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Trail Mix


Ingredients

  • 1 cup Sue Bee® Honey
  • 3 cups oats
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup slivered almond
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup hulled sunflower seed
  • 1/2 cup sesame seed
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup powdered milk
  • 1 1/2 cups wheat bran
  • 1/2 cup chopped dried apricot

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 300 F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together oats, wheat bran, milk powder, pecans, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, coconut and almonds.
  • In a 2-cup measure, stir together Sue Bee® honey and oil until blended; pour over dry ingredients.
  • Using two spoons, toss and stir to combine well.
  • Turn onto lightly greased baking sheets; spreading evenly.
  • Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 10 minutes.
  • Immediately, turn into large bowl; stir in raisins and apricots.
  • Cool completely.
  • Store in an airtight container.
  • You can also use this as muesli or granola and top with milk for breakfast.

Honey Pecan Butter


Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Sue Bee® Honey
  • 1/2 cup softened butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

  • Mix all ingredients into softened butter.
  • Chill until ready to serve.

Chili


Ingredients

  • 1/8 cup Sue Bee® Honey
  • 1 cup onion
  • 1 teaspoon Mrs. Dash seasoning mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup chili powder
  • 2/3 cup dark Beer
  • 1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
  • teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • kidney bean
  • cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup green pepper
  • 1 large celery rib
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 lbs ground beef
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons jalapeno peppers
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
  • 1 1/2 bay leaves
  • sour cream

Directions

  • In a large kettle, stir fry the onion, green pepper, celery and garlic in the vegetable oil for about 8 minutes or until tender.
  • Add the ground beef and cook until done.
  • Drain.
  • Return meat to kettle, add remainder of ingredients (and kidney beans) and enough water to come to the top of the chili ingredients.
  • Stir til mixed completely.
  • Simmer on low heat, uncovered for at least 3 hours.
  • Top with cheddar cheese and sour cream if desired.

Shredded Chicken and Tomatillo Tacos With Queso Fresco


Ingredients

  • 1/8 cup Sue Bee® Honey
  • 6 tomatillos
  • 1 cup crumbled queso fresco
  • 8 blue corn tortillas
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 lime, juice of
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 small red onion
  • olive oil olive oil
  • 1 serrano pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Directions

  • Add the blackened tomatillos and serrano to a small saute pan and briefly saute in a little olive oil over medium high heat.
  • Place the Sue Bee® honey, tomatillos, serrano, onion, garlic, cilantro and lime juice in a blender and blend until smooth. Place the tomatillo mixture in a large saute pan. Bring the mixture to a simmer, add the chicken, and heat through.
  • Run the tortillas under the tap to lightly moisten them and then place the tortillas on the grill or warm non-stick griddle, and grill for 20 seconds on each side.
  • Spoon the chicken mixture into the tortillas and top with some cilantro and a few tablespoons of queso fresco. Fold the tortillas in half serve immediately.

Honey of a Wheat Bread


Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Sue Bee® Honey
  • 1 2/3 cups milk
  • 6-7 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup flaxseed meal
  • 2 pkgs. Yeast
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup bran
  • 1 tbsp. salt
  • 1 tbsp. butter

Directions

  • In saucepan heat milk until bubbles form around the edge of pan; remove from heat.
  • Add Sue Bee® honey, salt and 1/4 cup butter; stir until butter melts.
  • Cool to lukewarm and add bran.
  • Sprinkle yeast over warm water in large bowl.
  • Stir yeast to dissolve.
  • Stir in cooled milk mixture.
  • Add 4 cups flour.
  • Beat with a spoon until smooth.
  • Gradually add the rest of the flour.
  • Turn out and knead dough for 5-8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Place in lightly greased bowl; cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Punch dough down lightly and turn out onto floured board.
  • Halve into 2 balls.
  • Let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Cut each of the halves in two.
  • With palms, roll each part into 12 inch strips.
  • Twist two strips of dough together three times around; press each end together to seal.
  • Place in two greased 9 x 5 x 2 inch loaf pans.
  • Brush tops with melted butter.
  • Let rise until sides reach tops of pans, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes.
  • Turn out of pans to cool.
  • Makes 2 loaves.

Poppy Seed Salad Dressing


Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Sue Bee® Honey
  • 1 cup light olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seed
  • 1/3 cup cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 lemon, zest of
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Directions

  • Blend all ingredients together and use to dress your salads.
  • Can use a bottle or container with a tight fitting lid to shake ingredients and use to store any remaining dressing in the refrigerator.

Orange Honey Marinade


Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Sue Bee® Honey
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/3 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • 1 medium onion
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  • Whisk together all ingredients in a bowl.
  • Use to marinate chicken breasts or pork tenderloin in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Brush with marinade while cooking.

Orange-Honey Butter


Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup Sue Bee® Honey
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
  • 1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate

Directions

  • Blend together and store in refrigerator.

Slow Cooked Sticky Pork Spareribs


Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Sue Bee® Honey
  • 6 pork belly pork spareribs
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
  • 3 tablespoons crushed garlic
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • In a large saucepan, bring pork belly spare ribs to the boil, turn down and simmer for around 20 minutes.
  • While simmering ribs, combine all sauces together in a large mixing bowl.
  • Remove ribs from saucepan and place on chopping board, cut into 3 pieces, and toss with the sauce mixture.
  • Arrange ribs on baking tray and place into preheated oven, turning regularly and basting with sauce mixture.
  • Bake approximately 45 minutes.
  • Eat them on their own as a snack, or accompany with a tossed green salad.

Cheese Breadsticks


Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Sue Bee® Honey
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 2 teaspoon yeast
  • Vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons margarine or butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons dry milk
  • Cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese

Directions

  • Combine flour, yeast, oil, water, margarine or butter, salt and dry milk to make dough according to individual bread machine instructions.
  • When done, remove and let dough rest on a floured surface for 15 minutes.
  • Knead dough for about 1 minute the roll into a 15×10 inch rectangle.
  • Place onto a greased jelly roll pan or cookie sheet that has been sprinkled with cornmeal.
  • Cover and let rise in warm place 20 to 30 minutes, until slightly risen.
  • Brush with oil.
  • Sprinkle with onion powder, garlic salt and Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in a preheated 400 F oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until crust is browned.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake about 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
  • Cool slightly and cut into bread strips.

Seafood BBQ Basting Sauce


Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Sue Bee® Honey
  • 2 tablespoons sharp mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons sherry wine
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seed oil
  • 8 tablespoons butter

Directions

  • Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan and heat until the butter has melted and the mixture is bubbly.
  • Whisk smooth, cool to room temperature and set aside until you are ready to use it.

Steakhouse Honey Butter

 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Sue Bee® Sea Salt Honey
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk

Directions

  • Whip all ingredients with a blender or food processor until they lighten in color and turn a light cream color.
  • Cover and refrigerate until needed.

Honey Teriyaki Sauce for Grilled Meats


Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Sue Bee® Honey
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 3 green onions
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
  • 1 orange, juice of

Directions

  • In a medium saucepan, heat oil.
  • Add in garlic and ginger; saute for about 30 seconds.
  • Add in soy sauce, vinegar, honey, brown sugar and sesame oil; cook and stir over medium heat until sauce is bubbly, and the sugar has melted (should take about 3-4 minutes).
  • Add in the green onions juice of one orange and the cornstarch (mixed with 1 tbsp cold water); whisk until the sauce has thickened and is ""glistening"".
  • Remove from heat.
  • Pour/drizzle over grilled meats or poultry.
  • Garnish with more green onions and sesame seeds.

Jazzed up BBQ Sauce


Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Sue Bee® Honey
  • 1 teaspoon prepared dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 2 garlic cloves

Directions

  • In a sauce pan over medium heat mix all ingredients together, just until well blended and Sue Bee® honey and molasses are melted.; do not boil.
  • This will make enough BBQ sauce for about 3 racks of ribs. In a covered roasting pan, pour BBQ sauce over ribs and bake at 200 F for about 3-4 hours, basting and turning often.

Sherry Marinade


Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup Sue Bee® Honey
  • 1/2 cup sherry wine
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

Directions

  • Blend all the ingredients and pour the marinade over you meat.
  • Marinate 4-24 hours in the refrigerator, turning pieces occasionally.

Honey-Glazed Carrots

 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Sue Bee® Sea Salt Honey
  • 1 pound peeled sliced carrot
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 dash cinnamon

Directions

  • Boil carrots in boiling water, covered, until almost done (they should be slightly firm).
  • At the same time, combine Sue Bee® Sea Salt Honey, water and brown sugar in a saucepan.
  • Bring to boil and reduce by half until thick and syrupy, about 15 minutes.
  • Drain carrots, add butter, mix until melted.
  • Add honey mix and cinnamon; stir gently and cook on low for about 5 minutes.

Peanut Butter, Butter and Honey Spread


Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Sue Bee® Honey
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup softened butter

Directions

  • Combine ingredients, mix well.
  • Store in refrigerator.

Tutti Frutti Bread


Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Sue Bee® Honey
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 tsp. cloves
  • 1 tsp. anise seeds
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 6 oz. mixed dried fruit
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tsp. yeast

Directions

  • Make according to individual bread machine instructions.

Grilled Onion With Rosemary


Ingredients

  • 1/8 cup Sue Bee® Honey
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Directions

  • Combine Sue Bee® honey, oil, rosemary and Dijon mustard.
  • Brush on onion slices.
  • Grill onion slices for 3-5 minutes until tender and marked with grill marks.

Apple Juice Marinade


Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Sue Bee® Honey
  • 1/2 cup apple juice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger

Directions

  • Combine all ingredients.
  • Marinade meat all day or over night.

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