If you’re looking to add some pizzazz to a variety of dishes on your Thanksgiving table, it’s time to consider the pomegranate. Trader Joe’s Organic Pomegranates are organically grown for us in California’s San Joaquin Valley. These ruby-hued orbs are easier than you think to open and enjoy. (The internet is loaded with how-to videos if you need some prompts.) Once you’ve harvested the seeds (more accurately known as arils), take a taste. The simultaneously sweet and tart seeds burst with bright flavor, a welcome balance to a predominately rich, heavy meal. Plus, they add a vibrant pop of color to cheeseboards, salads (like our Veggies & Greens Salad Kit, casseroles, stuffing, pie, tablescapes…

Of course, you can always enjoy this fruit all by itself, whenever you have the urge for a mouth-puckering snack.