Recipes with honey

Rugelach four ways: a single cream cheese pastry dough turned into raspberry-almond crescents, layered chocolate-pecan squares, apricot pockets and honey-pecan triangles. Holiday cookie tray showstopper.

Super spicy rice and vegetables sautees green chilies, bell pepper, celery, and onion with butter and honey, then simmers brown rice with chopped apple and almonds folded in. A sweet-spicy vegetarian one-pot.

Homemade ginger ale from fresh grated ginger, lemon rind, and honey steeped in hot water then mixed with seltzer. A natural soda with real ginger heat and no artificial ingredients.

Melrose plates: chicken and pasta salad with mandarin oranges, water chestnuts and a honey-mustard poppy seed yogurt dressing. A lighter chicken-pasta luncheon salad served on lettuce.

Glazed chicken breast with julienne carrots and green pepper in a honey-mustard apple juice sauce. A one-skillet weeknight dinner served over noodles with a glossy, tangy glaze.

Strawberry angel food cake made from a box mix with strawberry soda and honey replacing the water, topped with a pink powdered sugar glaze. A semi-homemade cake with fruity flavor.

Teriyaki tofu brochettes marinate extra-firm tofu and pineapple in soy, sherry, sesame, and ginger, then grill with peppers, onion, zucchini, and mushrooms. Vegan grilling.

Glazed Carrots cooked in honey, orange juice, and ginger, finished with coarsely chopped sweet pickle. A simple side dish with a sweet-tangy twist ready in 25 minutes.

Oven-fried chicken with a balsamic-honey glaze and crispy breadcrumb coating. Five ingredients, one pan, on the table in 45 minutes. Healthier than skillet-fried with the same crunch.

Honey bran muffins sweetened with honey instead of sugar, loaded with bran cereal and raisins. Low-fat, one-bowl, and ready in 30 minutes for a wholesome breakfast.

Vegan eggplant lasagna with cornmeal-crusted oven-fried eggplant, tofu ricotta filling, and tomato sauce. No pasta, no dairy, all the layered comfort of classic lasagna.

An immune boosting formula packed with vitamin C, this smoothie combines a tropical twist with a boost of omega-3.

Dairy Hollow House almond pie with browned butter, corn syrup, honey, almond extract, and toasted almonds. Like pecan pie's nutty, elegant cousin.

Ham in champagne baked with two bottles of extra dry champagne, brown sugar, honey, ginger, and dry mustard. A showstopping holiday ham with a bubbly glaze basted every 15 minutes until lacquered.

Whole wheat honey walnut bread is a hearty bread machine loaf with toasted walnuts, a touch of honey, and a tender crumb. Just load the pan, set whole wheat mode, and let the machine do the work.

Almond paste macaroons with cornmeal for a subtle Southern grit and honey for floral sweetness. Piped, flattened, and baked on parchment until golden with chewy centers.

Thai-style marinade with soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, fresh ginger, garlic, cilantro, and citrus zest. A sweet-savory marinade for chicken and grilled meats, ready in 5 minutes.

Rhubarb sorbet sweetened with honey and brightened with orange zest, lightened with whipped egg whites. A pale pink, refreshing dessert that captures spring rhubarb at its best.

Slow cooker chicken breasts stuffed with a peanut butter and chopped peanut filling, simmered in a soy-honey-garlic sauce. Tender, slightly Thai-leaning, ready when you walk in the door. The crockpot does all the work.

My hubby has been after me for years to come up with a gluten free recipe for granola. Up until now I have just done the same thing with that suggestion as I do with suggestions regarding how I should wear my hair – ignored it.

Grilled Cornish game hens marinated in honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and white wine vinegar. Basted frequently and finished directly over charcoal for crispy skin.

Corn muffins made with yellow cornmeal, dry milk powder, and a splash of lemon juice served with whipped honey butter. A big-batch recipe that makes two dozen tender muffins.

Greek eel baked Spetses-style in a tomato, honey, and feta sauce with thyme, mint, and lemon. A rustic island dish where the rich fish meets briny cheese and sweet sun-dried tomato.

Paintbrush cookies are honey-sweetened sugar cookies decorated with edible egg yolk paint before baking. A fun kids' baking project where the painting is half the joy and the colors bake on vibrant.

Shrimp and citrus fruit salad served in hollowed pineapple boats with avocado, grapefruit, and orange in a lime-white wine dressing. A showstopping tropical presentation.

Outrageously oatmeal bread is a soft, lightly sweet bread machine loaf with rolled oats, a spoon of applesauce, and a drizzle of honey. Dump everything in, press start, and wake up to a tender sandwich loaf.

Honey spear pickles with cucumbers and onions brined overnight, then canned in a sweet honey-vinegar syrup with mustard seed, celery seed, and turmeric. A golden, sweet-tangy refrigerator or canning pickle.

Whole wheat zucchini bread sweetened with honey, loaded with wheat germ, bran, raisins, and nuts. A wholesome, no-refined-sugar quick bread that makes two loaves.

Chocolate bourbon balls are no-bake holiday treats made with crushed vanilla wafers, walnuts, honey-sweetened melted chocolate, and a splash of bourbon. A Southern Kentucky tradition.

Hawaiian nut bread loaded with bananas, crushed pineapple, honey, and cinnamon. A tropical quick bread with no refined sugar that makes two full loaves.

Adding orange juice and peel make these muffins very citrus, moist and delicious!

Sauteed shrimp in a honey cream sauce with white wine, Roma tomatoes, and fresh basil, served over fettuccine. A restaurant-quality pan sauce in under 30 minutes.

Brussels sprouts glazed with red wine, honey, and soy sauce. Simmered until tender then finished with a glossy cornstarch glaze. A savory-sweet holiday side dish.

San Francisco-style crustless honey and spice cheesecake with dark honey, ground cloves, allspice, and a shot of espresso. A dense, creamy dessert for dinner-party finales.

Sliced egg sandwich on a whole grain bun with cucumber, tomato, fresh basil, sprouts, and a honey Dijon dressing. A fresh, protein-rich lunch ready in 15 minutes.

Why wait for Thanksgiving when you can fire up the barbecue and enjoy this tantalizing turkey now!

Honey almond parfait is a frozen mousse-style dessert with whipped cream, honey-sweetened sabayon, and toasted sliced almonds. A French-inspired semifreddo that skips the ice cream machine.

This recipe came about from a need to clean out my refrigerator, I had some fruit that need to be eaten and I used them this way, the result was tart, crispy and just plain good. There are a lot of combinations of fruit you could use but this one works well.

Spicy hot dog mustard made with Dijon, yellow mustard, and honey. Three ingredients, no cooking, and sharper than anything from a squeeze bottle.

Christmas crackers are sweet honey-wheat holiday cookies stamped with cookie cutters and sprinkled with sugar. Makes 45 crispy-edged rectangles for gifting or dipping.

Orange honey mustard salad dressing whisked from orange juice concentrate, white wine vinegar, honey, dry mustard, and sunflower oil. A bright, tangy vinaigrette ready in 5 minutes.

A delicious corn bread that tastes great served with chili or soup.

Honey whole wheat oat bread with rolled oats, soy flour, and butter. A hearty, lightly sweet yeast bread that makes two loaves.

Grilled shrimp marinated in soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Jumbo shrimp on the barbie with an Asian-inspired glaze that caramelizes over hot coals.

Missouri-style grilled pork ribs with a vinegar-based marinade of chili powder, toasted cumin, brown sugar, honey, dry mustard, and paprika. Tangy, spicy, and smoke-kissed.

Grilled flank steak brushed with a homemade chili-honey barbecue sauce made from tomato sauce, vinegar, and garlic. Slice thin across the grain to serve.

Fruit tzimmes with mixed dried fruits, brown rice, and honey, thickened with a traditional einbren roux and broiled until golden. A warm Jewish holiday dessert.

Very distinctive, thse macroons are not too sweet, but are crunchy and chewy and rich with the exotic flavor of toasted pine nuts.