Toasted Pumpkin Seed and Árbol Vinaigrette
Toasting the pumpkin seeds and the chiles gives this versatile sweet and savory dressing from Sqirl in Los Angeles a wonderful smoky and toasty flavor. Slideshow: More Pumpkin Seed Recipes
Mayan Pumpkin-Seed Dip
This supereasy, thick pumpkin seed spread from the Yucatan, called sikil pak, might just be the new guacamole—it seems to be on Mexican menus all over the US. This orange zest-scented version comes from Bandalero in Washington, DC, owned by Top Chef finalist Mike Isabella. Slideshow: Amazing Party Dips
Pumpkin Seeds
While pumpkins take center stage once fall rolls around, don't neglect their delicious, crunchy seeds, which are perfect in everything from salads to desserts.