143 flavors that taste great with honey
..and 30 combinations to avoid.
We analyzed over 500,000 recipes to figure out which ingredients makes honey better. On average, recipes with honey received a 4.42⭐ review scores. However, in some combinations, review scores improved significantly. Like with lemon juice. And sometimes worse. Like with milk.
These are the most important combinations we found:
Stand out combinations
- black pepper
- garlic powder
- flat leaf parsley
- olive oil
- cilantro
- apple cider vinegar
- basil
- lemon zest
- thyme
- cumin
- tamari
- onion powder
- smoked paprika
- bay leaf
- cashew nuts
- cucumber
- shallots
- celery
- sharp cheddar cheese
- spinach
- red wine
- cabbage
- ground chicken
- chipotle peppers
- feta cheese
- dill
- beef
- wild rice
- arugula
- orzo pasta
- pasta
- chili oil
- lentils
- plum tomato
- corn tortillas
- pork
- italian seasoning
- peppercorns
- pecorino cheese
- grape tomato
- tuna
- beef tenderloin
- guajillo chili peppers
- skirt steak
- yellow squash
- pepperoncini peppers
Improved by
- lemon juice
- kosher salt
- red onion
- red chili flakes
- oregano
- rosemary
- dijon mustard
- mayonnaise
- yellow onion
- jalapeño peppers
- baby spinach
- radish
- cranberry
- salmon
- crème fraîche
- chili paste
- cumin seeds
- mozzarella cheese
- sriracha
- soba noodles
- figs
- red wine vinegar
- romaine lettuce
- cherry tomato
- lime zest
- ancho chili
- avocado
- pomegranate seeds
- watercress
- flaky salt
- flaxseed
- adobo
- blue cheese
- sweet corn
- raw sesame seeds
- corn
- ground turkey
- salad greens
- white balsamic vinegar
- pancetta
- pita bread
- ranch dressing
- bibb lettuce
- unseasoned rice vinegar
- baby arugula
- frisée
- jicama
- tea
- bamboo
- grainy mustard
- turkey
- pizza dough
- aleppo peppers
- leg of lamb
- champagne vinegar
- sumac
- belgian endive
- butter lettuce
- black eyed peas
- red grapes
- cotija cheese
- hummus
High potential
- broccoli
- garlic
- lime juice
- cayenne
- margarine
- salted butter
- blueberry
- wheat germ
- balsamic vinegar
- peach
- chickpeas
- cheddar cheese
- chia seeds
- yellow mustard
- barbecue sauce
- white onion
- white peppers
- sunflower seeds
- basmati
- pear
- brussel sprouts
- oat bran
- vermicelli
- rose water
- raw sunflower seeds
- salmon filets
- lemon rind
- endive
- espresso
- lemon peel
Spoiled by
- ginger paste
- cream of tartar
- drumsticks
- coconut flour
- vital wheat gluten
- rice noodles
- applesauce
- clementines
- orange marmalade
- chicken tenders
- almond flour
- egg yolk
- bittersweet chocolate
- pumpkin puré
- white wheat flour
- coconut oil
- cocoa powder
- nutmeg
- old fashioned oats
- cornflour
- baking powder
- wheat flour
- egg
- vanilla
- milk
Worse all around
Common combinations
- salt
- butter
- soy sauce
- ginger
- cinnamon
- green onions
- all purpose flour
- brown sugar
- sesame oil
- vegetable oil
- almonds
- carrots
- sea salt
- sugar
- onion
- orange juice
- peanut butter
- canola oil
- banana
- chicken breast
- sesame seeds
- rice vinegar
- walnuts
- red bell peppers
- granulated sugar
- mint
- buttermilk
- active yeast
- ketchup
- heavy cream
- strawberry
- oil
- greek yogurt
- raisins
- worcestershire sauce
- chicken broth
- paprika
- yogurt
- chili powder
- rolled oats
- chicken
- flour
- pecans
- tomato
- peanuts
- sour cream
- mustard
- chives
- rice wine vinegar
- orange zest
- toasted sesame seeds
- coconut milk
- dark brown sugar
- mango
- white sugar
- parmesan
- powdered sugar
- red chili peppers
- coconut
- pineapple
- bacon
- cider vinegar
- allspice
- cream cheese
- egg whites
- flaky sea salt
- turmeric
- white wine vinegar
- shrimp
- zucchini
- sweet potatoes
- chicken stock
- bread flour
- chocolate
- hoisin sauce
- chicken thighs
- tomato paste
- molasses
- dark chocolate
- hot sauce
- almond milk
- apple
- goat cheese
- fish sauce
- instant yeast
- ice
- quinoa
- white wine
- tahini
- pistachios
- chicken wings
- peanut oil
- confectioners sugar
- cornmeal
- maple syrup
- apricots
- sage
- red cabbage
- pork tenderloin
- rice
- serrano chili
- fruit
- pork chops
- cherries
- raspberry
- sherry
- cardamom
- grape seed oil
- quick oats
- black beans
- semisweet chocolate
- sherry vinegar
- white vinegar
- poppy seeds
- bourbon
- wheat pastry flour
- ricotta cheese
- yeast
- mushrooms
- prosciutto
- kale
- oyster sauce
- vanilla bean
- brown rice
- anise
- butternut squash
- pineapple juice
- cauliflower
- oats
- flank steak
- blackberry
- oranges
- asparagus
- shaoxing chinese wine
- bell peppers
- seeds
- herbs
- gochujang
- tofu
- flaxseed meal
- chili garlic sauce
- berry
- crumbs
- granny smith apple
- panko crumbs
- dates
- fennel seeds
- pork shoulder
- nuts
- corn kernels
- green cabbage
- chinese five spice powder
- puff pastry
- pine nuts
- coffee
- mirin
- golden raisins
- sweet onion
- green beans
- potatoes
- corn starch
- shiitake mushrooms
- yellow bell peppers
- neutral oil
- flour tortillas
- apple cider
- brie cheese
- yellow cornmeal
- lettuce
- oat flour
- beer
- vegetable broth
- arrowroot
- almond butter
- apple juice
- five spice powder
- pork loin
- rice wine
- kalamata olives
- white rice
- vinegar
- phyllo dough
- cilantro seeds
- pumpkin
- cream
- mascarpone cheese
- avocado oil
- chicken drumsticks
- snow peas
- sweet paprika
- turbinado sugar
- spaghetti
- vegetable stock
- vodka
- hamburger buns
- hazelnuts
- red chili
- sundried tomato
- almond meal
- pomegranate juice
- hot pepper sauce
- tomato sauce
- green bell peppers
- pumpkin seeds
- sambal oelek
- coconut sugar
- monterey jack cheese
- watermelon
- nonfat greek yogurt
- brandy
- tapioca
- gelatin
- napa cabbage
- beef broth
- caraway seeds
- liquid smoke
- beets
- vanilla yogurt
- raw cashew nuts
- teriyaki sauce
- baby carrots
- saffron
- coconut flakes
- crimini mushrooms
- vanilla ice cream
- corn syrup
- habanero
- sirloin steak
- garlic salt
- dark soy sauce
- baby bok choy
- celery salt
- black sesame seeds
- blood oranges
- wheat
- capers
- tarragon
- garam marsala
- tortilla
- linguine
- dark rum
- strawberry jam
- mustard powder
- ghee
- grapes
- bread
- pumpkin pie spice
- distilled white vinegar
- sugar snap peas
- orange bell peppers
- yukon gold potatoes
- kiwi
- purple cabbage
- fennel
- rhubarb
- ham
- lemongrass
- eggplant
- corn oil
- potato starch
- horseradish
- condensed milk
- celery seeds
- apricot jam
- olives
- whipping cream
- nonfat milk
- instant coffee
- green chili
- cardamom pods
- mustard seeds
- harissa
- parsnips
- thai basil
- pepitas
- whiskey
- gorgonzola cheese
- sesame
- radicchio
- leeks
- rotisserie chicken
- sake
- cake flour
- ramen noodles
- jasmine rice
- rye flour
- whipped cream
- fuji apple
- baby potatoes
- pomegranate molasses
- xanthan gum
- steel oats
- kidney beans
- tequila
- milk powder
- plums
- bok choy
- seasoned rice vinegar
- white sesame seeds
- rum
- pomegranate
- russet potatoes
- chuck roast
- steamed rice
- provolone cheese
- boiled egg
- chili
- grapefruit
- raw pecans
- navel oranges
- panko
- medjool dates
- cod
- peas
- tart apple
- swiss cheese
- beans
- challah bread
- safflower oil
- prunes
- tuscan kale
- salami
- cheese
- raw shrimp
- beef stock
- nut butter
- sweet chili sauce
- cantaloupe
- granola
- snap peas
- ground pork
- protein powder
- orange peel
- milk chocolate
- udon noodles
- fingerling potatoes
- gala apple
- salsa
- kimchi
- white beans
- anchovy filets
- white miso
- crystallized ginger
- creamy almond butter
- toasted coconut
- millet
- scotch bonnet peppers
- mandarin oranges
- toasted pine nuts
- oatmeal
- sichuan peppers
- buns
- toasted pecans
- orange liqueur
- edamame
- noodles
- blanched almond flour
- mahi mahi
- honeycrisp apple
- shelled edamame
- steak
- papaya
- table salt
- dill pickles
- rice flour
- black olives
- buckwheat flour
- cranberry juice
- cane sugar
- bartlett pears
- green olives
- cinnamon sugar
- fresno chili
- club soda
- cajun seasoning
- sprinkles
- toasted wheat germ
- graham crackers
- drumettes
- grapefruit juice
- farro
- italian sausage
- toasted pumpkin seeds
- cognac
- halloumi cheese
- marjoram
- tart cherries
- vegetable shortening
- evaporated milk
- apple butter
- water chestnuts
- virgin coconut oil
- golden delicious apple
- green peppers
- hot chili oil
- chinese five spice
- yams
- meyer lemon
- spelt
- pineapple in juice
- peppers
- asian pear
- roma tomato
- baby greens
- vanilla greek yogurt
- dark beer
- miso
- skin
- candied ginger
- cottage cheese
- cacao nibs
- fenugreek
- duck
- raspberry jam
- black tea
- manchego cheese
- sea scallops
- barley
- chinese egg noodles
- toasted white sesame seeds
- penne pasta
- herbes de provence
- red leaf lettuce
- white flour
- clarified butter
- tilapia
- powdered milk
- polenta
- fat
- bosc pears
- raw sugar
- cannellini beans
- queso fresco cheese
- ginger powder
- honey mustard
- shaved parmesan
- silken tofu
- chow mein noodles
- kabocha squash
- spicy brown mustard
- beef brisket
- kielbasa
- unsulphured molasses
- spiral ham
- brown rice flour
- pork belly
- red potatoes
- nonfat milk powder
- crispy rice cereal
- green chili peppers
- red curry paste
- baby corn
- mustard greens
- red lentils
- wine vinegar
- stone mustard
- mace
- chili garlic paste
- peel
- caster sugar
- wheat bran
- red beets
- pie crust
- yellow curry powder
- vanilla protein powder
Explore the stand out connections in the visual explorer 👉
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 we found with honey:
Zucchini and Walnut Arugula Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
aggieskitchen.com
Review: 4.42/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.6/10
No-Bake Crispy Chocolate Peanut Butter Bites
barefeetinthekitchen.com
Review: 4.42/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.2/10
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Jalapeño Honey
barefeetinthekitchen.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.1/10
Sweet and Spicy Almonds with Brown Sugar and Cayenne
barefeetinthekitchen.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.1/10
Strawberry Peach Banana Vanilla Smoothie
barefeetinthekitchen.com
Review: 4.42/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6/10
Honey Cake with Fresh Figs and Goat Cheese Frosting
bromabakery.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 5.9/10
Healthy Greek Yogurt and Honey Blueberry Muffins
bakerbynature.com
Review: 4.7/5 Dish Dragon Score: 5.7/10
Thick and Creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Breakfast Shake
bakerbynature.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 5.5/10
140 Calorie Blueberry Banana Oat Flour Muffins
bromabakery.com
Review: 4.7/5 Dish Dragon Score: 5.4/10
Strawberry Basil Goat Cheese Spread with Walnuts
aggieskitchen.com
Review: 4.42/5 Dish Dragon Score: 3.4/10
