Is a pumpkin still good if the seeds inside are rotten?

What are some good ways to cook/eat pumpkin seeds?

• I just carved a pumpkin and got a bunch of seeds out of it. I was wondering if you know how to cook them? Can you put them in the oven?

• Answer:

  Toasted Pumpkin Seeds 1 1/2 tablespoons salt 3/4 cup pumpkin seeds Preheat oven to 300 F. Remove seeds from pumpkin and wash in colander under warm water. Spread seeds on cookie sheet and sprinkle with salt (use more or less to taste). Bake 20 to 30 minutes, or until seeds are dry and crisp. Remove pan from oven with potholders. Set on heat-proof surface until seeds cool. Store in airtight container. You can adjust this recipe to make as many seeds as you like, just add or decrease salt as desired. VARIATION: Try substituting other type of salt, i.e., garlic salt, celery salt, seasoned salt, onion salt, etc. for a different taste. Toasted Spicy Pumpkin Seeds 2 cups pumpkin seeds 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon salt Preheat oven 225F. Rinse pumpkin seeds until all the pulp and strings are washed off. In a medium bowl, combine Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, melted butter and salt. Add the seeds and stir until coated. Spread out on a baking sheet and bake 1 to 2 hours, until crisp, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.