Here in the UK, we can all agree that the first line of treatment for a sore throat is to force down a gloopy, diluted cup of honey. This traditional home remedy has given the sweet cupboard staple a medicinal reputation of sorts. In fact, the health benefits of honey have stretched so far as to now include curing dandruff (apparently).
We cannot confirm nor deny whether smearing the thick, sticky ingredient on the scalp will be helpful in any way. However, there are some other purposes for honey that we can certainly get behind. Try out one of the recipes below to add an extra touch of sweetness to your day and see for yourself!
Almond Honeycomb Cake
You won't even notice the lack of frosting on this ornate honeycomb cake. Wildflower honey, known for its refreshingly fruity flavour, forms the basis of the cake's glossy glaze and reacts beautifully with the its other ingredients, infusing each bite with a touch of sticky sweetness.
Honey-Roasted Pineapple with Greek Yogurt
This fruity bowl of yogurt is a snack that will have your mouth watering for more. Roast pineapple slices in a delicious mixture of orange juice, honey and vanilla to fill your parfait with a satisfying and natural sweetness, putting that plain old yogurt cup to shame.
Honeyed Lemon-Berry Snack Cake
Whether you dig right in after baking it or keep it wrapped in foil for a day or two to serve it at a big party or family gathering, this berry-studded cake is impossible to resist. Honey and freshly squeezed lemon juice form the cake's syrupy glaze, giving it a moist texture similar to pound cake.
Bee's Knees Cocktail
Perfect for brunches and lunches, this four-ingredient cocktail is blissfully easy to make. Replace sugary simple syrup for 1/2 cup of honey- a subtle change to make a naturally sweet refreshment.
Gluten-Free Lemon Cheesecake Squares
Michael Symon grew up eating these good-for-you lemon cashew cheesecake squares; one bite and you'll be wishing they were a staple of your childhood, too! Honey replaces sugar to make the filling and the crust of these velvety treats, so go ahead and cut yourself an extra-large piece.
