Pumpkins are a key ingredient in some wonderful recipes – not to mention jack-o’lanterns – but what can you do with the seeds? Roast ‘em!
For many recipes, tomatoes can be cooked with their skins and seeds, but there are some, especially certain tomato sauce recipes, which turn out better if the tomatoes have been peeled and seeded – this results in a smoother, more easily digestible sauce. Try these easy steps for peeling and seeding tomatoes.
Beans and legumes are an excellent source of protein and a staple of many vegetarian diets. The drawback is that they take a long time to prepare, but once you know the techniques, you’ll find it’s not difficult at all: How to soak and cook beans and legumes
