12 Honey Recipes That Will Make You Fall in Love with This Natural Sweetener
Honey is more than just a sweetener; it’s a versatile ingredient that can elevate both savory and sweet dishes. From glazes and marinades to desserts and beverages, honey adds a unique flavor that complements a variety of cuisines. In this article, we’ve gathered 12 irresistible honey recipes that showcase its natural sweetness and health benefits. Get ready to fall in love with honey all over again as you discover these delightful and easy-to-make dishes!
Copycat Honey Baked Ham Recipe
This copycat Honey Baked Ham recipe is insanely delicious and will definitely help you save money on your holiday meal. Juicy and tender spiral ham gets extra flavor with a caramelized and sticky layer of butter and sweet honey glaze.
Lemon Honey Chicken Sheet Pan Meal
Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken is the perfect weeknight meal. Minimal prep, one pan, and on the table in less than 30 minutes! Juicy chicken, crisp tender veggies, a sweet and tangy honey lemon sauce, and seasoned with a homemade spice mix.
Easy Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks (Honey Soy)
These Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks are seasoned with a simple honey soy marinade made with only 5 ingredients, then baked until golden brown perfection. This easy chicken recipe turns boring chicken legs into a scrumptious dinner masterpiece! A crowd pleasing, kid-friendly meal!
Pork Carnitas
We like to call these Mexican Pork Carnitas “the absolute best carnitas you’ll ever eat in your whole life.” Yes, they’re that good. The meat is flavorful and super tender with lots of magical crispy bits. You’ll love it!
Loukoumades: Greek and Cypriot Honey Donuts Recipe
Loukoumades are a delightful dessert from Cyprus and Greece. They are fried donuts coated in honey and sprinkled with cinnamon and walnuts.
Honey Barbecue Chicken Pizza
This Honey Barbecue Chicken Pizza is a homemade version of a Pizza Hut specialty that kicks some major pizza booty. Honey, Barbecue Sauce and Garlic are the basis for this ooey, gooey cheesy pizza topped with grilled chicken, green onions, honey, and sesame seeds.
Fried Feta Cheese with Phyllo Dough and Honey
This 5-Minute appetizer is the BEST way to enjoy a quick taste of Greece! This feta cheese wrapped in phyllo dough, cooked in olive oil, and then drizzled with honey and sesame seeds will impress anyone you serve it to. Enjoy it with pita chips, tomatoes, or even by itself.
Honey Walnut Shrimp
Skip the heavy, greasy takeout and make a better-for-you version of the Honey Walnut Shrimp. This crispy but tender shrimp in a creamy honey sauce is one of our restaurant favorites, made even better at home!
Honey Garlic Pork Chops
These crispy honey garlic pork chops are delicious, packed with flavor, and are a perfect addition to your family dinner any night of the week! Double-coated pork chops are crispy on the outside while still tender and moist inside, then coated with our sweet honey garlic sauce. They’re easy to make and super tasty!
Chicken Kabobs with Bacon and Honey Mustard
Chicken Kabobs with Bacon and Honey Mustard are the perfect savory and sweet combo. The chicken is marinaded in a homemade, simple, honey mustard sauce and then grilled on a Kabob with bacon weaving through it. These kabobs make the perfect summertime meal on the grill.
Honey Balsamic Glazed Gingerbread Spice Meatballs
These Gingerbread Spice Meatballs are a match made in heaven between deliciously tender meatballs and your favorite gingerbread spice – all topped off with the best Honey-Balsamic Glaze. Perfect as an appetizer for a Holiday dinner party or as part of your Christmas Smörgåsbord.
Honey Cake Recipe
This Honey Cake Recipe is perfect for a spring dessert. If you want a light and sunshine-y dessert to celebrate some warmer weather, this honey cake is the way to do it! The sheet cake can then be topped with Honey Cream Cheese Frosting for a delightful finish!