Recipes for Tu B'Shvat: Pomegranates

As one of the Seven Species pomegranates are traditional Tu B'Shvat fare. But what can you do with them aside from eating the delicious seeds? Here are a few yummy ideas.

• Mango Pomegranate Guacamole
• Ruby Yacht (pomegranate & champagne cocktail)
• Pomegranate Pilaf
• Pomegranate Syrup (which you can drizzle over stuffed dates or use to make tequila sunrises)
• Battered Chicken Wings with Pomegranate and Mango Barbecue Sauce
• Orange Blossom Cheesecake with Raspberry and Pomegranate Sauce

Also, in case you're wondering how to easily remove pomegranate seeds, here's the trick:

Cut your pomegranate in half, then hold it cut-side down in the palm of your hand over a large bowl. With your other hand use the back of a large spoon to smack the pomegranate firmly. It may take a couple whacks, but the seeds will fall out and into your bowl.

Image credit: Ruby Yacht Cocktail via Two Tarts