The Buzz On Honey

Some new ideas for a classic sweetener

"I try to use honey in place of sugar; it adds body, is complex, and it isn't as sweet as adding sugar to a dish," says Chef Ryan Scott.

Of course, honey is the perfect accompaniment to simple fruit dishes and peanut butter sandwiches, but why stop there? Try mixing a glaze of equal parts honey and soy sauce to brush on meat. Combine honey with butter to spread on toast. For dessert, serve toasted nuts and honey alongside cheese or spooned over yogurt.

Scott suggests fresh ricotta, or any spread able cheese for that matter, on raisin bread, and topped with honey and sliced fruit. He also recommends using bee honeycomb (look for it at your local farmer's market). In thin slivers, he notes, it makes a tasty garnish for chilled cucumber soup and many cheeses.

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