Whether incorporating flavored or plain honey, these honey recipes infuse dishes with its complex sweet and floral notes.

Many of our favorite BBQ dishes even boast a dash of honey.

Try our Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Tangy Honey Barbecue Sauce for a homemade plate that rivals anyBBQ joint.

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This natural sweetener can also freshen up a simple salad when worked into a vinaigrette.

Just give our basic Honey Vinaigrette a whirl to see what we mean.

But we’d be remiss to deny that this sticky stuff dazzles in sweet recipes, too.

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We’ve even got a honey cocktail that might knock your socks off.

Grab your jar of honey and get ready to cook.

Here are some of our favorite things to make with honey.

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No-Bake Honey Cheesecake

We love how easy it is to pull off a no-bake cheesecake.

And this one is extra easy to whip up, requiring only 15 minutes of hands-on work.

A lot it turns out!

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The universitys chef John Wiggins started a Friday tradition of serving fried chicken to players in their dining hall.

His special twist was finishing the perfectly fried pieces with a drizzle of honey.

The rest is history.

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It’s the kind of spread that can turn any lackluster sandwich into something truly special.

For those who like a little added heat, use hot honey.

It’s delicious drizzled on everything from pizza to biscuits, or even fried chicken.

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Raspberry-Almond Muffins with Honey Butter

Just the words ‘honey butter’ have us sold on these muffins.

Although you could smear the honey-infused spread on just about anything and it would taste fantastic.

He crafted a Ginger-Honey Syrup for the drink to add both sweetness and zing to the soothing hot cocktail.

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Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots

These honey and spiced carrots will be your new favorite side dish.

If some are too large, peel the bigger ones and halve them lengthwise before roasting.

Honey Vinaigrette

This simple Honey Vinaigrette enhances but doesn’t overwhelm a dish.

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It’s perfect for a salad or a sandwich.

Plus, it only takes five minutes to toss together.

Just chill it until ready to use.

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Try substituting lime for the lemon in this recipe, depending on your preferences.

Plus, with only 15 minutes of active cooking time, this shrimp recipe will become your new go-to.

Make a meal of the shrimp paired with rice and vegetables, or serve on skewers for an appetizer.

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Pack plenty of green onions or chives into this dish to balance the sweet, honey flavors.

In just 20 minutes, this skillet dish creates a simple side perfect for summer barbecues or holidays.

Honey-Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

This cake couldn’t get any easier.

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Start by pouring honey over a cast-iron skillet to form the base of this Honey-Pineapple Upside-Down Cake.

Combine the remaining ingredients into a batter to spread over the pineapple slices.

After baking, invert the cake and drizzle with the Honey Glaze.

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Honey-Apricot-Glazed Chicken

Apricot brandy adds a unique fruity richness to this dish.

Pour the brandy into a slow cooker after browning the chicken.

You won’t be sorry you did.

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Honey Glazed Spiced Carrots

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Honey Vinaigrette

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Shrimp With Honey-Garlic Sauce

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Honey-Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

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Honey-Apricot-Glazed Chicken

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Honey-Soy-Glazed Salmon with Veggies and Oranges

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