Honey Recipes

Mojitos are the quintessential summer drink. When the fresh mint comes in strong there is nothing like a refreshing mojito at the end of a long day of gardening. We love a traditional mojito made with sugar or simple syrup, but we wondered – could…

Peach and honey jam is the perfect recipe to capture late summer sweetness in a jar. I love making jam with honey! Honey is sweeter by the ounce than sugar so you can use less of it. You also benefit from the golden, syrupy goodness…

This post was sponsored by Hood as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Summer salads are a staple on our homestead menu during gardening season. As soon as the lettuce starts producing, we…

Scones are a favorite weekend breakfast in our house. They are lower in sugar and faster to make than muffins, and they are infinitely adaptable when it comes to flavors. This honey-sweetened scone recipe skips the white sugar all together. The result is a nicely…

Whole Wheat Honey Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies. I know, it’s a mouthful. But trust me, your mouth will thank you! Chocolate chip cookies made with honey are a delicious alternative to traditional cookies, and taste just as good – if not better. This recipe is…

There is nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day than a glass of lemonade.  Sometimes, though, you just don’t want to drink a glass full of sugar. That is why we have started making lemonade at home.  We decrease the amount of sugar that…

If you are looking for a warm, hearty, and healthy way to start your morning, look no further than this simple porridge recipe.   Let’s be honest, I hesitated to use the word “porridge” when titling this recipe.  I mean “porridge” sounds a bit old fashioned…

Granola is high on my list of things to make at home instead of buying.  It is easy to throw together and can be customized in millions of ways.    Our homemade honey granola recipe is a favorite because we use our own honey and combine…

This Honey Ginger Lime Vinaigrette is a delicious combination of sweet and spicy.  It is a perfect dressing for a regular salad, but really shines on a noodle or grain bowl with an Asian theme.   Honey Ginger Lime Vinaigrette also packs a healthy punch, mixing…