10 Honey Recipes: So Good, They’re Heavenly

Welcome, friends, to our family’s collection of Ten Honey Recipes that are so easy to prepare that they’ll remind you of home-cooked goodness! We’ve been busy bees in our kitchen, perfecting these tasty dishes that showcase honey, nature’s sweet gift. 

From main courses to no-bake treats, these recipes will surely bring a smile to your face and create lasting memories with your loved ones. Each of these honey recipes uses baking, stovetop, or no-bake cooking methods and recommends the type of honey to use. 

So, gather your family and join us on this culinary adventure as we explore the comforting and wholesome flavors our honey-infused recipes offer. Let’s create some heavenly moments together!

Main Courses

Discover our exquisite collection of main courses, featuring tender meats and seafood glazed with unique kinds of honey, such as Alfalfa, Orange Blossom, and Wild Blackberry, for a symphony of flavors you won’t forget.

Honey Glazed Salmon

Indulge in our Honey Glazed Salmon, where the rich sweetness of Avocado Blossom Honey perfectly complements the tender, flaky fish, creating an irresistible symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

Recommended Honey: Heavenly Honey Co. Avocado Blossom Honey

Ingredients:

• Four hand sized Salmon Fillets
• 1/3 cup Heavenly Honey Co. Avocado Blossom Honey
• 1/3 cup salted butter
• 1 tbsp. fresh ginger – finely chopped

Instructions:

1. In a 12” skillet brown all the butter.  Once the butter is brown, add the finely chopped fresh ginger.
2. Turn the heat off for a couple minutes, then add all the honey. 
3. Place Salmon Fillets in this mixture and cook over medium heat, spooning the mixture over the fish while it cooks.

Note:  if your fish has skin, cook skin side down.  If you don’t like the skin on your fish, you can flip when cooked half way and remove the skin when it starts to peel up.

Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts

Savor the succulent Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts, featuring the delightful essence of Orange Blossom Honey, infusing the dish with a vibrant zest that will tantalize your taste buds.

Recommended Honey: Heavenly Honey Co. Orange Blossom Honey

Ingredients:

• Four boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup Heavenly Honey Co. Orange Blossom Honey
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, and melted butter in a small bowl.
3. Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour honey mustard mixture over them, ensuring each piece is well coated.
4. Season with salt and pepper, and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through and juices run clear.
5. Serve immediately, spooning the sauce from the baking dish over the chicken.

Stovetop Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Dive into our Stovetop Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs, made with luscious Wild Blackberry Honey, creating a mouthwatering balance of sweet and savory notes that will satisfy you utterly.

Recommended Honey: Heavenly Honey Co. Wild Blackberry Honey

Ingredients:

• Six bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Two tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup Heavenly Honey Co. Wild Blackberry Honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup minced garlic
• Two tablespoons of rice vinegar
• One tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions:

1. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat vegetable oil. Add chicken thighs, skin-side down, and cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. Whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and rice vinegar in the same skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
4. Whisk together cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Slowly pour the slurry into the skillet, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
5. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, coating them with the sauce. Simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
6. Serve the chicken thighs with sauce, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Side Dishes

Elevate your meal with our tantalizing honey-infused sides, where the earthy, floral, and sweet notes of Wildflower and Sage Honey transform simple vegetables into delectable culinary experiences.

Honey Roasted Carrots

Experience the comforting warmth of our Honey Roasted Carrots, sweetened with Buckwheat Honey, which adds a hint of floral charm and transforms a simple dish into a delightful treat.

Recommended Honey: Heavenly Honey Co. Buckwheat honey

Ingredients:

• 1 pound carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise
• 1/4 cup Heavenly Honey Co. Buckwheat honey
• Two tablespoons of olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Toss carrots with honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until evenly coated.
3. Arrange carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Roast for 25-30 minutes or until carrots are tender and caramelized. Serve warm.

Stovetop Honey Glazed Carrots and Parsnips

Relish the hearty Stovetop Honey Glazed Carrots and Parsnips, enhanced by the earthy sweetness of Wildflower Honey, creating a wholesome and delectable medley that will excite your palate.

Recommended Honey: Heavenly Honey Co. Wildflower Honey

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sliced carrots
• 2 cups sliced parsnips
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup Heavenly Honey Co. Wildflower Honey
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add carrots and parsnips, stirring to coat.
2. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
3. Stir in honey, and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes or until the vegetables are glazed and caramelized.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.

Delightful Desserts

Indulge in our delightful desserts, showcasing the enchanting combination of honey and aromatic ingredients like cinnamon and lavender, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with elegance and finesse.

Honey Cinnamon Banana Bread

Lose yourself in the comforting embrace of our Honey Cinnamon Banana Bread, enriched with Orange Blossom Honey, offering a divine balance of warm, spicy aromas and velvety sweetness that will have you coming back for seconds.

Recommended Honey: Heavenly Honey Co. Orange Blossom Honey

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• One teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Heavenly Honey Co. Orange Blossom Honey
• Two large eggs
• Three ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/4 cup milk
• One teaspoon cinnamon
• One teaspoon of vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter and honey until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Stir in mashed bananas, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes clean. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Honey Lavender Shortbread Cookies

Indulge in the delicate, buttery goodness of our Honey Lavender Shortbread Cookies, infused with the captivating floral notes of Lavender Honey, which create a sophisticated treat perfect for teatime or a luxurious dessert.

Recommended Honey: Heavenly Honey Co. Lavender Honey

 Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup Heavenly Honey Co. Lavender Honey
• Two tablespoons dried lavender flowers, finely chopped.

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter and honey until smooth. Stir in chopped lavender flowers.
3. Gradually add the dry and wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
4. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Roll out the dough to a 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut out cookies using a 2-inch round cookie cutter and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Honey and Brown Butter Banana Topping

Discover the irresistible Meadowfoam Honey and Brown Butter Banana Topping, a delectable dessert blending sweet, rich flavors. Locally-sourced honey meets nutty brown butter and caramelized bananas for a heavenly treat. Perfect atop ice cream, pancakes, or toast, this indulgent topping promises a taste of dessert paradise with each bite.

Recommended Honey: Heavenly Honey Co. Meadowfoam Honey

Ingredients:

• 4 tbsp. salted butter
• 2 tbsp. Heavenly Honey Company Meadowfoam honey
• 3 Semi-ripe bananas (sliced into 1/2” pieces)

Instructions:

1. In a skillet, brown the butter, then add the honey and bananas.  
2. Cook over med/high heat until caramelized stirring only occasionally.
3. Add to your favorite waffles, pancakes, and ice cream!

No-Bake Treats For On-The-Go

Enjoy our range of tasty no-bake treats featuring the refreshing flavors of Avocado Blossom and Creamy Sunflower Honey, offering nourishing, energy-boosting bites that’ll leave you craving more.

No-Bake Honey Nut Granola Bars

Crunch into our No-Bake Honey Nut Granola Bars, bursting with the refreshing flavor of Clover Honey, offering a nourishing and energizing snack that’s simply impossible to resist.

Recommended Honey: Heavenly Honey Co. Clover Honey

Ingredients:

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
• 1/2 cup Heavenly Honey Co. Clover Honey
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• One teaspoon of vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine rolled oats and chopped nuts.
2. In a small bowl, combine butter and brown sugar. Cook in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
3. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
4. Pour the honey mixture over the oat and nut mixture, stirring until well combined.
5. Press the mixture firmly into a greased 8×8-inch pan. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
6. Cut into bars and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

No-Bake Honey Almond Butter Energy Bites

Revel in the wholesome goodness of our No-Bake Honey Almond Butter Energy Bites, enriched with the smooth, nutty sweetness of Creamy Sunflower Honey, providing a delightful pick-me-up that will keep you fueled throughout the day.

Recommended Honey: Creamy Sunflower Honey

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup almond butter
• 1/2 cup Heavenly Honey Co. Creamy Sunflower Honey
• 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Combine rolled oats, almond butter, honey, shredded coconut, ground flaxseed, and mini chocolate chips in a large bowl. Stir until well combined.
2. Using your hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
3. Store energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

10 Honey Recipes Conclusion

In conclusion, unfiltered raw honey offers many health benefits. It adds a unique touch to various dishes, making them heavenly and irresistible. The ten honey recipes we’ve shared with you, from main courses and sides to desserts and no-bake treats, showcase the versatility and richness of unfiltered honey.

Using the recommended types of honey in each recipe, you can elevate your culinary creations to a new level of flavor and satisfaction. So, go ahead and indulge in these delightful recipes that are perfect for any occasion, and discover the magic of unfiltered raw honey in your cooking.