Recipes with honey

Oyster stir-fry with fresh shucked oysters, ginger, sesame, and sherry, finished with a bright honey-lemon sauce over crisp bok choy. Restaurant-style Cantonese seafood done in 30 minutes.

Frozen peanut butter ice cream pie with a chocolate wafer crust, toasted cashews, and clover honey. Top each slice with warm fudge for a no-bake dessert that hits creamy, crunchy, and chocolate-deep in one bite.

Whole wheat date and almond bread machine loaf: hearty oat, whole wheat and bread flour base studded with sweet chopped dates and toasted almonds. Healthy breakfast bread, hands-off.

Traditional Native American fry bread with lard makes pillowy, golden rounds that puff and crisp in hot oil. Serve warm with honey drizzle or powdered sugar for authentic Indian tacos or sweet frybread.

Creamy chocolate tofu pie blends melted chocolate, honey, and silken tofu into a rich mousse-like filling in a graham crust. A four-ingredient no-bake dessert that tastes indulgent.

Green pea phyllo purses: crisp phyllo pouches stuffed with a bright Indian-spiced pea filling of ginger, jalapeño, cilantro, and mint. An elegant vegetarian appetizer.

Ham and waffle sandwich topped with caramelized honey-butter apples and a warm honey-apple syrup. Sweet, savory, and ready in 25 minutes using frozen waffles and deli ham.

Old-fashioned raisin pastries: flaky pie-dough half-moons stuffed with ground raisins, nuts, and citron in a honey-cinnamon-jelly filling. Hand pies for the holiday cookie box.

Grilled spareribs with homemade Creole mustard sauce, a cumin-cayenne dry rub, and a sticky honey glaze. Three layers of Cajun-style flavor build bark, bite, and a sweet-spicy caramelized finish.

With the homemade curry paste, you will fall in love with this Indian-inspired, succulent and delicious chicken dish.

Grilled shark steak basted with a quick teriyaki-style sauce of honey, lemon juice, garlic, and sesame seeds. Firm, meaty fish that holds up beautifully on the grill.

Fiery shrimp curry with a lemongrass, ginger, and chili paste simmered in coconut milk, lime juice, and mirin. A quick Southeast Asian-style dinner ready in 25 minutes.

Homemade salsa verde with tangy tomatillos, jalapeño, garlic, and fresh cilantro blended into a bright green sauce. Quick blender recipe ready in 15 minutes for tacos, enchiladas, and tortilla chips.

Egg-free bran muffins packed with grated carrots, dried apricots, raisins, and walnuts. Made with whole-wheat flour, orange juice, and honey for naturally sweet, low-fat muffins.

Sun nut bread baked in the bread machine: a blend of whole wheat and bread flour with toasted sunflower seeds, honey, and applesauce. A hearty, seedy sandwich loaf with no added oil.

Sweet and sour lentils with brown rice simmer in a tangy honey-tamari-ginger sauce with sauteed onion and celery. A hearty vegetarian one-bowl dinner with plant-protein backbone.

Chewy orange granola cookies loaded with oats, raisins, sunflower seeds, and honey. Flavored with orange juice concentrate, cinnamon, and cloves for a spiced citrus twist.

Carob brownies sweetened with honey instead of sugar, mixed entirely in a food processor with butter and walnuts. A naturally sweeter, caffeine-free alternative to chocolate brownies.

Honey peanut butter cup cookies loaded with chopped peanut butter cups and chocolate chips in a cocoa-laced dough. Sweetened with honey and brown sugar for a chewy, fudgy cookie.

Whole wheat sweet potato biscuits with honey, apple juice, and walnuts. Dairy-free vegetarian biscuits with a tender crumb and nutty crunch.

Caramel pecan bars with a buttery shortbread crust topped with pecan halves in a honey-brown sugar caramel finished with cream. Makes 50 bars from one jelly roll pan.

Poppy seed rolls with a rich sour cream yeast dough filled with honey-stir-fried poppy seeds, raisins, candied orange peel, and meringue, rolled jelly-roll style and iced with lemon glaze.

Roasted pork tenderloin braised with Granny Smith apples, onions, garlic, honey, and white wine vinegar. A sweet-savory fall dinner with a rustic apple gravy.

Low-fat honey bran muffins made with egg whites, skim milk, and wheat bran soaked in boiling water. Lightly sweet with honey and brown sugar. Small batch of six.

Creamy yogurt salad dressing with honey, mustard, and apple cider vinegar. Five minutes, six ingredients, and no mayo needed for a tangy, lighter dressing.

Pan-fried trout draped in a silky cream sauce with honey, lemon, and toasted almonds. A rustic European-style fish supper that feels indulgent but comes together quickly.

Bread machine whole wheat loaf with cracked wheat cereal, wheat germ, honey, and powdered milk. A triple-wheat hearty sandwich bread that goes from pantry to slice with the push of a button.

Experimentation led Mary Ann Zarczynski of Franklin to create this recipe, which she described as "very rich and delicious."

Honey-mint lemonade made by steeping fresh mint in a hot honey syrup, then mixing with fresh lemon juice. Naturally sweetened, refreshing, and only 4 real ingredients.

One-skillet honey mustard chicken simmered with canned peaches and green onions in a sweet-tangy Dijon sauce. Six ingredients and ready in under 40 minutes.

Bread machine rosemary whole wheat focaccia topped with caramelized red onion and parmesan. A nutty, herb-scented Italian flatbread made hands-free in your bread machine.

Orange-pecan dressing with fresh OJ, honey, chopped pecans, mustard, and celery salt. A fruity, nutty vinaigrette that shakes together in 5 minutes. Great on spinach and grain salads.

Coiled honey almond twist bread made with basic sweet dough, topped with a buttery honey-almond glaze that caramelizes as it bakes. A pull-apart breakfast or brunch bread.

Soft honey walnut drop cookies with sour cream, flaked coconut, and vanilla. Chewy, cakey, and lightly sweet with a walnut half pressed on top of each one.

Spicy cranberry relish sweetened with honey and simmered with a whole chopped orange, ginger, cinnamon, and cardamom. A warmly spiced, refined-sugar-free relish for Thanksgiving turkey and beyond.

Chocolate yeast loaf: deep cocoa bread studded with walnuts and raisins, boosted by a touch of coffee that sharpens the chocolate. Soft, lightly sweet, and incredible toasted with butter and honey.

Milk and honey casserole bread with whole wheat flour baked in a round dish instead of a loaf pan. A no-knead yeast bread with a soft, tender crumb sweetened with honey.

This simple side works with various meat main dishes.

Honey-sweetened date and banana cake with sunflower seeds, walnuts, and an optional coconut-honey topping. No refined sugar in this wholesome one-pan cake made with multi-blend flour.

Ice Box Cookies: Ice box cookies are a boon for the busy person because they can be prepared in advance and stored in the freezer until needed. Just slice and bake when desired, and you have a great home made cookie.

Honey Bunnies are sweet yeast rolls shaped like rabbits, brushed with a honey-butter glaze, and decorated with raisin eyes. A fun Easter or holiday baking project.

Chewy oatmeal raisin cookies sweetened with honey and a hint of orange zest. A soft, golden drop cookie made with oats, raisins, and a double sweetener base.

An instant favorite, these dessert bars are full of flavor!

Moroccan chicken skewers glazed with honey, cumin, and apple cider vinegar, broiled golden and served over sauteed bell peppers, baby carrots, cilantro, and garlic.

Slow-simmered corned beef brisket finished under the broiler with a sticky honey-Dijon and orange juice glaze. Tender, tangy, and caramelized, this is a St. Patrick's Day showpiece that serves 8.

Bread machine oat-wheat bagel bread with cinnamon and honey. A chewy, bagel-inspired loaf with oat flour and whole wheat that comes together by dumping everything in and pressing start.

Caribbean-inspired grilled Cornish hens marinated in dark rum, lime juice, honey, and garlic, crusted with crushed coriander and peppercorns. Bold tropical flavors from the grill.

Homemade papaya chutney simmered with fresh and ground ginger, honey, cilantro, and warm spices. A sweet-tangy condiment for curries, grilled meats, and cheese boards.