honey Archives - Cooking Classy with a sprinkle of fancy Wed, 20 Sep 2023 22:20:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 44235149 Apple Chicken Salad https://www.cookingclassy.com/apple-pecan-rosemary-greek-yogurt-chicken-salad/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/apple-pecan-rosemary-greek-yogurt-chicken-salad/#comments Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:47:09 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=20728 Refreshing Chicken Salad with Apples - This fall inspired recipe is loaded with crisp sweet apples, crunchy pecans, green onions, lightly tart cranberries and plenty of tender chicken. And it's all coated in a Greek yogurt based rich and creamy rosemary dressing.

Chicken salad with apples shown in whole wheat bread slices as stacked sandwiches.

Autumn Apple Pecan Chicken Salad

A crisp, apple studded, protein rich chicken salad that's perfect for a hearty autumn lunch or even a simple weeknight dinner that won't weigh you down.

It's made healthier with a combination of Greek yogurt and a little mayo, and it pairs beautifully with a hearty whole grain bread. Or you can serve it lower carb over lettuce leaves for another nutritious option.

This version is made with rotisserie chicken but you can use leftover cooked chicken breasts as well. I just recommend that you avoid canned chicken for a better chicken salad.

It's simple to make and worthy of your recipe collection!

Try serving it with baked sweet potato fries or sweet potato chips for a colorful fall pairing.

Apple chicken salad served in lettuce leaf boats.

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Honey Cake https://www.cookingclassy.com/honey-cake/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/honey-cake/#comments Thu, 08 Jun 2023 23:39:10 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=67671 This Honey Cake recipe is a simple dessert full of irresistible flavor. Made with the perfect amount of sweetness, it’s moist, tender, and has slightly caramelized edges. Topped with crunchy almonds, it’s dripping with sticking honey and highlighted with a faint hint of warm spices in every tantalizing bite. 

Honey cake shown with variation of serving with strawberries and ice cream.

What Is Honey Cake? 

The origins of honey cake recipes can be traced all the way back to ancient Egyptian and Roman cultures. In its first stages, the dessert is believed to have been made out of honey and mashed yeast or barley.

During the 12th century, it was developed into a dessert similar to what we make today thanks to bakers in Italy. Soon, it was adopted by the Jewish culture and quickly became a custom surrounding the study of the Torah

Over time, the cake has been incorporated into a wide variety of cultures across the globe and can be found in many different variations. In fact, it is the dessert that spurred the creation of gingerbread. However, no matter how it is made, honey cake always comes together with a simple, spiced batter that is naturally sweetened. 

Soft, sweet, and incredibly tender, it’s one dessert that truly stands the test of time and remains a favorite in many homes, including our own! 

Whole honey cake on a platter cut into slices.

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Apple Slaw https://www.cookingclassy.com/apple-cranberry-almond-coleslaw/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/apple-cranberry-almond-coleslaw/#comments Sat, 15 Apr 2023 17:54:12 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=21393 Apple Slaw - An upgraded coleslaw that's crunchy, fresh and delicious. Made with cabbage, apples, cranberries and almonds and it's all coated in sweet and tangy dressing. It's the perfect side for BBQ's, parties or picnics!Homemade apple slaw with shredded cabbage, apples, carrots, almonds and dressing shown in a wooden salad bowl.

Apple Slaw Recipe

Who doesn't love coleslaw? It's crunchy, it's creamy, it has just enough sweetness, and it goes with just about anything. It's always quick to be polished off.

Here you get the perfect blend of textures and flavors with the mix-in additions of apples, cranberries, almonds and optional cheese. And it's covered in a more wholesome, lighter Greek yogurt dressing (versus a classic coleslaw dressing that has as much as a cup of mayonnaise in it).

This apple slaw recipe has a pleasant mild flavor to it, but if you'd like a more pronounced flavor you can add in a tablespoon of dijon mustard to the dressing.

And if you want to skip a step and go with a shortcut, you can use a coleslaw mix in place of the shredded cabbage and carrots. Also just chop the apples instead of getting paticular and cutting into matchsticks to save time.

I think it's time for pulled pork or pulled chicken sandwiches this week for dinner, don't you? And then of course this homemade coleslaw to go with it!

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Glazed Carrots https://www.cookingclassy.com/glazed-carrots/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/glazed-carrots/#comments Sat, 04 Mar 2023 02:25:47 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=50897 Quick and easy Glazed Carrots - Made with fresh sliced carrots, sweet brown sugar or honey and a few dabs of rich butter. This recipe is proof that it doesn't take much to upgrade a simple vegetable and make it beautifully shine, both in taste and presentation!

Glazed carrots shown served on a white oval platter set over a wooden tray and a green cloth.

Sweet Brown Sugar or Honey Glazed Carrots

You may find these are reminiscent of sweet potatoes but with a fraction of the time effort! And you only need 5 ingredients (plus salt and pepper).

Carrots are sliced on a biased, steamed in a skillet until nearly tender, then sautéed with butter and brown sugar or honey.

It's a simple method that has plenty of leeway for adaptations (variations I'd recommend are adding spices, tossing in dried nuts or dried cranberries, and finishing with other herbs such as chives or dill).

You'll find it to be a quick go-to side dish that will compliment so many of your favorite entrees, they may even take center stage for favorite item on the dinner plate. Even kids will love these!

It's often the simplest things that are the best.

Close up photo of glazed carrots with brown sugar and butter.

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Baked Honey Mustard Chicken https://www.cookingclassy.com/baked-honey-mustard-chicken/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/baked-honey-mustard-chicken/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2023 20:14:01 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=16840 Baked Honey Mustard Chicken - Made with lean chicken breasts, a sweet tangy sauce blend of sweet honey and a trio of vibrant mustards, and it's infused with caramelized onion, garlic and rosemary for more depth. It's simple yet so flavorful! 

Honey mustard chicken in a baking dish lined up in a row.

Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe

You can have this Honey Mustard Chicken on the table in under 45 minutes! And there's minimal hands on prep work since it's baked, no tending to the chicken in a skillet.

I think you'll love the multi-dimensional depth of flavor this easy chicken recipe has, and the slight texture from the coarsely ground mustard. It keeps things deliciously interesting.

I recommend serving it with brown rice or white rice, or fresh cooked noodles tossed with butter, along with a vibrant green steamed vegetable such as broccoli, asparagus or green beans. All making this an easy balanced meal.

Sliced chicken with honey mustard on a plate with steamed broccoli as a serving suggestion.

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Balsamic Glaze https://www.cookingclassy.com/balsamic-glaze/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/balsamic-glaze/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2023 04:31:22 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=66673 A homemade Balsamic Glaze recipe. Made with only one ingredient - vibrant and tangy balsamic vinegar. It's reduced in a saucepan until it has thickened to a syrupy consistency, it's acidity has mellowed and the sweetness has concentrated. It's the perfect finish for a caprese salad and so much more! 

Caprese toast with balsamic glaze.

Flavor Concentrated Balsamic Reduction

The great thing about making this Italian staple at home is that you can make it sweeter as preferred and you can opt to make it thinner or thicker (depending on how long it's reduced).

This balsamic reduction tastes fresher and it begins with an ingredient that is likely already in your pantry.

It's so good you'll want to eat it by the spoonful! It's one of my favorite sauces and it compliments an endless list of dishes. Below are some ideas to get you started.

Balsamic glaze drizzled from a spoon into a small dish.

Ways to Use Balsamic Glaze

  • Upgrade a caprese salad with it or another simple green salad, pair it with a good extra virgin olive oil.
  • Spoon over toast (caprese or strawberry ricotta which are both pictured here, or bruscetta).
  • Drizzle over a finished  pizza.
  • Serve over ice cream (my favorite is over ricotta ice cream, vanilla or strawberry is great too).
  • Pair with fruit (strawberries, peaches, mangoes, cherries, blackberries, apricots or plums) and sweetened whipped cream.
  • Serve over chicken, beef or salmon.
  • Top over a pasta salad.
  • Upgrade vegetables with it. Steamed, roasted, sauteed, grilled or even raw vegetables.
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Lentil Salad https://www.cookingclassy.com/lentil-salad/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/lentil-salad/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2023 00:35:10 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=63549 A delicious and healthy Lentil Salad recipe! It's made with protein rich lentils, roasted bell pepper, cool crisp cucumber, bright red onion, fresh herbs, tangy feta, and it's finished with a vibrant lemon dressing. It's the perfect way to upgrade lentils.

Lentil salad shown in a white ceramic serving bowl. Made with green lentils, bell pepper, red onion, feta, cucumber and dressing.

Lentil Salad

This makes a great lunch or dinner side. It has an abundance of freshness along with a good heartiness to it, and it's easy to make.

You'll find it has a great blend of textures and flavors and it pairs beautifully with chicken or salmon.

You can use a variety of herbs based on what you have. I always like to include parsley then for the second herb addition opt for either cilantro, basil or mint - each will give a different flavor profile so it's nice to switch things up.

Serve it room temp or nice and chilled for a refreshing salad (just keep in the fridge within 2 hours of preparing).

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Vegetable Stir Fry https://www.cookingclassy.com/vegetable-stir-fry/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/vegetable-stir-fry/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2023 04:46:55 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=66584 Vegetable Stir Fry - A beautiful, colorful rainbow of fresh vegetables are sautéed together in a hot skillet or wok and seasoned with a abundantly flavorful sweet and savory stir fry sauce. It's nutritious and completely delicious!Vegetable stir fry in a white oval platter shown from above on a marble surface with a blue cloth.

Rainbow Vegetable Stir Fry Recipe

Our favorite takeout-style easy vegetable stir fry! Made with a lovely blend of colors and boasting with plenty of fresh flavor.

It makes a delicious vegetarian main dish (with a vegan option) that you can serve with brown rice or white rice, or it can double as a side to a healthy protein such as salmon, shrimp or chicken.

In it you'll find a tasty variety of vegetables and the stir fry sauce will leave you craving more!

It's easy to substitute here using other vegetables you may have on hand (see ideas below).

So clean out the fridge with all those veggies and make this delicious stir fry!

Vegetable stir fry with bell peppers, carrots, peas, broccoli, red onion, and mushrooms.

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Teriyaki Shrimp https://www.cookingclassy.com/teriyaki-shrimp/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/teriyaki-shrimp/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2023 05:07:20 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=63864 Teriyaki Shrimp - A quick Asian dish made with pan seared shrimp and a deeply flavorful, sweet and savory teriyaki sauce. Easy to make and worthy of the dinner rotation!

Teriyaki shrimp served with a side of steamed rice and green beans.

Easy Teriyaki Shrimp with Homemade Sauce

Weekdays are all about those quick meals and this teriyaki shrimp stir fry style dish fits into that perfectly.

You can have it ready in 25 minutes and it’s always satisfies those take out cravings.

It’s very similar to the traditional quick teriyaki chicken (which we all love) with the same type of sauce but a different protein to switch things up.

Serve it with white rice, brown rice, veggie fried rice, or sautéed vegetables (green beans, asparagus, broccoli, bell peppers, etc.) to compete the meal.

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Salmon Rice Bowls https://www.cookingclassy.com/salmon-rice-bowl/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/salmon-rice-bowl/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2023 04:20:08 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=65138 Salmon Rice Bowls - A layered bowl made up of tender jasmine rice, glazed teriyaki style salmon bites, asian cabbage slaw, fresh creamy avocado and crisp cucumber. Then for a final finishing touch everything is drizzled with a spicy sriracha mayo. It's a flavor explosion all in one bowl!

Salmon rice bowl with teriyaki style salmon, cucumber, cabbage, avocado and sriracha mayo.

Loaded Salmon Rice Bowl

These salmon rice bowls are loaded with the works! It's an abundance of fresh ingredients all piled together in one bowl for maximum flavor.

You get a harmonious blend of various textures, an exciting combination of flavors that all highlight each other perfectly, and there's a visually pleasing variety of vibrant color.

It's made up of nutritious ingredients and it's such a filling dish. I'm a white rice fan lately but you can easily swap white jasmine rice for brown rice (regular, short grain, or jasmine brown rice) or quinoa.

I've also listed other various substitutes to use in this dish based on what you have on hand (see ideas below).

This is one to add to the dinner rotation, it's incredibly delicious!

Layered into a blue bowl is white rice, glazed salmon, cucumber, asian cabbage slaw, avocado, and sesame seeds.

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