Sunflower Butter: 19 Sunbutter Recipes That Are Better Than Peanut Butter | Green Pumpkin Seeds Kernel

With a crackly outer dark chocolate shell and a smooth sunflower butter center, these truffles are as rich as anything Godiva can come up with but have a leg up for being vegan and Paleo-friendly. Don’t expect them to last long.

In truth, those pesky seeds can be beneficial to your health. So, too, is the rind, so think twice before tossing them out.

The size and type of pumpkin used in cooking is important, according to the chef, who says bigger is not always better for flavor and texture.

Not only is his oversized pumpkin the heaviest in North American history, but it’s also the second-heaviest pumpkin ever grown in the world. It weigh in only 96 pounds less than the holder of that title, a pumpkin grown in Germany in 2016 by a Belgian man.

Vibrant green, yellow, orange, or red fruits and vegetables are often rich sources of these protective antioxidants.

“It’s just neat to have a big pumpkin in your yard. People come and stop and look at it. The kids love it,” he said, pointing to an area out front of his home where he’s left a space for people to stop and look up into the yard and watch the pumpkin grow.

They tried winter wheat for many years in the 2000’s. Scott developed a market for a soft winter wheat that would end up in granola bars. The payback for the farmers was great and everything looked good on paper.

Rathore’s real goal, though, is to see it growing in places like India, where he grew up; places where a lot of people aren’t eating well. “A lot of these countries that do suffer from malnutrition are also cotton producers,” he says. “So I think that those countries may benefit much more from this technology.” China and India are the world’s two top cotton-growing countries.

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Remove the seeds from the oven, drizzle with the oil or butter and bake for 50 minutes, stirring several times. Sprinkle the seeds with salt or Creole spice seasoning while still hot. Let cool completely (they will continue to crisp as they cool) before using. If you don’t use them right away, store them in an airtight container.

You don’t need a reason to whip up a simple treat like these chocolate-covered dates by Maya Popovich. Medjool dates, which are rich and caramel-y on their own, are stuffed with Brazil nuts and coated in a rich dark chocolate shell. Homemade coconut whipped cream tops them off creating a decadent bite-sized dessert that’s irresistible.

Check and stir it towards the end, adding a splash more water if needs be. While it cooks, wash, peel and dice the potatoes into 2-3cm chunks. Put them in a pan of cold water. Season well with salt and bring the pan to the boil. Cook for 10-12 minutes or so, until the potatoes are soft when pierced with a sharp knife. Once cooked, drain into a colander. Leave in the colander for 2 minutes to allow excess water to evaporate.