Honey and breakfast are made for each other. A drizzle over porridge, a spoonful stirred into your morning brew. It's a fixture of the morning routine in millions of households, and rightly so.
But plenty of people are still missing out on what honey can do beyond breakfast. We love it just as much elsewhere: swapped in for sugar in a bake or a drink, it brings the sweetness plus a flavour all of its own.
It doesn't stop there. Honey makes a brilliant marinade for meat, a glaze for salmon, or a sweet finish to a side salad. We're always finding new ways to use it in the kitchen, and we've pulled together some of our favourites below, whether you're firing up the barbecue, baking something sweet, or looking to liven up dinner.
On the barbecue
We've just had a long, hot summer, and it looks like the barbecues will be staying out a little longer yet. From halloumi and kebabs in summer to glazed salmon in autumn, even a joint of lamb alongside your Sunday roast, honey earns its place at the grill.
Glazes and marinades are where it really shines. That touch of sweetness balances out bold, smoky flavours, and the sugars caramelise beautifully over the heat, giving you the sear and stickiness that keeps people coming back for more.
Here are a few recipes worth lighting the barbecue for:
Honey and pomegranate glazed lamb skewers
Marinade lamb fillets for up to 24 hours in this pomegranate and honey mix, then onto the barbecue. Fifteen minutes later, you've got perfectly cooked kebabs with a marinade elevated by a drizzle of Rowse Honey.
Saffron and honey glazed chicken skewers
Honey glazed chicken skewers with a touch of luxury from saffron. A simple twist on a typical barbecue favourite.
Grilled honey lime salmon
Honey and salmon are a natural match. Add some zesty lime and the smokiness of the grill, and you've got fillets that go perfectly with a light summer salad and a glass of wine.
Baking with Rowse Honey
If you've got a sweet tooth, these are for you. From blondies to bundt cake, Rowse Honey is a natural swap for sugar in your baking, and it brings something sugar alone can't.
Honey and brown sugar blondies
Barefoot Bakery kindly shared this recipe with us. Rowse honey, rich brown sugar and white chocolate combine for a blondie with real depth.
Rowse Honey and almond bundt
A classic cake with a twist: fluffy honey butter spread on top. A good-looking centrepiece, or just a nice bake for a Sunday afternoon.
Honey, cocoa and salted caramel brownies
Brownies are hard to beat at the best of times. Here, honey and cocoa are the twist, finished with a drizzle of salted caramel.
Curious about swapping honey for sugar more generally? Read our blog here for some suggestions on ways to sweeten drinks with honey instead of sugar.
Everyday cooking with honey
Honey's not just for sweet treats. It earns its place in savoury cooking too. Roast dinners, side salads, sharing plates: a few of the recipes we keep coming back to.
Honey glazed rustic roast lamb
A Sunday roast classic, made with a joint of lamb roasted slowly in a honey glaze. Tender meat, and a sweet glaze that cuts through the savoury flavours.
Honey and mustard savoury croissant
Simple and effective: a flaky croissant, melted cheese, ham, and a honey and mustard sauce for a spicy-sweet kick.
Baked red mullet with orange and red onion salad
Marinade mullet fillets, then grill until the skin browns and the fish flakes easily. Serve with warm pitta.
