Recipes
Honey Applesauce
This chunky apple sauce is simple, sweet and delicious on vanilla ice cream. Every time you make an apple recipe, think about using honey rather than sugar. The honey you choose will give your apples a different flair and flavor. Ingredients 5-6 apples cored and cut...
Fresh Strawberry Pie with Northwestern Blackberry Honey
Ingredients Your favorite 9" pie crust, baked and ready to go 6 cups fresh strawberries 3 Tablespoons cornstarch ¾ cup Northwestern Blackberry Honey 1-2 teaspoons lemon juice Instructions Wash and trim strawberries Place half of the strawberries in a medium saucepan...
Udon Noodles with Ginger Sesame Sauce with California Coriander Honey
Ingredients ½ pound noodles (buckwheat works great) ¼ cup + 1 Tablespoon soy sauce or tamari 1 Tablespoon sesame oil 2 Tablespoons mild vegetable oil 2-3 teaspoons California Coriander Honey 1 ½ Tablespoons rice vinegar 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1 teaspoon...
Cheesy and Corny Corn Bread with California Yellow Star Thistle Honey
Ingredients 1 cup flour 1 cup corn meal 3 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 egg 2 Tablespoons California Yellow Star Thistle Honey 1 cup milk 1/4 cup olive oil ½ cup chopped onion 1 cup frozen or drained can corn – even off the cob! ½ cup grated cheddar cheese...
Watermelon Agua Fresca
Ingredients 5 cups cubed seedless watermelon ¼ cup lime juice ½ cup Northwestern Blackberry Honey Simple Syrup* (recipe below) 1 cup water 1 ¼ -1 ½ cup water to add after blended Instructions Make the Northwestern Blackberry Honey Simple Syrup (instructions below)...
California Roasted Nut Crunch Rice Crispy Treat with California Eucalyptus Honey
Ingredients 1 3/4 cup California Roasted Nut Crunch (2 - 7oz jars) 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup California Eucalyptus Honey 2 cups puffed rice 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut 1 tsp kosher salt Optional: Flaked sea salt for sprinkling...
Chèvre Rolled in Nuts and Dried Fruit with California Avocado Honey
Ingredients 1 8oz chèvre log 3 tablespoons chopped pistachios (or other nuts of your choosing) 2 tablespoons dried cherries 2 tablespoons dried apricots ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 3 tablespoons California Avocado Honey Instructions Unwrap the chèvre log. If not already...
Ishai’s Famous Grand-ola
Ingredients 6 cups rolled oats (not quick or instant) 3 ½ cup nuts of your choice (I used cashews, almonds, hazelnuts and walnuts) 1 cup unsweetened shredded or flaked coconut ¼ cup sesame seeds 1½ - 2 cups California Yellow Star Thistle Honey (depending on your...
Honey Hot Chocolate
Makes two servings INGREDIENTS ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (we love Guittard Chocolate's Cocoa Rouge) 2 cups milk, water or your preferred liquid 2 -3 tablespoons of your favorite Moon Shine Trading Co. Honey (we recommend High Plains Sweet Clover Honey,...
Apple Crisp with Northwestern Maple Blossom Honey
INGREDIENTS 4-5 cups of tart apples (we recommend Granny Smiths) ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon Juice and zest from l lemon ¼ cup plus 3 tablespoons Northwestern Maple Blossom Honey or High Plains Sweet Clover Honey 5 tablespoons butter 1 ½ cup...
Smashed Cucumber & Chicken Salad
Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS 6 Persian cucumbers ½ teaspoon fine sea salt ¼ cup unseasoned rice vinegar, adjust based on taste preference 2 tablespoons sesame oil 4 teaspoons soy sauce 3 teaspoons Mexican Mango Honey 1 pound coarsely shredded cooked chicken (about 2½...
Cold Noodle Salad with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Makes four servings INGREDIENTS Salad: 10 ounces soba noodles 2-3 Persian cucumbers 5 radishes ½ red bell pepper 1 tablespoon sesame oil Garnish: ½ cup roasted, salted peanuts 4-6 scallions thinly sliced, white and green parts Cilantro leaves 1 lime, cut into wedges...
Strawberry Smoothie
Makes four servings INGREDIENTS 6 cups of fresh strawberries, stems removed, halved 3 cups plain kefir 2 bananas ¾ cup California Orange Blossom Honey Optional: ⅛ cup Fresh California Wildflower Bee Pollen plus more for garnish DIRECTIONS Place all ingredients...
Overnight Oats with Northwestern Raspberry Honey
My parents have really good friends who owned an oatmeal company for many years. They met when they both received Sofi awards from the Specialty Food Association — one of the highest honors in the specialty food industry. Thanks to Rob and Christine, I grew up eating...
Roasted Harissa Carrots with California Coriander Honey
Ingredients 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons cumin 2 tablespoons harissa 1 tablespoon California Coriander Honey 1 teaspoon lemon zest 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 3/4 lb carrots, trimmed and cut in half lengthwise 2 teaspoon lemon juice Directions Preheat oven to 475°...
Blood Orange Margarita with Arizona Cactus Blossom Honey
Ingredients Makes three drinks ¾ cup fresh squeezed Blood Orange juice 2 limes, juiced ½ lemon, juiced ¼ cup Arizona Cactus Blossom Honey 4½ ounces tequila 1½ ounces Grand Marnier Directions Juice the limes and lemon and combine with the fresh blood orange juice in a...
Fire Cider with Northwestern Buckwheat Honey
Fire cider is a hot, spicy and sweet winter tonic. Great to take daily as a preventative, to sooth coughs and colds, or to serve mixed with rice, steamed veggies or as a salad dressing. Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped 10 cloves garlic, chopped or crushed 2...
Baked Brie with Tart Cherry or Apricot Honey Fruit Spread
Ingredients 1ea 8oz. wheel of brie 2 sheets puff pastry (12” x 18”) ¼ cup Moon Shine Trading Co. Award Winning Honey Fruit Spread 1 egg, beaten Directions Remove the puff pastry from the freezer and thaw until pliable but still cold, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to...
Andalusian Gazpacho
It’s summertime and the bounty of tomatoes is piling up. You went to the local farmer’s market and you couldn’t resist the gorgeous, fruity selection. Now you are at home and your counter is literally covered! In the heat of summer, we love making gazpacho, a Spanish...
Cheese & Honey Filo Tarts
INGREDIENTS 1 egg 6oz cream cheese 1/4 cup coarsely grated firm and salty feta 1/3 cup labneh or sour cream 1/8 cup California Sunflower Honey plus more for drizzling on tarts pinch of salt 1/2 cup butter melted 12 sheets filo dough (approx 9"x12" sheets; Note: Follow...
California Pomegranate Honey & Hibiscus Iced Tea
Makes 8 servings INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup dried hibiscus petals or two tea bags of hibiscus tea 2-3 cinnamon sticks 8 cups of water ½ cup of California Pomegranate Honey 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice DIRECTIONS 1. Place hibiscus petals and cinnamon in a tea steeper or...
California Wildflower Honey Ice Cream
INGREDIENTS Ice Cream 6 cups whole milk 4 eggs 1 cup Island of the Moon California Wildflower Honey 2 Tablespoons vanilla 4 cups cream Toppings 1 cup fresh fruit (apricots, figs or whatever is in season or catches your eye) 1/2 cup California Coriander Honey 1/2 cup...
California Honey Apricot Crispy Chicken
INGREDIENTS Marinade 1 tablespoon mild oil, like sunflower 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced ginger 6 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari 5-6 tablespoons California Honey Apricot Spread 3 tablespoons butter Salt and pepper optional Chicken 8 bone-in thighs...
Whipped Feta with California Coriander Honey
This is one of the BEST warm weather appetizers. It's simple to make and beyond satisfying to eat. With natural notes of cardamom, anise, and chocolate, California Coriander Honey pairs perfectly alongside the salty and creamy feta. Fresh veggies for dipping make this...
California Sunflower Honey Strawberry Cooler
Makes eight servings INGREDIENTS 2 pints fresh strawberries, stemmed and cleaned ½ cup California Sunflower Honey 2 ½ cups fresh orange juice Pinch of salt 4 cups brewed green tea, chilled Looking for a spike in flavor? Add 1 ½ cups rum DIRECTIONS In a blender or food...
Spiced Honey Pecans
INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons Moon Shine Trading Co. Spring Wildflower Honey or Island of the Moon Wildflower Honey 3 cups pecan halves 1-1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1-1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more to taste) 1 teaspoon...
Fresh Berries and Cream
Makes 3 servings INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup ricotta 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream 3 tsp Northwestern Blackberry Honey 1 cup cut strawberries 1 cup blackberries Mint and fresh pollen for garnish DIRECTIONS Whip together ricotta, heavy whipping cream, and 2 tsp of Northwestern...
Amina’s Challah Recipe
This recipe can be made by hand or in a bread machine. INGREDIENTS ¾ cup milk ½ cup Moon Shine Trading Co. Spring Wildflower Honey or Island of the Moon Wildflower Honey 1 ½ teaspoons yeast 2 tablespoons butter 2 eggs ½ teaspoon salt 3 cups flour Egg wash: 1 egg...
Hot Honey Mango Shrimp
Adapted from New York Times Cooking by Amina Harris, Queen Bee Hot Honey . . . It’s all the rage these days. People love the blend of sweet, salt and HEAT! Follow this simple recipe to make your own hot honey, a great marinade for shrimp and fish. Our wild Mexican...
Maple Honey Caramel Salted Popcorn
with Amina Harris, Queen Bee My husband, Ishai (z"l), used to make popcorn on the stovetop for our entire family — it was and remains a family favorite. This recipe brings this longstanding treat full circle with the addition of honey. I chose to use Northwestern...
Honey Rum Balls with California Wildflower Honey or California Avocado Honey
INGREDIENTS 3/8 cup dark rum 3/8 cup Island of the Moon Wildflower Honey or Moon Shine Trading Co. California Avocado Honey 2 cups crushed Nilla Wafer cookies (fine crumbs) 2 ¼ cups ground walnuts 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (we love Guittard) ½ cup cocoa for dusting...
Next Level Latkes
For me, this season is about celebrating friendship and loved ones by creating rituals and intentional moments to be together. Food is almost always a key ingredient. Latkes are an important part of my family’s holiday tradition. When I was a child, we held an annual...
The Perfect Orange Blossom Honey Cheesecake
A family recipe from Amina Harris + Shoshana Zeldner This recipe has been perfected over four generations. What makes this cheesecake so amazing, in addition to all the love and history that goes into it, is the delicate California Orange Blossom Honey (you can really...
Lemon Curd with California Purple Vetch Honey
INGREDIENTS Zest from 2 lemons ½ cup fresh lemon juice 3 large eggs ⅔ cup California Purple Vetch Honey Pinch of salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small chunks DIRECTIONS Zest two lemons into a quart sized saucepan. Add the fresh lemon juice, eggs, honey...
Honey Butter with High Plains Sweet Clover Honey
In this simple recipe you will taste both ingredients in a magnified way. High Plains Sweet Clover Honey is one of the most delicate and extraordinary of honeys with natural notes of cinnamon. I grew up eating honey butter regularly. For me, this timeless treat is...
Cream Cheese Fruit Spread
This is a family favorite on fresh bagels! Ingredients 1/2 cup Honey Fruit Spread 8oz Cream Cheese Directions Soften Cream Cheese. Blend in Honey Fruit Spread. Mix until well combined. Serve with bagels, crackers, fruit or on cookies and cakes.
Honey Fruit Salad
At each time of the year different fruits come into season. This dressing covers them all! Ingredients 1/2 cup Honey Fruit Spread 1 pint of vanilla yogurt Juice of a medium orange Directions Stir all the ingredients together until well combined Prepare a selection of...
Honey Fruit Spread Marinade
Out here in California, we grill all year long...and this is one of our favorite basting sauces! Ingredients 1/2 cup Honey Fruit Spread 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 pressed clove of garlic just enough water to combine Directions Combine all...
Honey-Nut Melted Brie
Simple. Decadence. This is the perfect GO TO appetizer for your next dinner party Ingredients Your favorite brie (best results with more solid cheeses) Your favorite Varietal Honey or Honey Fruit Spread Directions Slice a cross on the top and partially peal the rind...
Gramma Anita’s Famous Rugelach
Everyone knows that Ishai's mother, Anita, made the best rugelach. Here's her secrets! She would have wanted you to enjoy it as much as she did. Dough 1/2 lb (8oz) butter 1/2 lb (8oz) cream cheese 2 cups all purpose flour Filling 1 - 9oz jar Honey Fruit Spread or...
Blueberry Honey Cornbread
Ingredients 1/4 cup honey (we suggest: High Plains Sweet Clover Honey or Northwestern Maple Blossom Honey) 1 egg 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1/2 cup milk 3 tablespoons melted butter 1 cup flour 1 cup yellow corn meal 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2...
Chinese Orange Honey Chicken
Ingredients Grated zest from 2 oranges 4 tablespoons honey (we suggest Orange Blossom or Toyon) 3 tablespoons tamari 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 2/3 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons sesame oil 2 teaspoons crushed garlic 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 whole...
Cheese Board
Honey & Cheese...it's just one of those matches made in heaven! This is a simple and creative way to bring your culinary prowess to the table. Here's a few hints, then...run with it! Components of a Cheese Board A Board! It's a good idea to have a beautiful piece...
Z’s Recipe Tips for Baking: Substitute Sugar with…HONEY!
How to Bake with Honey Use 3/4 cup honey for each cup of sugar: Due to its high fructose content, honey has higher sweetening power than sugar. Reduce any liquid called for by 1/4 cup for each cup of sugar replaced If the recipe doesn't already include baking soda,...
Honey Applesauce
This chunky apple sauce is simple, sweet and delicious on vanilla ice cream. Every time you make an apple recipe, think about using honey rather than sugar. The honey you choose will give your apples a different flair and flavor. Ingredients 5-6 apples cored and cut...
Cheesy and Corny Corn Bread with California Yellow Star Thistle Honey
Ingredients 1 cup flour 1 cup corn meal 3 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 egg 2 Tablespoons California Yellow Star Thistle Honey 1 cup milk 1/4 cup olive oil ½ cup chopped onion 1 cup frozen or drained can corn – even off the cob! ½ cup grated cheddar cheese...
Chèvre Rolled in Nuts and Dried Fruit with California Avocado Honey
Ingredients 1 8oz chèvre log 3 tablespoons chopped pistachios (or other nuts of your choosing) 2 tablespoons dried cherries 2 tablespoons dried apricots ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 3 tablespoons California Avocado Honey Instructions Unwrap the chèvre log. If not already...
Overnight Oats with Northwestern Raspberry Honey
My parents have really good friends who owned an oatmeal company for many years. They met when they both received Sofi awards from the Specialty Food Association — one of the highest honors in the specialty food industry. Thanks to Rob and Christine, I grew up eating...
Roasted Harissa Carrots with California Coriander Honey
Ingredients 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons cumin 2 tablespoons harissa 1 tablespoon California Coriander Honey 1 teaspoon lemon zest 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 3/4 lb carrots, trimmed and cut in half lengthwise 2 teaspoon lemon juice Directions Preheat oven to 475°...
Baked Brie with Tart Cherry or Apricot Honey Fruit Spread
Ingredients 1ea 8oz. wheel of brie 2 sheets puff pastry (12” x 18”) ¼ cup Moon Shine Trading Co. Award Winning Honey Fruit Spread 1 egg, beaten Directions Remove the puff pastry from the freezer and thaw until pliable but still cold, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to...
Andalusian Gazpacho
It’s summertime and the bounty of tomatoes is piling up. You went to the local farmer’s market and you couldn’t resist the gorgeous, fruity selection. Now you are at home and your counter is literally covered! In the heat of summer, we love making gazpacho, a Spanish...
Whipped Feta with California Coriander Honey
This is one of the BEST warm weather appetizers. It's simple to make and beyond satisfying to eat. With natural notes of cardamom, anise, and chocolate, California Coriander Honey pairs perfectly alongside the salty and creamy feta. Fresh veggies for dipping make this...
Spiced Honey Pecans
INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons Moon Shine Trading Co. Spring Wildflower Honey or Island of the Moon Wildflower Honey 3 cups pecan halves 1-1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1-1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more to taste) 1 teaspoon...
Amina’s Challah Recipe
This recipe can be made by hand or in a bread machine. INGREDIENTS ¾ cup milk ½ cup Moon Shine Trading Co. Spring Wildflower Honey or Island of the Moon Wildflower Honey 1 ½ teaspoons yeast 2 tablespoons butter 2 eggs ½ teaspoon salt 3 cups flour Egg wash: 1 egg...
Maple Honey Caramel Salted Popcorn
with Amina Harris, Queen Bee My husband, Ishai (z"l), used to make popcorn on the stovetop for our entire family — it was and remains a family favorite. This recipe brings this longstanding treat full circle with the addition of honey. I chose to use Northwestern...
Next Level Latkes
For me, this season is about celebrating friendship and loved ones by creating rituals and intentional moments to be together. Food is almost always a key ingredient. Latkes are an important part of my family’s holiday tradition. When I was a child, we held an annual...
Honey Butter with High Plains Sweet Clover Honey
In this simple recipe you will taste both ingredients in a magnified way. High Plains Sweet Clover Honey is one of the most delicate and extraordinary of honeys with natural notes of cinnamon. I grew up eating honey butter regularly. For me, this timeless treat is...
Cream Cheese Fruit Spread
This is a family favorite on fresh bagels! Ingredients 1/2 cup Honey Fruit Spread 8oz Cream Cheese Directions Soften Cream Cheese. Blend in Honey Fruit Spread. Mix until well combined. Serve with bagels, crackers, fruit or on cookies and cakes.
Honey-Nut Melted Brie
Simple. Decadence. This is the perfect GO TO appetizer for your next dinner party Ingredients Your favorite brie (best results with more solid cheeses) Your favorite Varietal Honey or Honey Fruit Spread Directions Slice a cross on the top and partially peal the rind...
Blueberry Honey Cornbread
Ingredients 1/4 cup honey (we suggest: High Plains Sweet Clover Honey or Northwestern Maple Blossom Honey) 1 egg 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1/2 cup milk 3 tablespoons melted butter 1 cup flour 1 cup yellow corn meal 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2...
Cheese Board
Honey & Cheese...it's just one of those matches made in heaven! This is a simple and creative way to bring your culinary prowess to the table. Here's a few hints, then...run with it! Components of a Cheese Board A Board! It's a good idea to have a beautiful piece...
Z’s Recipe Tips for Baking: Substitute Sugar with…HONEY!
How to Bake with Honey Use 3/4 cup honey for each cup of sugar: Due to its high fructose content, honey has higher sweetening power than sugar. Reduce any liquid called for by 1/4 cup for each cup of sugar replaced If the recipe doesn't already include baking soda,...
Udon Noodles with Ginger Sesame Sauce with California Coriander Honey
Ingredients ½ pound noodles (buckwheat works great) ¼ cup + 1 Tablespoon soy sauce or tamari 1 Tablespoon sesame oil 2 Tablespoons mild vegetable oil 2-3 teaspoons California Coriander Honey 1 ½ Tablespoons rice vinegar 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1 teaspoon...
Smashed Cucumber & Chicken Salad
Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS 6 Persian cucumbers ½ teaspoon fine sea salt ¼ cup unseasoned rice vinegar, adjust based on taste preference 2 tablespoons sesame oil 4 teaspoons soy sauce 3 teaspoons Mexican Mango Honey 1 pound coarsely shredded cooked chicken (about 2½...
Cold Noodle Salad with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Makes four servings INGREDIENTS Salad: 10 ounces soba noodles 2-3 Persian cucumbers 5 radishes ½ red bell pepper 1 tablespoon sesame oil Garnish: ½ cup roasted, salted peanuts 4-6 scallions thinly sliced, white and green parts Cilantro leaves 1 lime, cut into wedges...
Andalusian Gazpacho
It’s summertime and the bounty of tomatoes is piling up. You went to the local farmer’s market and you couldn’t resist the gorgeous, fruity selection. Now you are at home and your counter is literally covered! In the heat of summer, we love making gazpacho, a Spanish...
California Honey Apricot Crispy Chicken
INGREDIENTS Marinade 1 tablespoon mild oil, like sunflower 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced ginger 6 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari 5-6 tablespoons California Honey Apricot Spread 3 tablespoons butter Salt and pepper optional Chicken 8 bone-in thighs...
Hot Honey Mango Shrimp
Adapted from New York Times Cooking by Amina Harris, Queen Bee Hot Honey . . . It’s all the rage these days. People love the blend of sweet, salt and HEAT! Follow this simple recipe to make your own hot honey, a great marinade for shrimp and fish. Our wild Mexican...
Next Level Latkes
For me, this season is about celebrating friendship and loved ones by creating rituals and intentional moments to be together. Food is almost always a key ingredient. Latkes are an important part of my family’s holiday tradition. When I was a child, we held an annual...
Cream Cheese Fruit Spread
This is a family favorite on fresh bagels! Ingredients 1/2 cup Honey Fruit Spread 8oz Cream Cheese Directions Soften Cream Cheese. Blend in Honey Fruit Spread. Mix until well combined. Serve with bagels, crackers, fruit or on cookies and cakes.
Honey Fruit Spread Marinade
Out here in California, we grill all year long...and this is one of our favorite basting sauces! Ingredients 1/2 cup Honey Fruit Spread 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 pressed clove of garlic just enough water to combine Directions Combine all...
Chinese Orange Honey Chicken
Ingredients Grated zest from 2 oranges 4 tablespoons honey (we suggest Orange Blossom or Toyon) 3 tablespoons tamari 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 2/3 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons sesame oil 2 teaspoons crushed garlic 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 whole...
Honey Applesauce
This chunky apple sauce is simple, sweet and delicious on vanilla ice cream. Every time you make an apple recipe, think about using honey rather than sugar. The honey you choose will give your apples a different flair and flavor. Ingredients 5-6 apples cored and cut...
Fresh Strawberry Pie with Northwestern Blackberry Honey
Ingredients Your favorite 9" pie crust, baked and ready to go 6 cups fresh strawberries 3 Tablespoons cornstarch ¾ cup Northwestern Blackberry Honey 1-2 teaspoons lemon juice Instructions Wash and trim strawberries Place half of the strawberries in a medium saucepan...
California Roasted Nut Crunch Rice Crispy Treat with California Eucalyptus Honey
Ingredients 1 3/4 cup California Roasted Nut Crunch (2 - 7oz jars) 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup California Eucalyptus Honey 2 cups puffed rice 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut 1 tsp kosher salt Optional: Flaked sea salt for sprinkling...
Ishai’s Famous Grand-ola
Ingredients 6 cups rolled oats (not quick or instant) 3 ½ cup nuts of your choice (I used cashews, almonds, hazelnuts and walnuts) 1 cup unsweetened shredded or flaked coconut ¼ cup sesame seeds 1½ - 2 cups California Yellow Star Thistle Honey (depending on your...
Honey Hot Chocolate
Makes two servings INGREDIENTS ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (we love Guittard Chocolate's Cocoa Rouge) 2 cups milk, water or your preferred liquid 2 -3 tablespoons of your favorite Moon Shine Trading Co. Honey (we recommend High Plains Sweet Clover Honey,...
Apple Crisp with Northwestern Maple Blossom Honey
INGREDIENTS 4-5 cups of tart apples (we recommend Granny Smiths) ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon Juice and zest from l lemon ¼ cup plus 3 tablespoons Northwestern Maple Blossom Honey or High Plains Sweet Clover Honey 5 tablespoons butter 1 ½ cup...
Overnight Oats with Northwestern Raspberry Honey
My parents have really good friends who owned an oatmeal company for many years. They met when they both received Sofi awards from the Specialty Food Association — one of the highest honors in the specialty food industry. Thanks to Rob and Christine, I grew up eating...
Cheese & Honey Filo Tarts
INGREDIENTS 1 egg 6oz cream cheese 1/4 cup coarsely grated firm and salty feta 1/3 cup labneh or sour cream 1/8 cup California Sunflower Honey plus more for drizzling on tarts pinch of salt 1/2 cup butter melted 12 sheets filo dough (approx 9"x12" sheets; Note: Follow...
California Wildflower Honey Ice Cream
INGREDIENTS Ice Cream 6 cups whole milk 4 eggs 1 cup Island of the Moon California Wildflower Honey 2 Tablespoons vanilla 4 cups cream Toppings 1 cup fresh fruit (apricots, figs or whatever is in season or catches your eye) 1/2 cup California Coriander Honey 1/2 cup...
Fresh Berries and Cream
Makes 3 servings INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup ricotta 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream 3 tsp Northwestern Blackberry Honey 1 cup cut strawberries 1 cup blackberries Mint and fresh pollen for garnish DIRECTIONS Whip together ricotta, heavy whipping cream, and 2 tsp of Northwestern...
Honey Rum Balls with California Wildflower Honey or California Avocado Honey
INGREDIENTS 3/8 cup dark rum 3/8 cup Island of the Moon Wildflower Honey or Moon Shine Trading Co. California Avocado Honey 2 cups crushed Nilla Wafer cookies (fine crumbs) 2 ¼ cups ground walnuts 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (we love Guittard) ½ cup cocoa for dusting...
The Perfect Orange Blossom Honey Cheesecake
A family recipe from Amina Harris + Shoshana Zeldner This recipe has been perfected over four generations. What makes this cheesecake so amazing, in addition to all the love and history that goes into it, is the delicate California Orange Blossom Honey (you can really...
Lemon Curd with California Purple Vetch Honey
INGREDIENTS Zest from 2 lemons ½ cup fresh lemon juice 3 large eggs ⅔ cup California Purple Vetch Honey Pinch of salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small chunks DIRECTIONS Zest two lemons into a quart sized saucepan. Add the fresh lemon juice, eggs, honey...
Cream Cheese Fruit Spread
This is a family favorite on fresh bagels! Ingredients 1/2 cup Honey Fruit Spread 8oz Cream Cheese Directions Soften Cream Cheese. Blend in Honey Fruit Spread. Mix until well combined. Serve with bagels, crackers, fruit or on cookies and cakes.
Honey Fruit Salad
At each time of the year different fruits come into season. This dressing covers them all! Ingredients 1/2 cup Honey Fruit Spread 1 pint of vanilla yogurt Juice of a medium orange Directions Stir all the ingredients together until well combined Prepare a selection of...
Gramma Anita’s Famous Rugelach
Everyone knows that Ishai's mother, Anita, made the best rugelach. Here's her secrets! She would have wanted you to enjoy it as much as she did. Dough 1/2 lb (8oz) butter 1/2 lb (8oz) cream cheese 2 cups all purpose flour Filling 1 - 9oz jar Honey Fruit Spread or...
Z’s Recipe Tips for Baking: Substitute Sugar with…HONEY!
How to Bake with Honey Use 3/4 cup honey for each cup of sugar: Due to its high fructose content, honey has higher sweetening power than sugar. Reduce any liquid called for by 1/4 cup for each cup of sugar replaced If the recipe doesn't already include baking soda,...
Watermelon Agua Fresca
Ingredients 5 cups cubed seedless watermelon ¼ cup lime juice ½ cup Northwestern Blackberry Honey Simple Syrup* (recipe below) 1 cup water 1 ¼ -1 ½ cup water to add after blended Instructions Make the Northwestern Blackberry Honey Simple Syrup (instructions below)...
Honey Hot Chocolate
Makes two servings INGREDIENTS ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (we love Guittard Chocolate's Cocoa Rouge) 2 cups milk, water or your preferred liquid 2 -3 tablespoons of your favorite Moon Shine Trading Co. Honey (we recommend High Plains Sweet Clover Honey,...
Strawberry Smoothie
Makes four servings INGREDIENTS 6 cups of fresh strawberries, stems removed, halved 3 cups plain kefir 2 bananas ¾ cup California Orange Blossom Honey Optional: ⅛ cup Fresh California Wildflower Bee Pollen plus more for garnish DIRECTIONS Place all ingredients...
Blood Orange Margarita with Arizona Cactus Blossom Honey
Ingredients Makes three drinks ¾ cup fresh squeezed Blood Orange juice 2 limes, juiced ½ lemon, juiced ¼ cup Arizona Cactus Blossom Honey 4½ ounces tequila 1½ ounces Grand Marnier Directions Juice the limes and lemon and combine with the fresh blood orange juice in a...
Fire Cider with Northwestern Buckwheat Honey
Fire cider is a hot, spicy and sweet winter tonic. Great to take daily as a preventative, to sooth coughs and colds, or to serve mixed with rice, steamed veggies or as a salad dressing. Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped 10 cloves garlic, chopped or crushed 2...
California Pomegranate Honey & Hibiscus Iced Tea
Makes 8 servings INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup dried hibiscus petals or two tea bags of hibiscus tea 2-3 cinnamon sticks 8 cups of water ½ cup of California Pomegranate Honey 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice DIRECTIONS 1. Place hibiscus petals and cinnamon in a tea steeper or...
California Sunflower Honey Strawberry Cooler
Makes eight servings INGREDIENTS 2 pints fresh strawberries, stemmed and cleaned ½ cup California Sunflower Honey 2 ½ cups fresh orange juice Pinch of salt 4 cups brewed green tea, chilled Looking for a spike in flavor? Add 1 ½ cups rum DIRECTIONS In a blender or food...