Desert Flower Honey Peanut Butter Bites

Incorporating our local Desert Flower honey harvested in Phoenix into a sweet snack makes these peanut butter treats a simple no-bake option for the hotter weather that is quickly approaching. While other parts of the country are relishing the warmer weather, we Arizonans try to stay away from anything that will heat our homes. Since […]

Lemon Zest Infused Honey: Honey Bourbon Red Snapper

Lemon always compliments seafood, but when you add lemon zest infused honey and a bit of bourbon to fresh fish, the taste is quite delicious. By zesting the lemons for you and infusing it in our local honey, we have made it easy to add the fresh flavor of lemons to any dish. What’s more, […]

Honey Highlight: Arizona Mesquite Honey

Arizona Mesquite Honey is a beautiful golden color that pays homage to the Sonoran Desert. Native to the southwest and Mexico, mesquite is a popular tree in the Phoenix valley.  The mesquite blooms are a light yellow color that is reflected in the honey produced from their blossoms. Mesquite Honey is Perfect for Recipes Mesquite blossoms […]

Honey Highlight: Lavender Infused Honey

Lavender Infused Honey is one of Absolutely Delightful’s most popular infused honey flavors. Mixing the perfect amount of essential oil into our local Arizona honey makes this honey a wonderful addition to your recipes. Measuring the honey for recipes, though, is often a sticky process. By using a simple technique, measuring honey becomes much easier. […]

Substituting Honey for Sugar

Substituting honey for sugar in a recipe can be done with a few key adjustments. Keep in mind that honey contains water, so one cup of honey does not equal one cup of granulated sugar. The subtle flavor differences will also affect the final recipe in a way that adds depth to baked goods that […]

Salted Whipped Honey Over Toast

Salted honey, whipped with real butter, slathered over a thick slice of toast or English muffin is a great way to start your morning. My original post was going to include a recipe to make a honey butter concoction. However, I am a busy mother, so taking the time to whip butter, salt and honey […]

Crowd-Pleasing Chicken with Cayenne Pepper Honey

Arizona Honey Highlight: Cayenne Pepper Honey Cayenne pepper is a popular spice used in a variety of cuisines. Our local Arizona honey is mixed with cayenne pepper to give you a spicy-sweet condiment. Make sure you stir the honey before using it in your recipes, as the cayenne pepper will eventually work its way to […]

Honey Pecan Pie

Honey Highlight: Winslow Summer Harvest Winslow Summer Harvest honey has a rich golden color with a classic flavor to compliment holiday cookies, brownies, and pies, such as our honey pecan pie recipe. The holiday months bring traditions surrounded by food.  As guests, we like to bring something to share, and isn’t baking a homemade pie […]

Cocktail Recipe: Whiskey Peach Smash

The holiday season is full of entertaining, so I’d like to share a quick and tasty cocktail. There are a variety of different flavors of honey depending on where each hive is located in the valley. My favorite honey for using in cocktails is our desert wild flower honey. This well-rounded, sweet honey doesn’t over-power […]

Chocolate & Chili Honey Cake

Desert Botanical Garden Chiles & Chocolate Festival Chocolate Chili Honey Cake 1 cup vegetable oil 1 cup sugar ⅔ cup brown sugar 1 cup Absolutely Delightful Arizona Honey 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 eggs ½ cup unsweetened, dark cocoa powder 2¾ cups flour ½ teaspoon soda 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup brewed […]