Honey recipes

Serve up this spicy, sticky and sweet gammon over the festive period. It's just as fabulous in Boxing Day sandwiches as it is for the main event

This simple pudding is light and seasonal- flavour your fruit with orange blossom water and sweet honey then serve with crunchy biscuits

Cook carrots using the hasselback method to add visual flair to the Christmas table. It also means the garlicky glaze reaches all the way through the veg

Make this cake with spelt flour – rich in fibre, it works well in bakes, providing nuttiness and subtle sweetness. Serve warm after a Sunday roast

Try a new twist on sprouts. Shredding and coating them in a sticky soy and honey sauce takes them to a new level – it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser

Make these moreish chicken wings with slaw. Crispy, sticky and a bit spicy all at once, the zinginess of the slaw cuts through the richness of the meat

This light bake, with grated parsnips and desiccated coconut, makes a great alternative to carrot cake - top with rich cream cheese icing

Need an easy dinner midweek? You can prep these speedy chops using storecupboard ingredients in just 5 mins and cook them in 10

Serve lean pork tenderoin in a sweet Chinese five-spice stir-fry mix of egg noodles, sweetcorn, sugar snap peas and peppers

Create a cheat's baklava by soaking shredded wheat in honey. Top with creamy yogurt, pistachios and citrus

This hearty French classic combines meltingly tender meat with crispy skin, and can be made well in advance - perfect for dinner parties

Liven up your midweek meals with this low-calorie, gluten-free fish supper - ready in under half an hour

Make the most of sweet figs in this savoury tart with a puff pastry base and ricotta topping. Be sure to use figs that are soft and juicy when gently squeezed

Light, fluffy, fresh crumpets are perfect for a weekend brunch - top with sweet and salty burnt honey butter

Slow-cooked tender ham, potatoes and shallots are enclosed in cheesy cheddar pastry - invest in a pie plate or tin for a crisp base

A simple salad of lean, omega-rich fish with sugar snap peas, avocado and a sweet soy vinaigrette

Pistachios, clementines, honey and cinnamon make couscous a perfect breakfast dish. Serve with fruit and yogurt

Bored of the same old veggie skewers? With a honey-sesame glaze, these halloumi versions pack in flavour

A light and vibrant fish dish with earthy beetroot and lentils, served with basil, rocket and sweet grilled salmon

Layer salted caramel and thick chocolate cream on a chocolate pastry base and top with crunchy honeycomb for a dessert with a difference

Top baked camembert with spiced honeyed nuts to add crunchy texture and aromatic sweetness to a classic Christmas starter. Enjoy with crusty bread