Honey can also be used in a variety of savory dishes without making them too sweet. Honey s rich flavor is versatile enough for meat and vegetable dishes. Spicy Cherry Glazed Chicken is an easy and elegant main dish, ideal for a cook busy with holiday preparations and a house full of guests. Honey, cinnamon and dried cherries make a just-right sweet and sour glaze over juicy baked chicken thighs. Green bell pepper halves are stuffed with a combination of rice, garbanzo beans, currants, tomatoes and honey, then baked until tender.
Honey helps bind the stuffing while keeping the peppers moist as they cook.
The result is a sweet and savory dish that complements other components of the New Year meal. These recipes are a great way to experiment with different flavors of honey. There are more than 300 unique varieties of honey available in the Unites States, with tastes that range from delicately sweet to richly bold. In general, the lighter the color of honey, the milder the flavor. Try a light honey, such as Orange Blossom, to complement the cherries in Spicy Cherry Glazed Chicken .