DAY Recipe

Party alert: This spicy snack is perfect with chilled sparkling wine or ice-cold beer.

Makes 2 cups.

INGREDIENTS
nonstick vegetable oil spray
2cups shelled pepitas
1/3cup sugar
1large egg white, beaten until frothy
1tablespoon chili powder
1teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2teaspoon salt
1/4teaspoon ground cumin
1/4to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne [...]

Makes 6 servings.

INGREDIENTS
3/4cup dried kidney beans
1pound beef chorizo sausages, casings removed
1large onion, chopped
2garlic cloves, minced
3cups water
214 1/2-ounce cans beef broth3cups 1/2-inch pieces peeled seeded butternut squash
1red bell pepper, finely chopped
1green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 1/4cups frozen corn kernels2/3cup shelled [...]

Makes 4 servings.

INGREDIENTS
2tablespoons whole coriander seeds
1 1/3cups fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless sourdough bread
1/2cup shelled pepitas, toasted
1teaspoon salt1/2cup all purpose flour
2large eggs
46-ounce sea bass fillets4tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
2tablespoons olive oil
lemon wedges
DIRECTIONS
Heat heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 cup raw pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 large jicama , peeled
1 1/2 lbs baby spinach, washed
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 cup pomegranate seeds

DIRECTIONS

Ina small, ungreased, frying pan over medium heat, toast the pepitas until golden brown.
Remove from the heat, add lime juice mixed with 1 teaspoon salt and shake vigorously. Cook shaking often, until the pan is dry. Set aside [...]

INGREDIENTS

2 cups pecans
3/4 cup raw pepitas (hulled green pumpkin seeds)
1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Toss together pecans, pepitas, oil, chile powder, and salt on a rimmed baking sheet, and spread in a single layer.
Bake, stirring once, until well toasted, about 10 minutes.
Let cool completley.
Mixture can be btored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to [...]