Bees in the Herb Garden Dip or Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 pint sour cream

• 6 Tablespoons honey

• 2 Tablespoons orange juice, thawed, undiluted

• 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard

• 2 teaspoons cream-style horseradish

• 2 teaspoons rosemary, crushed

• 1 teaspoon chervil, crushed

• 1 teaspoon basil, crushed

• 3/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

Combine all ingredients; mix well. Refrigerate, covered, several hours to blend flavors. Stir before using.

Serving Suggestions: Use as a dip for chips, shrimp, ham cubes, vegetable dippers, ripe olives and pineapple chunks. Use as a salad dressing for green and fruit salads.

Easy Honey Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup honey

• 1/3 cup soy sauce

• 1/4 cup chili sauce

• 1 teaspoon garlic salt

• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 8 drops red pepper sauce

• 3 lbs. chicken wings or drumettes

Directions

Combine honey, soy sauce, chili sauce, garlic salt, pepper and red pepper sauce. Arrange chicken in single layer in a 9x13-inch baking pan and pour on sauce. Turn chicken over to coat with sauce. Bake at 350°F for one hour, turning over once. Cool slightly and serve.

Golden Nugget Dip

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup honey

• 1/2 cup spicy brown mustard, prepared

Directions

Combine honey and mustard; mix well.

Serving Suggestions: Serve as a dip for chicken nuggets, vegetables or pretzels.

Substitution Tip: regular or Dijon mustard may be used in place of spicy brown mustard.

Honey and Nut Glazed Brie

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup honey

• 1 Tablespoon brandy

• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans

• 1/4 oz. (about 5-inch diameter) Brie cheese

Directions

In a small bowl, combine honey, pecans and brandy. Place cheese on a large ovenproof platter or 9-inch pie plate. Bake in preheated 500°F oven 4 to 5 minutes or until cheese softens. Drizzle honey mixture over top of cheese. Bake 2 to 3 minutes longer or until topping is thoroughly heated. Do not melt cheese.

Serving Suggestions: Serve with crackers, tart apple wedges and seedless grapes

Honey Roasted Nuts

Ingredients

• 3 cups nuts

• 1/2 cup honey

• 2 Tablespoons butter or margarine

• 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

Combine all ingredients; mix well. Microwave at HIGH (100%) in 600- to 700-watt microwave oven 4 to 7 minutes or until nuts are toasted, stirring halfway through cooking time. Spread nuts on foil to cool.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Protein: 7.25 g Fat Total: 33.8 g Sodium: 35.3 mg Carbohydrates: 29.9 g Calories from Fat: 67% Cholesterol: 7.77 mg Calories: 424 Dietary Fiber: 2.46 g

Hot n' Honey Dip

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup honey

• 1/2 cup Dijon-style mustard

• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

• black pepper

• Cayenne pepper, to taste

Directions

Beat together honey and remaining ingredients.

Serving Suggestions: Use as a dip for pretzels and bread sticks, fresh or fried vegetables, chicken wings or shrimp.