What to cook: Fresh pomegranate arils are usually served as a garnish, adding color and bright notes to salads, fall stuffings, dips and soups.

If beans aren't your fancy, chop walnuts or almonds and add them to your tuna salad along with pomegranate arils or dried cranberries.

I'll also have sparkling and still water with a "toppings" bar with lemon and lime wedges, raspberries, fresh mint and pomegranate arils.