What goes well with honey?
We analyzed over 150,000 recipes to figure out which ingredients makes honey better. On average, recipes with honey gets 4.26⭐ review scores. But in some combinations, review scores get a lot better. Like with sumac. And sometimes worse. Like with toasted coconut.
Here comes the combinations we found:
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Significant high scores:
sumac,
radicchio,
dark molasses,
margarine,
celery,
adobo,
sweet corn,
xanthan gum,
cabbage,
arugula,
chipotle pepper,
feta cheese,
virgin olive oil,
shallots,
dijon mustard,
cherry tomatoes,
thyme,
apple cider vinegar,
sharp cheddar cheese
Better than not:
white miso,
pita breads,
spelt,
skirt steak,
chili,
garam masala,
rose water,
romaine,
sherry vinegar,
unsalted cashew nuts,
candied ginger,
jam,
green apple,
corn tortillas,
tuna,
grapefruit juice,
pepperoni,
blanched almonds,
butter lettuce,
flaxseed meal,
rotisserie chicken,
turkey,
farro,
grapeseed oil,
toasted walnuts,
five spice powder,
red grapes,
kimchi,
italian seasoning,
boneless chicken breasts,
vermicelli,
cajun seasoning,
anise,
butternut squash,
tabasco,
red chili peppers,
low fat milk,
bay leaf,
brown rice flour,
vegetable stock,
olives,
graham crackers,
dark rum,
gorgonzola cheese,
bok choy,
grapeseed,
edamame,
curry powder,
crumbs,
brandy,
whiskey,
dates,
pumpkin,
blue cheese,
allspice,
chicken wings,
sunflower,
snow peas,
brown rice noodles,
green bell pepper,
red wine vinegar,
baby potatoes,
navel oranges,
mayonnaise,
ham,
basmati,
onion powder,
cardamom,
beef stock,
sanding sugar,
fuji apple,
yogurt,
pasta,
cornmeal,
hazelnuts,
pork loin,
rolled oats,
goat cheese,
buns,
nuts,
mirin,
figs,
quick oats,
green olives,
mushrooms,
arrowroot,
dill,
chives,
jalapeño pepper,
turmeric,
lemon zest,
yellow mustard,
ricotta cheese,
tomato paste,
sweet potatoes,
fruit,
blueberries,
cranberries,
spinach,
chili paste,
vegetable,
whipped cream cheese,
paprika,
almonds,
ginger root,
cashew nuts,
coffee,
purpose flour,
garlic salt,
chili sauce,
garlic powder,
bittersweet chocolate,
oyster sauce,
broccoli,
yellow onion,
cream,
hot sauce,
coconut flakes,
white vinegar,
confectioners sugar,
maple syrup,
flank steak,
lean beef,
light brown sugar,
liquid smoke,
old fashioned rolled oats,
orange bell pepper,
peach,
peanut butter,
penne pasta,
peppercorns,
pistachios,
prunes,
puff pastry,
purple cabbage,
red food coloring,
shelled pistachios,
smoked paprika,
toasted nuts,
toasted pumpkin,
unsalted butter,
white balsamic vinegar
🤷♀️ Shrug:
unseasoned rice vinegar,
virgin coconut oil,
seasoned rice vinegar,
romaine lettuce,
baby arugula,
radishes,
pepitas,
wheat bran,
creme fraiche,
serrano pepper,
chinese five spice powder,
red apple,
non fat milk,
pear,
cucumber,
baby spinach,
raisins,
balsamic vinegar,
pomegranate,
bread,
cumin,
avocado,
chickpeas,
fat,
cider vinegar,
sherry,
linguine,
yellow bell pepper,
blood oranges,
red onion,
green beans,
granny smith apples,
parsley,
red pepper flakes,
toasted sesame oil,
white wine vinegar,
salmon filets,
mint,
thai basil,
rosemary,
black beans,
yeast,
lemon juice,
corn kernels,
active yeast,
chicken,
basil,
tamari,
beets,
chia,
brussel sprouts,
soba noodles,
tofu,
oregano,
sage,
white beans,
light soy sauce,
toasted sesame,
spaghetti,
ice,
peanut oil,
salt,
mozzarella cheese,
bacon,
turbinado,
walnuts,
cinnamon sugar,
sugar,
herbs,
almond butter,
skin on salmon,
black pepper,
bread flour,
white sugar,
pork shoulder,
kiwi,
lettuce,
worcestershire sauce,
granny smith,
salad greens,
water,
oranges,
wheat germ,
capers,
kalamata olives,
raspberries,
sweet onion,
poppy,
golden,
apple,
boneless chicken thighs,
chili pepper,
cinnamon,
potato starch,
chicken thighs,
parmesan,
sea salt,
brie cheese,
all purpose flour,
granulated sugar,
berries,
chocolate,
gelatin,
gochujang,
cod,
greek yogurt,
granola,
light corn syrup,
milk,
natural peanut butter,
non fat greek yogurt,
papaya,
powdered sugar,
pumpkin pie spice,
salted butter,
snap peas,
sriracha,
steel oats,
vital wheat gluten
Scores poorly:
watermelon,
steak,
cherries,
olive oil,
cayenne,
pine nuts,
brown sugar,
coconut,
pecans,
vanilla ice cream,
chili flakes,
mango,
bell pepper,
cream cheese,
vegetable oil,
baby carrots,
warm milk,
chili powder,
instant yeast,
oil,
mashed banana,
peanuts,
kosher salt,
chinese rice wine,
water chestnuts,
brown rice,
orange juice,
tomatoes,
flaxseed,
canola oil,
white pepper,
noodles,
toasted almonds,
flax,
agave,
beef broth,
prosciutto,
caster sugar,
baking powder,
black sesame,
chicken drumsticks,
coconut milk,
flax seed,
blackberries,
beans,
hoisin sauce,
beer,
creamy peanut butter,
dark chocolate,
almond milk,
almond meal,
sambal oelek,
grain mustard,
full fat coconut milk,
gochugaru,
tamari soy sauce,
coconut water,
flax seed meal,
cacao nibs,
creamy almond butter,
milk chocolate,
mustard powder,
nut butter,
oats,
parsnips,
pepper season,
phyllo dough,
pomegranate juice,
pork chops,
rice noodles,
salted peanuts,
spiral ham,
sprinkles,
table salt,
wheat pastry flour,
white wheat flour
Pay attention:
flour,
butter,
rice,
quinoa,
mustard,
flaky sea salt,
onion,
panko crumbs,
nutmeg,
rice vinegar,
banana,
carrots,
red bell pepper,
egg,
lime zest,
toasted pine nuts,
red potatoes,
wheat flour,
shrimp,
vinegar,
cheese,
asparagus,
shaoxing chinese wine,
chicken broth,
barbecue sauce,
pineapple juice,
white onion,
chicken stock,
cauliflower,
toasted pecans,
heavy cream,
avocado oil,
fish sauce,
zucchini,
cheddar cheese,
molasses,
ketchup,
corn,
egg whites,
champagne vinegar,
flour tortillas,
tomato sauce,
saffron,
chicken breasts,
buttermilk,
egg yolk,
club soda,
salmon,
tahini,
ramen noodles,
medjool dates,
dark brown sugar,
neutral oil,
chili garlic sauce,
kale,
apple cider,
apricots,
cane sugar,
sweet paprika,
monterey jack cheese,
pork tenderloin,
applesauce,
swiss cheese,
pomegranate molasses,
sugar snap peas,
celery seed,
hot water,
red cabbage,
white wine,
apricot jam,
sake,
full fat greek yogurt,
red pepper,
ghee,
dark soy sauce,
coconut sugar,
corn starch,
vegetable broth,
almond flour,
red chili,
peas,
mandarin oranges,
tortilla,
cocoa powder,
tequila,
condensed milk,
lemongrass,
heavy whipping cream,
yellow cornmeal,
hamburger buns,
grapes,
green cabbage,
potatoes,
baby bok choy,
golden raisins,
couscous,
cauliflower rice,
cake flour,
fingerling potatoes,
apple juice,
grain dijon mustard,
kielbasa,
mascarpone cheese,
napa cabbage,
oat flour,
old fashioned oats,
pineapple,
pumpkin puré,
russet potatoes,
semi sweet chocolate,
silken tofu,
sweet chili sauce,
tapioca,
teriyaki sauce,
vanilla,
vanilla bean,
vanilla yogurt,
vodka,
white rice,
yellow food coloring
Makes both ingredients worse:
lime juice,
cilantro,
garlic,
soy sauce,
ginger,
green onions,
baking soda,
cornflour,
coconut oil,
bourbon,
green chili,
shiitake,
red chili flakes,
coconut flour,
orange zest,
protein powder,
rice wine vinegar,
sesame,
sesame oil,
toasted coconut
Remember this is how people score them online. A bad combination might not be a bad combination. It might be hard to cook or people make poor substitutions. If you think it makes sense to use something, just pay extra attention.
Here are some great recipes I found with honey:
Chilled Asparagus Salad with Lemon-Dijon Vinaigrette
www.daringgourmet.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 7/10
Meat Lite: Red Grape, Bacon, and Pistachio Salad with Shallot Sherry Vinaigrette Recipe
www.seriouseats.com
Review: 4.26/5 Dish Dragon Score: 7/10
Grilled Italian Sausage with Peppers, Onions and Arugula
www.simplyrecipes.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 7/10
Marinated Celery Salad With Chickpeas and Parmesan
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.9/10
Shaved Turnip Salad With Arugula and Prosciutto
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.9/10
Serious Salads: Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese, Walnuts and Honey Dijon Vinaigrette Recipe
www.seriouseats.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.9/10
Hearty Sweet Potato, Arugula & Wild Rice Salad with Ginger Dressing
cookieandkate.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.9/10
Grape Feta and Bacon Salad with Creamy Dijon Dressing
www.budgetbytes.com
Review: 4.84/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.9/10
Arugula Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
www.platingsandpairings.com
Review: 4.88/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.9/10
