Honey
Carrot Tzimmes
(Israeli Jewish carrots braised with honey)
Tzimmes, or tsimmes, is a Jewish side dish that is a traditional part of a Rosh Hashanah meal. Carrot, or mehren, tzimmes, are a favorite, slowly simmered with honey to make a sweet dish symbolizing a sweet new year. There are endless variations on the basic tzimmes recipe. Some mix carrots and sweet potatoes. Others add dried fruits. Still others braise a nice brisket with the carrots. Read more »
Lekach
(Israeli Jewish honey cake)
Lekach is a spiced honey cake that is especially popular for Rosh Hashanah when sweet dishes symbolize a sweet New Year on the Jewish calendar. Read more »
Meni-meniyong
(Malinese sesame-honey sweet)
Meni-meniyong is a wonderful Malinese sesame-honey sweet. It's easy to make and is great for kids and adults alike. Read more »
Tej
(Ethiopian honey wine)
Tej, or tejj, is an Ethiopian sweet wine, similar to mead, that is made from fermented honey and a special kind of hops called gesho. It is traditionally served from a vase-like vessel called a berele. If you can't find tej or mead in your neighborhood, this recipe is a rough approximation. Read more »
Yemarina Yewotet Dabo
(Ethiopian spiced honey bread)
This tender, lightly sweet loaf makes good use of Ethiopia's abundant honey. Read more »
