from
Heaven for his sins and turned away from Hell because of his
trickery. Condemned to wander the Earth without rest, Jack carved
out one of his turnips, took an ember from the devil, and used it for a
lantern to light his way. He became known as "Jack of the Lantern."
                                                                                                           
                                      Halloween party guests will enjoy this            
                                     ooze. For a scientific presentation, pour         
                                     the ooze into clean beakers and flasks           
                                      to serve.




Orange Ooze

1 cup vanilla yogurt
1 cup orange juice
2 cups orange carbonated beverage
2/3 cup orange carbonated beverage (for each tray)

1. In a blender container combine the vanilla yogurt, orange juice,
and 2 cups orange carbonated beverage. Cover and blend until
combined.
2. Pour the mixture into ice cube trays. Freeze.
3. Just before serving, put the cubes into the blender, adding 2/3
cup of orange soda for each tray. Cover and blend until icy.

Make-Ahead Tip: Up to 3 days ahead, prepare the mixture and
freeze in ice cube trays.

Recipe from Cooksrecipe.com. Recipe provided by Better Homes and Gardens
- BHG.com a member of the Home and Family Network for the best of cooking,
gardening, decorating and more. © Copyright 2003 Meredith Corporation. All
Rights Reserved.
                                         This crispy snack is topped with a layer of         
                                                chocolate and then decorated with a           
                                              thin piping of peanut butter. A candy             
                                              spider on top would complete the image        
                                               for a creepy Halloween treat!






Spiderweb Munch

1 (12-ounce) package NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE Semi-Sweet Chocolate
Morsels
1 cup creamy peanut butter, divided use
1/3 cup powdered sugar
3 cups toasted rice cereal

1. Heat morsels and 3/4 cup peanut butter in small, heavy-duty saucepan
over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth; remove from heat. Add
sugar; stir vigorously until smooth.
2. Place cereal in large bowl. Add 1 cup melted chocolate mixture; stir
until well coated. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Using small metal
spatula, shape into 10-inch circle with slightly raised 1-inch-wide border.
Pour remaining chocolate mixture in center of circle; spread to border.
3. For the Spiderweb: Place remaining peanut butter in small, heavy-duty
plastic bag. Cut tiny corner from bag; squeeze to pipe concentric circles
on top of chocolate. Using wooden pick or tip of sharp knife, pull tip
through peanut butter from center to border. Refrigerate for 30 minutes
or until firm. Cut into wedges.

Makes 16 servings.

Recipe taken from Cooksrecipe.com
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