I find it sad that pumpkin seeds, or pepitas as they're known in many Spanish-speaking parts of the world, are often relegated to a one-day, post-Halloween cooking event. I want to eat sweet, salty, spiced pepitas all year long, and they’re an unsung ingredient in a lot of my favorite recipes. Everyone should have the experience of roasting hulled pumpkin seeds at least once in their life. As these are roasting, your kitchen transforms into a cozy realm of autumnal flavor. You can practically hear the crunch of dry leaves and feel the crisp chill of the season! And once the cooking is done, you have a dead-easy, highly addictive little bite in about 20 minutes, great for garnishing soups and salads.