: an exterior covering or appendage of some seeds (as of the yew) that develops after fertilization as an outgrowth from the ovule stalk
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Pomegranate juice and pomegranate liqueur are added to the foundational trio of tequila, lime, and orange liqueur—serve in a salty-sweet rimmed glass garnished with lime wheels and pomegranate arils.
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Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
Top with the chilled Prosecco and sprinkle with pomegranate arils.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2024
Remove at least part of the fleshy seed coat, the aril, from the seed.
—Melinda Myers, Journal Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2024
The arils do not cook well, so they must be added cool, raw and last-minute, once the cranberry sauce has come to room temperature or been chilled.
—Aleksandra Crapanzano / Photographs By F. Martin Ramin/the Wall Street Journal, Food Styling By Kim Ramin , WSJ, 10 Nov. 2023
Their sweet-tart seeds (called arils) can be incorporated into all kinds of recipes to add a dash of color, flavor, and texture to salads, meats, sauces, grains, and desserts.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2024
Firm, cool arils wake up the palate, particularly pleasing when the rest of the meal is warm and rich.
—Aleksandra Crapanzano / Photographs By F. Martin Ramin/the Wall Street Journal, Food Styling By Kim Ramin , WSJ, 10 Nov. 2023
The arils have skin softening and hydration benefits.
—Jillian Brewster, Redbook, 17 Aug. 2023
Finish and serve: Divide yogurt mixture evenly among 6 bowls, and top evenly with citrus segments, Peanut Crumble, and pomegranate arils.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2023
Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
Top with the chilled Prosecco and sprinkle with pomegranate arils.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2024
Remove at least part of the fleshy seed coat, the aril, from the seed.
—Melinda Myers, Journal Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2024
The arils do not cook well, so they must be added cool, raw and last-minute, once the cranberry sauce has come to room temperature or been chilled.
—Aleksandra Crapanzano / Photographs By F. Martin Ramin/the Wall Street Journal, Food Styling By Kim Ramin , WSJ, 10 Nov. 2023
Their sweet-tart seeds (called arils) can be incorporated into all kinds of recipes to add a dash of color, flavor, and texture to salads, meats, sauces, grains, and desserts.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2024
Firm, cool arils wake up the palate, particularly pleasing when the rest of the meal is warm and rich.
—Aleksandra Crapanzano / Photographs By F. Martin Ramin/the Wall Street Journal, Food Styling By Kim Ramin , WSJ, 10 Nov. 2023
The arils have skin softening and hydration benefits.
—Jillian Brewster, Redbook, 17 Aug. 2023
Finish and serve: Divide yogurt mixture evenly among 6 bowls, and top evenly with citrus segments, Peanut Crumble, and pomegranate arils.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2023
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