20 Recipes That Get a Seriously Sweet Upgrade from Honey
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There are a lot of good reasons to keep honey around. Though it's part of a decent hair conditioner and it makes a great home remedy for coughs, honey is first and foremost a fantastic sweetener. It makes a great ingredient for cocktails, is essential in glazes, and always adds depth to salad dressings. In fact there are dozens of ways to cook with honey. Here are 20 of our most favorite ways to use honey when cooking.
Honey Mustard-Glazed Canadian Bacon
Honey mustard is a great dip for pretzels, but if you want to make breakfast really sing, try using it as a glaze on Canadian bacon.
Ham with Bee-Sting Glaze
Honey-glazed ham is a classic of course. This recipe ups the ante with a touch of spice.
Marinated Melon with Mint and Lime Zest
Mint-infused honey brings out all the flavor when it's used to marinate a melon ball salad.
Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Mushrooms and Peppers
Honey and soy are a natural pairing for a savory glaze over meat and fish.
Rosemary-Infused Honey
For an inspired upgrade to your standard jar of the good stuff, try infusing it with a few sprigs of rosemary—or any favorite herb.
Honey-Drizzled Citrus Salad
A lime-honey dressing turns these granola-dusted fruit slices into an irresistible side dish.
Grapefruit, Honey, and Rosemary Smash
Like a ready-made simple syrup, honey is the perfect addition to the bar cart for any home cocktail maker.
Heirloom Tomato Salad
A touch of honey and a little Champagne vinegar take peak summer tomatoes and make them ethereal.
Corn Salad with Bacon and Honey
Honey adds both body and sweet depth to this unbeatable side dish.
Skillet Cornbread with Honey Butter
This cornbread is very good. But if we're being honest, it's just a vehicle for the amazing flavor of honey butter.
Honey Nut Cheerio Turnovers
The icing-like spread on these delicious dessert-like treats is a combo of honey, sour cream, and confectioner's sugar. It's unbelievably good.
Grilled Artichokes with Harissa-Honey Dip
The rich, spicy-sweet dip is what takes these smokey grilled artichokes to the next level.
Green Tea Honey Frozen Yogurt
Green tea's bitter overtones are tamed by the more complex sweetness of honey in this delicious homemade fro-yo.
Rosemary-Infused Honey Sidecars
Honey, cognac, and an infusion of rosemary—this sweet, boozy drink is great for the holidays or any time.
Grilled Summer Squash With Lemon-Scallion Dressing
Smokey grilled squash is never a bad idea, but it's the spicy honey dressing that makes it amazing.
Honey-Poached Oranges
Cooked in sweet honey with fragrant winter spices, oranges make a sumptuous topping for vanilla ice cream or other goodies.
Honey-Roasted Chicken Breasts with Preserved Lemon and Garlic
This is one of Whendi Rose Grad's favorite ways to enjoy the honey she and her husband produce at Big Island Bees in Hawai'i.
Hot Toddy with Charred Oranges
Honey is a staple part of any hot toddy. In this elevated version, fall spices add lots of depth.
Green Salad with Turnips, Strawberries, and Pepitas
This spring salad gets a big flavor boost from the honey-lemon vinaigrette.
Pecan, Hazelnut, and Coconut Tart
Honey makes a great baking companion, acting as the gooey filling holding together this nutty tart.
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