24 Pomegranate Recipes You'll Be Making All Fall

A topping of pomegranate seeds, sliced mandarins, and toasted coconut makes this cardamom-spiced buttermilk panna cotta versatile enough for breakfast and dessert.

Pomegranate as a pizza topping? You bet! The colorful, crunchy seeds make a lovely foil for eggplant, pistachios, feta, and cilantro.

Pomegranate pulls double duty in this veggie dish—the juice goes in the braising liquid, and the seeds are scattered over the top.

Pomegranate juice and red wine compose a rich ruby-red sauce for tender beef short ribs. Garnish with jewel-like pomegranate seeds just before serving—they give tang and color and make the dish look fancy in a flash.

Look at that color! Whipping up this brightly flavored syrup is a cinch. Just simmer pomegranate juice and sugar, then stir in lime juice.

A fragrant, colorful pilaf of basmati rice, dates, pomegranate seeds, and pistachios makes a tasty side dish. Here it's served with Spice-Rubbed Lamb.

Gussy up white or rose wine with pomegranate, apples, and honey for a party-perfect (and Rosh Hashanah-friendly!) autumn sangria.

Pair cool, crisp leaves of faintly bitter endive with sweet fennel, crunchy walnuts, and tart pomegranate seeds for a masterpiece of a special-occasion salad.

A winter salad for the ages! Kale is simply dressed with fresh ginger, lime juice, and olive oil, and pomegranate, red onion, and toasted walnuts add brightness and crunch.

Add tropical flavor to a nutrient-rich sweet potato by topping it with cilantro, coconut flakes, and pomegranate seeds.

Reduce pomegranate juice until it's thick and syrupy to create a burnished glaze for roast chicken, then decorate with ruby-red pomegranate seeds and thyme sprigs for serving.

Golden raisins, parsley leaves, and ruby-red pomegranate seeds add color to this fiber-rich bulgur salad.

Charred bell peppers, pitted dates, and toasted walnuts topped with juicy pomegranate seeds make a savory dip, perfect for whole-wheat pita bread.

Add some color to a gray day with the brilliant red hues of pomegranates, beets, and apples in this main-course salad.

Sweet-tart fruits add jolts of flavor to chewy steel-cut oatmeal.

Cauliflower (both regular and Romanesco), sweet potatoes, and Brussels sprouts are roasted until sweet and tender. Just before serving, the vegetables are drizzled with a sweet vinaigrette of pomegranate juice and olive oil, and sprinkled with pomegranate seeds.

Pomegranate seeds and juice add a touch of seasonal freshness to traditional cranberry sauce.

Upend your snack routine with this sophisticated little number. Ripe pears are filled with fresh goat cheese, drizzled with honey, and sprinkled with pomegranate seeds.

Pomegranate seeds add bright pops of flavor to this hearty grain bowl. Meaty chickpeas and tangy Greek yogurt complete the dish.

Ordinary celery becomes a scene-stealing salad when you toss it with fresh parsley, sherry vinaigrette, and gemlike pomegranate seeds.

Looking for a gorgeous fall dinner recipe? This is it! Garnished with bright pomegranate seeds and parsley, it's the perfect, delicious meal for a special occasion.

This festive relish could double as a Christmas centerpiece with its bright red and green colors. Serve on a rich piece of meat, like beef, or something a little gamier such as duck.

Often called arancini, these crumb-coated risotto balls are a popular Italian appetizer. Here, juicy little pomegranate seeds offset the richness of the risotto's Parmesan and fontina cheeses.

A one-bowl stunner that feeds your entire family. Layers of coconut custard, lady fingers, and pomegranate gelatin pile up high in this delicious fall dessert. Save time when the big holidays roll around by making this trifle up to three days in advance (it gives the flavors time to mix and mingle!).