Super Quick Video Tips: An Easier Way to Seed Winter Squash

You'd never guess what everyday tool works best for removing seeds—which, by the way, make for a delicious snack.

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[EugenieKitchen]

I will add more spices into the squash seeds but thanks for the ice cream scoop tip!

[Smoreofwhat]

or use a pumpkin carving scoop.... my ice cream scoop has teeth so if I tried that it'd just tear up my squash

[randydandy]

I already use an ice cream spoon to take out the guts.

[livfly]

I'm going to get a Sharp ice cream scoop for my wife today. She's a squash-aholic!