Honey is my secret ingredient during Passover. It can be used in a variety of recipes – from entrees, to sides, to dessert – it is just so versatile. It provides balance to any dish complementing and enhancing a variety of foods and flavors, On Passover, we have to contend with a number of limitations and restrictions to our familiar recipes, but honey is easy to find and even easier to cook with. I love to cook with honey because it has a velvety texture and mouth feel that is completely unique. Honey is also a natural humectant which helps to lock in moisture and adds a rich golden color to both sweet and savory dishes.

Honey is all natural and the label should only list one ingredient – honey. Honey that is 100% pure is kosher all year long. On Passover, it is recommended to find honey with a reliable kosher for Passover certification to guarantee that it is actually 100% pure honey with no other ingredients or sweeteners. I also recommend that you buy honey in bulk, so you can enjoy so many fabulous and versatile recipes year-round. A miracle of nature, honey doesn’t spoil and can be stored indefinitely, so stock up!

Here I’ve chosen 15 Passover recipes highlighting honey from JoyofKosher.com and Honey.com.

Honey-Kissed Carrot Zucchini Kugel

Roasted Beets with Honeyed Pistachios

Chunky Butternut Squash and Apple with Honey

Citrus Glazed Roasted Carrots

Honey Chicken

Grilled Plums with Chopped Kale and Warm Honey Thyme Vinaigrette

Sticky Ginger and Honey Lamb Ribs

Braised Short Ribs with Honey

Rosemary Honeyed Walnuts

Soft and Chewy Nougat

Classic Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Honey

Brisket with Barbecue Sauce

Whole Wheat Matzo Granola with Honey

Pear and Chestnut Charoset

Jeff Nathan's Berries with Honey Ginger Zabaglione

For more information on honey and more recipes for all year-round go to Honey.com

This post is sponsored by the National Honey Board, all opinions are my own.

(Main Image - Honey Nut Tart)