The Honey Companion: Natural Recipes and Remedies for Health, Beauty, and Home

by Suzy Scherr

Overview

Discover 75 super-healthy uses for raw honey

Honey is amazingly powerful, both in and out of the kitchen. Rich in vitamins and minerals, and containing antioxidant and antibacterial properties, honey can be used to soothe ulcers, burns, skin sores, inflammation, and more. And studies have shown honey does a better job of easing nighttime coughs and improving sleep than many commercial cough suppressants.

In The Honey Companion, chef and DIY maven Suzy Scherr showcases recipes, home remedies, and beauty solutions that highlight honey’s unique flavor and utilize it in unexpected ways. She even includes clever household uses for beeswax. You can try:

• Honey-Sesame Popcorn
• Shortcut Baklava
• Herbal Cough Drops
• Burn treatment
• Conditioning Hair Treatment
• Beeswax Granite Countertop Polish

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781682683743
Publisher:	Countryman Press, The
Publication date:	03/26/2019
Series:	Countryman Pantry
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Suzy Scherr is a chef and culinary instructor. She is the author of The Apple Cider Vinegar Companion, The Baking Soda Companion, The Ginger & Turmeric Companion, and more. She lives with her family in New York.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Getting Started with Honey 11

Introduction 13

Part 2 Honey to Eat 33

Appetizers, Snacks, and SIPS 34

Whipped Goat Cheese Crostini with Truffle Honey and Thyme 35

Miso-Honey Chicken Wings 38

Bewitching Fig and Blue Cheese Flatbread with Honey and Thyme 40

Honey-Glazed Almonds 42

Honey-Sesame Popcorn 44

The Bee's Knees Cocktail 46

The Queen Bee 48

Endlessly Customizable Honey Syrup for Homemade Soda 50

Honey Lemon Iced Tea 54

Mango and Honey Lassi 57

Mains 58

Honey Lemon Roast Chicken (In the Slow Cooker. Or Not.) 59

Honey-Hoisin Meatballs 63

Sheet-Pan Honey Mustard Salmon 66

Garlic Honey Shrimp Skewers 68

Chicken-Fried Cauliflower with Hot Honey Drizzle 71

Honey Ginger Beef Tacos with Pineapple Salsa 75

Honey Lime Skillet Chicken Thighs 78

Next-Level Grilled Cheese with Honey 80

Dressings, Drizzles, Spreads, and Sauces 82

All-Purpose Sweet and Tangy Salad Dressing 83

Jammy Honey-Roasted Tomatoes 84

Chile-Infused Honey (Plus Other Infusions You'll Love) 86

Whipped Honey Butter 88

Creamed Honey 90

Baked and Sweet Things 92

3-Ingredient Caramel Sauce 93

Peanut Butter and Honey Granola 95

Struffoli 98

New-School Jewish-ish Honey Cake 101

Shortcut Baklava 105

Easy Honey Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread 108

Part 3 Honey for Health 111

Stress-Relieving Tea 113

Hot Ginger Cold Remedy 115

Sore Throat Soother 117

Cough Syrup 118

Herbal Cough Drops 120

Seasonal Allergy Fighter 122

Burn Treatment 124

Antiseptic for Cuts and Scrapes 126

Digestive Aid 128

Dandruff Solution 130

Hangover Helper 133

Natural Sleep Aid 134

Energy-Boosting Tonic 136

Manuka Honey Plaque Reducer 138

Pinkeye Remedy 140

Part 4 Honey for Beauty 143

Honey Facial Scrub 144

Cucumber Honey Toner 146

Zit Zapper 148

Brightening and Tightening Facial Mask 149

Homemade Lip Balm 152

Lip Scrub 154

Conditioning Hair Treatment 156

The Perfect Shower Gel 159

Moisturizing Lotion Bars 161

Milk and Honey Elbow Softener 164

Skin-Softening Honey Bath 165

Honey Mint Mouthwash 166

Part 5 Mind Your Beeswax (Household Uses for Honey and Beeswax) 169

Rust Preventer 170

Beeswax Wood Conditioner and Furniture Polish 172

Leather Conditioner 174

Granite Counter top Polish 176

Eco-Friendly Reusable Food Wrap 178

Idiot-Proof DIY Beeswax Candles 181

Upcycled Honey Bear Bottle Nightlight 184

Pinecone Fire Starter 187

Additional Resources 189

What to Do with the Dregs of Your Honey Pot 189

How to Substitute Honey for Sugar in Baking Recipes 190

Growing a Bee-Friendly Garden 192

Becoming a Backyard Beekeeper 196

Acknowledgments 198

Credits 200

Index 201