Honey is a wonderful addition and complement to many recipes. It contributes to a wide range of qualities to food preparation:
- Enhances browning and crisping – glaze roasted and baked foods to caramelize and bring out rich flavor.
- Enhances flavor – a natural sweetener for hot teas and cold beverages.
- Provides texture – an excellent addition in pastries and cakes making.
- Prolongs shelf-life – a natural preservative for pickles and sauces.
- Provides and retains moisture – an essential ingredient to add moisture to rich cakes and prolong moisture retention.
- Acts as a binder and emulsifier – thickens sauces, dressings, marinades, and dips.
- Adds color – contributes a delightful golden hue to sauces, dressings, jellies, and frozen desserts.
Download a few of CCBA members’ favorite recipes:
DESSERTS
Honey Ginger Cookies
Honey Oatmeal Cookies
Honey Lemon Cupcakes with Honey Cream Cheese Frosting
Honey Cinnamon Rolls with Honey Icing
Jim’s Famous Honey Oatmeal and Raisin Cookies
Honey Fudge
Jerry’s Apple Pie
Honey Crumb Cake
Suzanne’s Honey Holiday Cookies
BREADS
Honey Whole Wheat Bread
Blueberry Muffins
Lewis Family Cornbread
SALADS/ DRESSINGS & VEGETABLES
Honey Carrots
Honey Butter – and variations
Honey Garlic Vinaigrette
Peggy’s Golden Cauliflower Salad
Martha’s Honey Chicken Salad
MAIN DISHES
Honey/ Lemon Salmon
Drunken Pig
Honey Stir Fry
BEVERAGES
Chocolate Mint Tea
Kale, Fennel and Apple Salad with Honey – Cinnamon Dressing
