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Pomegranates: 70 Celebratory Recipes

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I actually use this book year-round, even when pomegranates aren't available at the grocery store. The author does tell you how to keep and store them, but if my whole house were a freezer, I couldn't store enough to last all year. The author lives in the Middle East, where pomegranates are plentiful, and has been a food critic and columnist for a long time. Those two qualifications probably make the difference in this book. I find a lot of pomegranate recipes are just some dish some American who recently discovered pomegrantes found out they taste good in. Kleinberg, on the other hand, went hunting down traditional uses for pomegranates in the cultures where they're a staple of the winter diet. The recipes are totally flawless (in the sense that I haven't yet found a mistake that would ruin the recipe), and everything I've tried, I've loved. There is SO much more to do with pomegranates than just toss them over desserts and salads to make them look pretty. But I didn't know that until I got this book. She even uses pomegranate juice and syrup (which you can buy at the store if you don't want to make it fresh yourself)!

I've always loved the flavor of pomegranates so when I was introduced to this cook book I was excited to try some of the recipes. Pomegranates are tasty but Kleinberg makes magic. This book offers an incredible selection of recipes that are delicious and present beautifully. At the risk of sounding irreverent I confess that the pomegranate becomes irrelevent. It is the wonderful recipes that Kleinberg offers us that has made this one of the most used cookbooks in my kitchen.

This book answered all my questions about pomegranates - it opened up a whole new world for me. I loved the friendly notes above the recipes.

The recipes were really creative - I never would have thought about putting some of those ingredients together.

Its a lovely addition to any kitchen.

As this is a delicious and very healthy fruit I enjoy cooking with it. And with this in mind, the book came in very handy. The recepies are easy to follow and the combinations of ingredients are very surprising and creative. I highly recommned this book to pomgranates lovers!

This is a refreshing book with fabulous ideas. For unique cooking recipes, try the Pomegranate Margarita and the red pepper, walnut and pomegranate dip. I've yet to find a guest who disliked a recipe I've made from this book. The recipes are straight forward. Pomegranate seeds add a delicious, unique flavor, as well as wonderful color. This is a great idea as a gift for the holidays.

I tried some of these recipes for my guests at a recent party. The dishes were unique and my happy guests talked about my hostessing skills for weeks. The buffet looked magnificent. If you want some healthy and fun recipes, try "Pomegranates" by Anne Kleinberg. Thanks Ann! (I also went on your website and got a few chuckles. When's the next book?)

I bought this cookbook as a gift for my mother.

Pomegranates grow wild here but all to frequently the question is what to do with them. When I found this book I felt that the question had just been answered. I was surprised at just how many recipes there were just for pomegranates and my mother was delighted. We haven't tried any yet since the picking season is not for a few months but we are looking forward to trying them out.

If you have a friend who loves pomegranates or love them yourself then just reading this book is a real treat. If pomegranates grow where you live as they do here, by all means, buy a copy and you will never wonder what to do with them again.

This book not only has a beautiful and enticing layout, complete with pictures that make your mouth water, but the recipes are exquisite and exotic as well. Check out the website, www.planet-pomegranate.com , for more exciting recipes and pomegranate-related extras!

Pomegranate - what a wonderful and rich fruit. To have a whole cook book full of recipes with this jewel of a fruit is a treasure. I love each and everyone of the recipes. The dishes are absolutely delicious. The little red pomegranate seeds add both flavor and color. I highly recommend the book. It's a great gift!

This book is filled with interesting information and the photos are clear and beautiful. I will be using it a lot more since we now know that pomegranates are the new wonder food. Try the Red Pepper, Walnut, and Pomegranate Dip - yummy!