33 Recipes with Honey That Will Have You Buzzing

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33 Recipes with Honey That Will Have You Buzzing2/33 Rustic Honey Cake 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Honey Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my boys were young, they couldn’t drink milk but they could have yogurt. This was a cake they could eat. And it’s one dessert that doesn’t taste overly sweet, which is always a nice change of pace. You can liven up the flavor with different fruits and even different types of honey. —Linda Leuer, Hamel, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 piece:

It’s high in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and so many other

248 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 257mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. In storage, honey can change color and crystallize—but check does honey ever expires. 3/33 Sheet-Pan Soy-Ginger Salmon with Veggies 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Sheet-Pan Soy-Ginger Salmon with Veggies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This salmon and veggie sheet-pan dinner is packed with umami Asian flavors and is so easy to make. It’s high in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and so many other

nutrients, but it’s so delicious!

nutrients, but it’s so delicious! We like to serve it over brown rice or quinoa. —Pamela Gelsomini, Wrentham, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked salmon with 1 cup vegetables: 426 calories, 26g fat (5g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 627mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 4/33 Baklava 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Many ethnic festivals are held in my city throughout the year. One in May is the Greek Hellenic

My family enjoys baklava—a traditional walnut strudel

Festival. My family enjoys baklava—a traditional walnut strudel. Once you learn how to make baklava, you’ll see it’s not difficult. Even working with phyllo is easier than you’d expect. Just have your ingredients ready to go and follow the directions on the package. The results are scrumptious and well worth the effort. Make sure you buy a bottle of the best honey before you start! —Judy Losecco, Buffalo, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 baklava triangle: 271 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 162mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 5/33 Grilled Nectarines with Burrata and

The classic caprese gets a sweet makeover with this inspired summer starter

Honey 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Nectarines with Burrata and Honey Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The classic caprese gets a sweet makeover with this inspired summer starter. Burrata, mint and honey are served over nectarine halves—or any stone fruit you like—in this creamy, dreamy dish. It’s one of those recipes with honey that’s unexpected and so delicious. —Anthony Gans, Hawthorne, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 160 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 60mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g

fiber), 7g protein

fiber), 7g protein. 6/33 Honey Challah 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 2 loaves (24 pieces each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I use these shiny, beautiful loaves as the centerpiece of my spread. I love the taste of honey, but you can also add chocolate chips, cinnamon, orange zest or almonds. Leftover slices of this sweet challah recipe work well in bread pudding or for French toast. —Jennifer Newfield, Los Angeles, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 125 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol,

107mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein

107mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Want to make this delicious recipe? If you don’t have fresh honey and your old jar looks thick and grainy instead, you need to learn how to decrystallize honey. 7/33 Cilantro Lime Slaw 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a refreshing take on slaw with a honey-lime vinaigrette rather than the traditional mayo. It’s a great take-along for all those summer picnics. —Emily Tyra, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 86 calories, 5g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat

fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 170mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 8/33 Honey Cornbread 44 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Honey Cornbread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Serving this moist cornbread to family and guests is a pleasure. Honey gives the bread a slightly sweet taste, and most people find it difficult to eat just one piece. —Adeline Piscitelli, Sayreville, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 318 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol,

290mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein

290mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 9/33 Honey Spice Bread 25 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 1 loaf (12 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The texture of this bread is almost like a cake, so I usually serve slices of it for dessert. The loaf looks so festive with the pretty glaze drizzled on top. —Gaye O’Dell, Binghamton, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 187 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 53mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic

Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat

Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat. 10/33 Honey-Mustard Brussels Sprouts Salad 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Honey-Mustard Brussels Sprouts Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Even if you dislike Brussels sprouts, you will love this dish. The dressing is so tasty, and it pairs amazingly with the apples, grapes and walnuts. You can also add whatever cheese, nuts or fruit you prefer. —Sheila Sturrock, Coldwater, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 170 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 177mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g

sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein

sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch. 11/33 Honey Berry Sheet Cake 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I adapted a traditional honey cake recipe for this dessert. I wanted something that would show off all our amazing local honey as well as tasty summer berries. This also works perfectly as a Fourth of July cake, with the blueberries in the top corner and the raspberries in stripes—you wouldn’t need as many blueberries, but you would need more raspberries. —Elisabeth Larsen,

The chicken is tender, juicy and so delicious!

Pleasant Grove, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 427 calories, 16g fat (1g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 212mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (44g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 12/33 Honey Mustard Chicken 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sheet-Pan Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This sheet-pan chicken is an easy gluten-free, low-carb meal ideal for busy weekdays. The chicken is tender, juicy and so delicious! It’s now on the list of our favorite meals. You can substitute any low-carb vegetable for green beans. —Denise Browning,

San Antonio, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 419 calories, 26g fat (6g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 548mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. 13/33 Spicy Honey Sriracha Game-Day Dip 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Honey Sriracha Game-Day Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 20 min Servings 12 servings (3 cups) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You can easily whip up this creamy, spicy, salty dip. For parties, I love dips in the slow cooker—just turn it to low once the dip is cooked and let your guests help themselves.

No need to worry about the dip getting cold and having to reheat it

No need to worry about the dip getting cold and having to reheat it. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 168 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 243mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 9g protein. 14/33 Baklava Thumbprint Cookies 14 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Baklava Thumbprint Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The topping on my sister-in-law’s peach cobbler was so delicious that I asked for the recipe; then I decided to use that to top a

cookie I developed with the flavors of baklava

cookie I developed with the flavors of baklava. My adult son tried one and immediately ate two more—which is unusual for him! It’s a good recipe to mix up the night before and bake fresh the next day for company. —Sharon Eshelman, Harrington, Delaware Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 168 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 106mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 15/33 Golden Honey Pan Rolls 47 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A cousin in North Carolina gave me

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