January is the perfect time to try out some new and delicious recipes. Honey is a natural sweetener that adds a unique flavor to dishes with its distinct taste, producing a subtle sweetness and depth of flavor. Here are three easy recipes that you can make at home this month using honey.
Honey Garlic Salmon
Ingredients:
- 4 wild caught salmon fillets about 1/2 pound or 250 grams each, skin off or on
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (mild, sweet or smokey)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped or minced
- 4 tablespoons Ontario Honey Creations Honey
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice, (plus extra to serve)
- Lemon wedges to serve
Instructions:
- Arrange oven shelf to the middle of your oven. Preheat oven to broil/grill settings on medium heat.
- Season salmon with salt, pepper and paprika. Set aside.
- Heat the butter in a skillet or pan over medium-high heat until melted. Add the garlic and sauté for about a minute, until fragrant. Pour in the honey, water and soy sauce; allow the flavours to heat through and combine. Add in the lemon juice; stir well to combine all of the flavours together.
- Add the salmon steaks to the sauce in the pan; cook each fillet (skin-side down if there's any skin) for 3-4 minutes or until golden, while basting the tops with the pan juices.
- Baste salmon one more time, then transfer the pan to your oven to broil / grill for a further 5-6 minutes, or until the tops of the salmon are nicely charred, and the salmon is cooked to your liking.
- To serve, drizzle with the sauce and a squeeze of lemon juice. Serve with steamed vegetables; over rice or with a salad.
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Hot Honey Butter Skillet Corn
Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp salted butter
- 3 3/4 cup corn
- 1/3 cup cream cheese cubed
- 2 tbsp Ontario Honey Creations Hot Honey
Instructions:
- Heat a skillet over medium high and add the butter. Once melted add the corn and a sprinkle of salt and cook down for 1 minute.
- Next add the cream cheese and Hot Honey, stir until thick and creamy.
- Season with pepper and serve immediately.
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Peanut Butter Honey Fudge
Ingredients:
- 2 cups peanut butter
- 3/4 cup Ontario Honey Creations Fall Honey
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Line a square aluminum pan with parchment paper that overhangs the sides.
- Over medium heat, melt together the peanut butter with the white chocolate chips. A double boiler is not essential for this. However, you should stir the ingredients throughout the melting process.
- Once the ingredients have melted together, stir in the honey and the vanilla extract. Once blended, you can transfer the fudge to your refrigerator to set.
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Honey is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of recipes, from savory dishes to sweet treats. Hopefully, these recipes have inspired you to start experimenting with honey in your own kitchen. Happy cooking!
