Pumpkin and Cream Cheese Muffins with Pecan Streusel
Adapted for honey from browneyedbaker Ingredients For the Cream Cheese Filling:4 ounces (113.4 g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature3T (3 tablespoons) alfalfa/wildflower honey1½ teaspoons (1.5 teaspoons) vanilla extract For the Streusel:½ cup (62.5 g) all-purpose flour⅓ cup (66.67 g) granulated sugar½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) ground cinnamon¼ cup (24.75 g) pecans, roughly chopped3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted For the Muffins:1½ cups (187.5 g) all-purpose flour1½ teaspoons (1.5 teaspoons) ground cinnamon¾ teaspoon (0.75 teaspoon) ground nutmeg½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) ground cloves½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) ground ginger¼ teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) ground allspice½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) baking soda½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) salt7/8 cup (200 g) alfalfa/wildflower honey½ 15 oz. can (245 g) organic canned pumpkin2 eggs½ cup (109 ml) + 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) vanilla extract Instructions—Makes 16Make the […]
Espresso Mocha Cupcakes
Ingredients (Cupcakes): 3/4 cup organic all purpose flour1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 1/4 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt2 tsp instant espresso mix3/4 cup honey We used Espresso Love 2 large eggs1/2 cup Greek yogurt1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract For espresso buttercream: 2 1/2 sticks butter2 1/2 cups […]
Baklava
3 cups finely chopped pecans, walnuts, almonds or combination 2 t. ground cinnamon ½ t. ground nutmeg ¼ t. ground cloves 1 ½ c. butter melted* 1 package of phyllo dough Honey Syrup: 1 ½ c. sugar 1 ½ c. water 2 T. lemon juice ¾ c. honey To make the Baklava prepare honey syrup. […]
Chocolate Mousse Oranges
Ingredients: 6 oranges 6 oz. bittersweet or dark chocolate 3 eggs, separated 1/3 c. orange blossom honey 1 t. orange extract 3/4-1 c. whipping cream Directions: To make the Chocolate Mousse Oranges cut each orange in half, cross-wise. Scoop out the insides and save for the Buttermilk Waffles with Honey Whipped Cream. Set the halves […]
Grilled Colorado Peaches with Honey Balsamic Glaze
½ c. plus 2 T. honey ¼ c. balsamic vinegar ½ t. vanilla 1 8 oz. container crème fraiche or sour cream 6 firm but ripe peaches, halved or quartered For the Grilled Colorado Peaches whisk ½ c. honey, vinegar, and vanilla in a small bowl. Mix remaining 2 T. honey and the crème fraiche […]
Grilled Stone Fruit with Honeyed Goat Cheese
6-8 ripe peaches, apricots, nectarines or plums halved and pitted 1 lemon, cut in half 1 c. soft goat cheese 6 T. honey, divided Stir goat cheese with 3 T. honey. To make the Grilled Stone Fruit rub fruit with lemon to prevent discoloring. Grill, cut side down, on a well oiled grill over medium […]
Honey Cake
1 lb. honey 2 c. strong hot black coffee (can use decaf if prefer) 1 1/2 c. sugar 1 grated apple (optional) 4 eggs 1/2 c. oil shot of whiskey (opt) 2 Tbsp baking soda 2 tsp. baking powder 5 1/2 c. flour 2 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. grated lemon rind 1 tsp. nutmeg slivered […]
Honey Pumpkin Pie
8 servings 1 can (16 oz.) solid pack pumpkin or 1 pie pumpkin from your very own garden 1 c. evaporated lowfat milk ¾ c. honey 3 eggs, lightly beaten 2 T all-purpose flour 1 t. ground cinnamon ½ t. ground ginger ½ t. dark rum or rum extract Pastry for 9” single pie crust […]
Lemon Honey Cheesecake Squares
6 large or 12 ½ size graham crackers 2.5 T. sugar 3 T. butter, melted 2 packages cream cheese (I use low-fat) 2 large eggs 4 t. fresh grated lemon zest 2 T. fresh lemon juice ½ c. honey Preheat oven to 325 degrees. To make the lemon honey cheesecake squares crumble graham crackers into […]
Peaches and Cream Shortcakes with Cornmeal Orange Biscuits
Peaches and Cream Shortcakes (Adapted for honey from the Bon Appetit Cookbook) Biscuits: ¼ c. sugar 1 ½ t. grated orange peel 1 ½ c. flour ½ c. yellow cornmeal 3 T. packed light brown sugar 1 T. baking powder ½ t. salt ½ c. well chilled unsalted butter, cut into ½ inch cubes 2/3 […]