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Pecan Pie Bars With Shortbread Crust


Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup Sue Bee® Honey
  • 3/4 cup cold butter
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons whipping cream

Directions

  • Set oven to 350 F, set oven rack to second-lowest position.
  • Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
  • In a processor blend all ingredients until mixture begins to form small clumps.
  • Sprinkle the mixture into prepared baking pan.
  • Lightly press the mixture down with a spatula (do not pat down too much).
  • Bake in the second-lowest oven rack for 20 minutes until golden.
  • Meanwhile prepare the filling/topping: In a heavy saucepan melt butter and stir in brown sugar, honey and whipping cream; simmer mixture for about 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in chopped pecans.
  • Pour the pecan mixture over hot shortbread crust and spread evenly in the pan.
  • Bake on the second-lowest oven rack for about 20-22 minutes.
  • Cool completely in the pan. These bars will cut better if refrigerated.

Oatmeal Blueberry Cookies


Ingredients

  • 1/8 cup Sue Bee® Honey
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup blueberries

Directions

  • Mix dry ingredients together and set aside.
  • Cream butter and sugars.
  • Add egg and Sue Bee® honey, mix well.
  • Stir in dry ingredients. Stir in blueberries.
  • Drop by rounded teaspoons on parchment lined cookie sheets.
  • Bake at 350 for about 8-10 minutes, until golden on the edges and just set.
  • Cook them too long and they will be hard and they are better chewy.
  • Cool on racks, store airtight.

The Everything Cookie


Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Sue Bee® Honey
  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 1 cup nuts
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup wheat germ
  • 1/2 cup oatmeal
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup kamut flour
  • 1/2 cup oat bran
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup powdered milk
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • Mix the Sue Bee® honey, mashed bananas, eggs, molasses, pumpkin, and peanut butter in a bowl.
  • Add the dry ingredients and mix them well.
  • If it is too stiff, add a little water.
  • Add the chocolate chips, raisins, and nuts and mix well.
  • If is is too stiff, add a little water.
  • Drop onto a cookie sheet you have sprayed with cooking spray and bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.

Honey Ambrosia


Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Sue Bee® Honey
  • 4 medium oranges
  • 1 medium banana
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup flaked coconut

Directions

  • Gently combine orange slices and banana slices.
  • Combine the orange juice with Sue Bee® honey and lemon juice; pour over fruit.
  • Sprinkle with coconut.

Barbecue Sauce


Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Sue Bee® Honey
  • 1 1/2 cups finely chopped yellow onions
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 3/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup cider vinegar
  • 2 (4 ounce) cans tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

  • In a large saucepan on low heat, saute the onions and garlic with the vegetable oil for 10 to 15 minutes, until the onions are translucent but not browned.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a low boil.
  • Simmer uncovered on low heat for 30 minutes. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator.

Honey Baked Ham

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Sue Bee® Honey
  • 1/2 (7 lb) spiral cut smoked ham
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Place ham, cut end down, in a large baking pan.
  • Bake ham for 15 minutes basting frequently with orange juice.
  • Mix brown sugar and Sue Bee® honey together in a small bowl.
  • Brush mixture over ham and bake for another hour or until internal temperature reads 140 F.
  • Honey Baked Ham corporation uses a butane torch to caramelize the glaze to a crust.
  • The ham is placed on top of a huge metal drum covered with foil and caramelized.

Curry Chicken


Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Sue Bee® Honey
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Heat Sue Bee® honey, butter, Dijon mustard and curry together in a pan.
  • Place chicken in a baking dish and pour sauce over chicken.
  • Bake for 50-55 mins.

Sweet Chicken Skewers With a Peanut Dip


Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Sue Bee® Honey
  • 1/3 cup hot apple juice
  • 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast

Directions

  • Whisk all the ingredients but the chicken together.
  • Place chicken in a ziplock bag add just enough marinade to coat the chicken and chill for 1 hour.
  • Chill rest of sauce for dipping.
  • Skewer chicken in a ribbon method onto soaked skewers.
  • Grill on a well seasoned grill over med-high heat for about 7 minutes. Basting with the chicken marinade.
  • Serve with chilled dip and fresh sliced cucumbers!

Korean Roast Chicken Thighs


Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Sue Bee® Honey
  • 8 chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup minced green onion
  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Place chicken skin side down in a large baking dish.
  • Combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl and then pour on top of the chicken.
  • Bake uncovered for 45 minutes.
  • Turn the chicken over in the dish and bake for another 15 minutes.

Ginger Noodles


Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Sue Bee® Honey
  • 8 ounces thin spaghetti
  • 4 green onions
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons freshly grated gingerroot
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili paste
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Directions

  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together all remaining ingredients.
  • Place hot cooked spaghetti in a large bowl, add the sauce mixture and toss to coat.
  • Serve warm.

Honey-Walnut Prawns


Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Sue Bee® Honey
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 lb jumbo shrimp
  • 2 cups oil
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk

Directions

  • Boil walnuts in 5 cups water for 10 minutes; drain.
  • Place walnuts and 1/2 cup sugar into 2 pints of boiling water. Boil for another 10 minutes.
  • Remove walnuts from water and coat with Sue Bee® honey.
  • Heat 2 cups oil until almost smoking, then fry walnuts until they are shiny and brown, about 5-8 minutes.
  • Remove and place on cookie sheet to cool.
  • Mix cornstarch and egg whites together to form a thick, sticky mixture. Mix shrimp into this mixture and set aside.
  • Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice and condensed milk in a medium bowl until smooth.
  • Heat 1/2 cup oil and deep fry shrimp until golden.
  • Drain shrimp and then fold into mayonnaise sauce.

Barbecue Sauce


Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Sue Bee® Honey
  • 3 cups ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  • Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and cool completely.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.

Juicy Cornish Game Hens


Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Sue Bee® Honey
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 2 Cornish hens
  • salt and pepper

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Melt butter and stir in Sue Bee® honey and chili powder; mix well.
  • Stir in orange juice, salt and pepper and remove from heat.
  • Cut each hen into two halves.
  • Rinse well and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Place hens in baking dish, skin side down, and place in oven for 6-8 minutes.
  • Turn hens over and baste generously with all of the mixture.
  • Bake for approximately 45 minutes or until well browned.

Peanut Butter Banana Wraps


Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Sue Bee® Honey
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
  • 4 (8-10 inch) whole wheat tortillas
  • 2 small bananas
  • 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

  • Spread 2 tablespoons of the peanut butter evenly over each tortilla.
  • Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the Sue Bee® honey over each tortilla.
  • Top with banana slices and chocolate chips.
  • Roll up tortillas. Secure with toothpicks.

Blueberries and Melon With Honey Lime Dressing


Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Sue Bee® Honey
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 lb honeydew melon
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries

Directions

  • Combine Sue Bee® honey and lime juice in a small bowl; mix thoroughly.
  • Combine melon and blueberries in another bowl.
  • Add dressing; gently toss and serve.

No-Bake Honey and Oat Peanut Butter Bars


Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup Sue Bee® Honey
  • 3/4 cup chunky peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup oatmeal
  • 3/4 cup powdered milk
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seed
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips

Directions

  • Mix all ingredients, except chocolate chips, until well mixed (If too soft to work with: add a little more powdered milk and oats).
  • Spread evenly on a cookie sheet.
  • Sprinkle with chocolate chips or seeds.
  • Cut into squares.
  • Freeze for 20 minutes, then store in airtight container in the refrigerator.

Sesame Pork Stir Fry


Ingredients

  • 1/8 cup Sue Bee® Honey
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 lb pork loin
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/3 lb snow peas

Directions

  • Add oil to a skillet.
  • Brown the pork over high heat, lower heat add Sue Bee® honey, sesame seeds, soy sauce and ginger; mix well.
  • Add snow peas cook for 2 minutes stirring.
  • Serve with rice or noodles.

Great Fruit Salad


Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Sue Bee® Honey
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 12 ounces pineapple juice
  • 6 ounces orange juice concentrate
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • fresh fruit

Directions

  • In saucepan, mix all EXCEPT fruit.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Cook and stir 1-1/2 minutes, or until thick and bubbly.
  • Cool; serve over fruit.

Island Honey Burgers


Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Sue Bee® Honey
  • 2 lbs ground Beef
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 (23 ounce) can sliced pineapple
  • lettuce leaf
  • 8 hamburger buns

Directions

  • In a bowl, combine the Sue Bee® honey, ground beef, nutmeg, ginger, curry powder, paprika and cinnamon; mix well.
  • Shape into 8 patties.
  • Grill the burgers, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 3 minutes on each side.
  • Brush with soy sauce.
  • Continue grilling for 4-6 minutes or until juices run clear, basting several times.
  • During the last 4 minutes, grill the pineapple slices until browned, turning once.
  • Serve burgers and pineapple on buns with lettuce and condiments of your choice.

Mocha Sauce


Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Sue Bee® Honey
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Directions

  • In a small heavy saucepan, combine all ingredients and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and slightly thickened. Cool.

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