The meatballs were good but a little bland on their own (we used turkey). The sauce thickened up nicely but it wasn't our cup of tea. The pomegranate was a bit overwhelming. It was an easy recipe and if your family is into experimenting with flavor it's worth a try. My 3 year old who isn't a big meat eater ate several meatballs just drizzled (not coated totally) in sauce and liked them a lot.