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Whether they’re toasted and ground up for soups, used as a seasoning, sprinkled whole in a salad or on top of baked goods, pumpkins seeds add complex nutty flavor to any recipe. Oh, and they also make an irresistible snack when toasted in their shells—a good excuse to throw a pumpkin carving party!—and dressed up with endless flavor combinations like curry and mint or chorizo and smoked paprika. But you don’t have to wait for fall to try out these recipes. Keep reading for 13 pumpkins seed recipes to start making ahead of the season.