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Saturdays in summer should be spent outside, at the grill, with good friends and great barbecue. Is there anything better? There is no way we would rather spend sunny summer days. Credit: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Cat Steele Now that it’s barbecue season, we’re ready to go. Unearth your grilling gear, call your friends, and get ready for a great summer weekend. We have a few ideas for your grilling get-togethers this season....

Prepare to fall in love with this cozy, cinnamon-swirled honey bun cake. A classic honey bun cake starts with a yellowcake mix, but our version is anything but ordinary. This will keep the sugar from burning if it touches the pan edges. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Rishon Hanners; Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck A powdered sugar-vanilla drizzle is an optional, but makes an extra-sweet finishing touch. Learn how to make honey bun cake and fun variations for future bakes....

And this one is perfectly classic and easy to make, requiring just 15 minutes of active prep time. The black tea lends a nice spice to the cake, and sugar creates an almost caramelized flavor. Honey cake may also be served alongside another Rosh Hashanah staple: apple slices dipped in honey. Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley This super moist, delicious honey cake will thrill everyone at your dinner....

Finally, the cocktail is customarily garnished with honeydew melon balls, because they look charmingly like tennis bowls. Who Invented the Honey Deuce? The Honey Deuce he created was balanced, fruity, and well-received. Credit:Stacy Allen, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle It remains incredibly popular to this day. To make it, fill a highball glass with ice. Add vodka, then top with lemonade and raspberry liqueur. Credit:Stacy Allen, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle...

Your favorite dipping sauce actually makes the most flavorful chicken dinner. Use dried rosemary, or swap for fresh thyme if it’s in your fridge. Even thin-cut pork cutlets or chops would be excellent. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Serve with a light salad, green beans, or roasted potatoes for a complete meal. Ingredients 4(5 to 6 oz. Sprinkle the chicken evenly with salt and pepper. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox...

The difference between this recipe and a classic simple syrup is simplewe just swapped honey for sugar. The 1:1 ratio remains the same and you’ll find this recipe just as easy as the original. Just add both of the ingredients to a small saucepan and heat until the honey dissolves. Credit: Southern Living You’ll have to allow enough time to let the combination cool completely. Simple syrups of all varieties are such a great way to upgrade your cocktails or nonalcoholic beverages....

Salads and vegetable dishes need a topper to complement to the delicate produce and fresh flavors. That’s where our honey vinaigrette comes in. This dressing won’t overpower your dish. Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox Whether it’s adorning asalador sandwich, it enhances, but doesn’t overwhelm. Learn how to make honey vinaigrette. Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox What Is A Vinaigrette? Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox A vinaigrette is a punch in of salad dressing primarily made up of oil and vinegar....

This lightly sweetened, creamy corn side dish is one you’ll want to bring to any potluck. Corn is a versatile vegetable. It can be left on the cob andoven-roastedfor a scrumptious barbecue side. Credit:Alison Miksch It can be mixed up into a creamycorn pudding. Don’t skip the sprinkle ofgreen onions or chives. The honey adds sweetness that enhances the natural sweetness of the corn; the sweet-and-salty result is utterly addictive....

This honey-garlic chicken is so good you’ll want to lick your fingers. Honey is the sweet base of the gorgeous glaze, while freshly grated ginger adds a distinctive zing. Otherwise, the honey can over-reduce in those spots and burn. Credit:Victor Protashio; Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Styling: Christine Keely We pair this chicken alongside sweet and tangyBrussels sprouts, echoing the sauce on the chicken. The honey and balsamic vinegar absorb into the tender sprouts so that theyre perfectly seasoned throughout....

A classic honey-glazed ham is a holiday showstopper. It’s also great for leftovers all week. The final result is as enticing as you’d expect. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox We tested this recipe with classic brined hams, which were all delicious. you’re free to use either honey-cured ham or smoked ham. We tested with both and couldn’t tell the difference. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Round out the plate with something vibrant, such asSpring Vegetable SauteorBroccoli Salad....

Learn how to make honey-roasted carrots. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Microwave on HIGH 30 seconds. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Stir mixture until butter melts and ingredients are combined. Drizzle the carrots with the melted butter mixture and toss until evenly coated. Sprinkle with thyme leaves if desired, and serve immediately. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox...

Five ingredients create a one-of-a-kind candy. Three types of sugar are cooked until boiling. Despite having just one tablespoon, the honey takes centerstage in this candy. Credit:Alison Miksch; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Its backed up by notes of caramelized sugar that offer a slightly bitter finish. The candy is crisp, airy, and crunchy. Its just barely stick-to-your teeth sugary, and it easily melts in your mouth....