Herbed Pumpkin Seeds

2 cups raw, whole pumpkin seeds
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon dried basil

Rinse seeds well in cold water, removing all of the fibrous strings, and pat thoroughly dry. Transfer to a large bowl and add the oil, salt, rosemary and basil, stirring well to coat. Spread seeds on a baking sheet in a single layer.

Bake at 350 degrees F until crisp and golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Taste for seasoning add more salt if desired.

Yield: 2 cups

For Spicy Seeds: Use 1 teaspoon salt and 2 teaspoons chili powder.

For Indian Seeds: Use 1 tablespoons curry powder, a pinch of cayenne pepper and 1 teaspoon salt.