Recipes

 

Celebrate National Pistachio Day (#PistachioDay) with these Salted Manuka Honey Caramel treats! Enjoy the old fashioned soft chewy caramel with all the benefits of Manuka Honey! 

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups raw pistachios
• 1 bag of Salted Manuka Honey Caramels

Preparation:

Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Set aside. Melt the Salted Manuka Honey Caramels over medium heat in a non-stick skillet. Mix in the pistachios.nCook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring often until coated and toasted. Pour pistachios onto the lined baking sheet and quickly separate the nuts using a spatula or fork. Let cool (about 5 minutes) and enjoy!

 

Pacific Resources International brings you flavors from New Zealand. But west meets east with this traditional Mediterranean dish. Shakshuka is made with eggs poached in tomato sauce. Chili peppers, onions, and exotic spices from the Middle East are added for extra flavor. It originated in Tunisia and is popular in the Middle East and North Africa.

Ingredients:

1. 3 tablespoons (45ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2. 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
3. 1 large red pepper (I use a bell pepper) thinly sliced
4. 1 Chili pepper to taste
5. 2 to 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
6. 2 teaspoons ground cumin
7. 4 large tomatoes cut small
8. Chipotle BBA Pacific Sea Salt to taste and freshly ground black pepper
9. Large handful minced cilantro (if desired)
10. 6 eggs

Preparation:

Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet or straight-sided sauté pan over high heat. Add onion and red pepper. Cook, without stirring, until vegetables are brown approx. 6 minutes. Add fresh tomatoes and continue to cook for another 4 minutes until vegetables are soft. Add garlic and cook, stirring for 30 seconds. Add Chipotle BBA Pacific Sea Salt, Chili pepper, and cumin. Cook, until fragrant. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Season with pepper and stir in half of cilantro or parsley.

Using a large spoon, make a well near the perimeter of the pan and break an egg into it. Repeat with remaining 5 eggs, working around the pan as you go. Season eggs with a little Pacific Sea Salt. Cover, reduce heat to lowest setting and cook until egg whites are set and yolks are still runny 5 to 8 minutes.

Sprinkle with remaining cilantro. Serve immediately with crusty bread. 😋🍳😋

Summer is the hottest season and when the weather heats up, one perfect way to stay cool is to have refreshing cocktails that would quench your thirst. Here are 5 colorful, fresh and fruity cocktails that are perfect for summer infused with the healthy goodness of Manuka Honey.

 

Manuka Honey Melon Mojito

This is a sweet twist on a classic mojito. The fresh watermelon combines perfectly with the light sweetness of the Manuka Honey for a cooling cocktail that screams summer. 

Recipe

1.5 oz Cruzan Light rum
1 oz lime juice
0.5 oz Manuka honey 5+ water *
0.5 oz Finest Call Bar Syrup
1 oz Finest Call Watermelon puree
6 ea mint leaves
Splash of club soda
GARNISH: lime wedge + watermelon cube or ball + mint sprig

In a cocktail shaker, combine all the ingredients (except the club soda) with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into an iced plastic cup. Garnish.

 

Manuka Honey Punch

Did someone say sangria? Tropical fruit flavors blend with the natural sweetness of Manuka Honey liqueur for a smooth and flavorful punch meant for sipping poolside. Layering the Angostura bitters on top gives an ombré look to the cocktail that is reminiscent of sunset. 

Recipe

1.5 oz Jack Daniels Honey
0.5 oz Finest Call White Sangria
0.5 oz Manuka Honey Blend 5+ water
1 oz lemon juice
1 oz orange juice
Dash of Angostura bitters

In a cocktail shaker, combine all the ingredients (except the bitters) with ice and shake vigorously. Strain contents into an iced plastic cup. Garnish with lemon slice and top with bitters (should layer on top).

Manuka Honey Grapefruit Crush

Take down the typical acidity of grapefruit with Manuka honey water for a smashing cocktail that is tantalizingly tangy.  

Recipe

1.5 oz Svedka Grapefruit vodka
0.75 oz lemon juice
1 oz Honeyland Manuka honey water*
2 lemon wedges, squeezed and dropped into the drink
Splash of grapefruit juice
GARNISH: Grapefruit slice + rosemary sprig

In a cocktail shaker, combine all the ingredients with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into an iced plastic cup and garnish.

Sweet Tennessee Highball

Enjoy your classic highball with a sweet lemon twist. The sweetness of the whiskey is amplified by the extra dash of Lemon Twist Manuka Honey and complemented with the tartness of fresh lemon.

Recipe

1.5 oz Jack Daniels Honey
1 oz lemon juice
1 oz Lemon Twist Manuka Honey water
Splash of club soda
GARNISH: Lemon wedge

In a cocktail shaker, combine all the ingredients with ice and shake vigorously. Top with club soda and strain contents into an iced plastic cup. Drop in a lemon squeeze and serve.

Manuka Honey Grapefruit Lemonade

Your typical lemonade is elevated with a touch of grapefruit and a hint of Manuka Honey. The splash of club soda adds just the right amount of fizz for ultimate refreshment. 

Recipe

1.5 oz Deep Eddy Grapefruit
1 oz New Zealand Multiflora honey water *
1 oz lemon juice
Splash of club soda
GARNISH: Grapefruit slice

In a cocktail shaker, combine all the ingredients with ice and shake vigorously. Top with club soda and pour contents into a plastic cup. Garnish with grapefruit slices.

How to Prepare Honey Water

2 parts honey to 1 part HOT water. Stir until dissolved. Keep in a squeeze bottle and refrigerate or on ice.

Recipe based on: https://www.omnihotels.com/blog/cocktails-with-honey/

 

 

Try one of your favorite spring side dishes has always been the classic deviled egg. Add we’re adding a little sweet heat to this culinary staple with our Sriracha and Honey Deviled Eggs! Honey balances the spice of the hot sauce resulting in a flavorful dish that is sure to please the whole family.

INGREDIENTS

• 6 – hard cooked eggs, peeled and halved
• 2 1/2 tablespoon  – mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 tablespoons  – Manuka Honey
• 1 1/2 tablespoons  – Sriracha, plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon – unseasoned rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon  – grated onion, with juices
• ¼ teaspoon  – coarse salt
• fresh herb garnish , (torn cilantro, basil or Italian parsley)

DIRECTIONS

1. Carefully lift the yolks from the whites and place in a bowl. Arrange the whites, cut side up on a large plate.
2. Mash the yolks thoroughly with the back of a fork. Add mayonnaise, honey, Sriracha, vinegar, grated onion and salt. Beat with a wooden spoon until mixture is thoroughly blended. Taste and add more Sriracha, if needed.
3. With a teaspoon carefully fill each egg white, dividing evenly. Garnish with a torn leaf of the preferred herb. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve cold.
4. Enjoy!

Based on a recipe from: The National Honey Board

 

Summer is nearing and we need plenty of hydration. But, how do we make drinking plain H2O interesting?

How about making infused water? Colorful fruit infusions will make you want to drink more without the extra calories. Plus, It’s good for you.

Here are a few tips to get you started:

Ingredients:

• Any Pacific Resource International Manuka Honey
• Water
• Fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Here are a few suggested combinations
  • Cucumber + lime + strawberry + mint
  • Lemon + raspberry + rosemary
  • Orange + blueberry + basil
  • Lime + ginger root + basil
  • Watermelon + honeydew + mint
  • Cucumber + mint + jalapeno
  • Lemon + thyme
  • Orange + hibiscus + star anise
  • Orange + cinnamon + cardamom + cloves
  • Pear + fennel

Preparation:
Choose organic fruits and vegetables for a better taste. Use filtered cold water rather than hot water. Heat will compromise the nutrients in your produce. A glass container is always better for the best flavor.

Choose, soft fruits like citrus, strawberries, melons, cucumbers for quick infusions

Apples, take longer to infuse, so cut them into very thin slices.

Crush herb and flowers and wrap in a cheesecloth so all the stray bits don’t float in the infusion.

Add very little honey for sweetness. Too much will spoil the drink.

Drink within a few hours. Enjoy!

 

This refreshing Summer Fruit Salad with Lime, Mint and Honey is an easy and healthy side dish. Perfect for any Summer gathering.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup blackberries
• 1 cup blueberries
• 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
• 1 cup pineapple, diced
• 2 cups strawberries, sliced
• ½ lime, juiced
• 1 tablespoon Multiflora Honey
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped

DIRECTIONS

1. Add all of the ingredients together in large bowl. Toss to combine. Refrigerate for at least an hour to let the flavors develop.

Based on a recipe from: ChefSavvy.com

 

This recipe inspired by myrecipes.com. sparked my imagination! I am always looking for ideas to serve during a pool party. You want something that you can grab and eat with your fingers while sitting in the back yard. I would serve these chicken wings with lots of wet towelettes.

Shopping List

• New Zealand Multiflora Honey
• Chipotle BBQ Pacific Sea Salt

Ingredients:

• 20 large chicken drumettes, skinned
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil, divided
• 5 tablespoons New Zealand Multiflora Honey
• 1/4 cup unsalted chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon of Chipotle BBQ Pacific Sea Salt
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons ground fresh chili paste
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons unsalted roasted peanuts, chopped

Preparation:

Coat a large foil-lined baking sheet with cooking spray. Combine chicken and 1 tablespoon of oil. Toss to coat then broil for 13 minutes, turn chicken over and broil again for 3 minutes.

Combine New Zealand Multiflora Honey, chicken stock, Chipotle BBQ Pacific Sea Salt, vinegar, chili paste, ginger, garlic, and remaining tablespoon of oil in a small skillet. Cook over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring for another 13 minutes until liquid is reduced to about 2/3 cup. Brush chicken with 3 tablespoons honey mixture, and return to broiler. Broil 2 minutes until lightly charred. Place chicken in a large bowl; drizzle with the remaining honey mixture, and toss to coat. Sprinkle chicken with cilantro and peanuts. Serve and enjoy!

Spice up your Cinco de Mayo with our Spicy Tropical Gold. This festive cocktail is the perfect balance of sweet and heat!

 

YIELD: Makes 1 serving

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

 

 

Relax and enjoy tender pulled pork sandwiches for dinner by letting your slow cooker do all the work! Everyone is sure to love it!

INGREDIENTS

• 2 lbs. pork tenderloin
• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/3 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1/3 cup Manuka honey
• 2 T low sodium soy sauce
• 2 T Worcestershire sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, minced

DIRECTIONS

Place pork tenderloin in slow cooker.

Whisk together balsamic vinegar, broth, Manuka honey, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic. Pour over pork.

Cook pork about 4 hours on low or until pork has an internal temp of 145°F. Then, remove pork and allow it a 3-minute rest time.

After the rest time, use two forks break apart and then add back to the slow cooker until you are ready to enjoy.

MANUKA HONEY BBQ SAUCE

A favorite combination of sweet and tangy and the best way to top your summer BBQ!

Ingredients

• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 2 tbsp molasses
• 1 cup Manuka honey
• 1 tsp Pacific Sea salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 2 tsp dry mustard
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 1/2 tsp onion powder

Instructions

1. Whisk all ingredients in a medium sauce pan over medium heat
2. Allow barbecue sauce to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes
3. Remove from heat and allow to cool
4. Store in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator until ready to use
5. Enjoy!

 

*PLEASE NOTE: be sure you have a pork TENDERLOIN and not a pork LOIN. They are NOT the same. A tenderloin is about 1 1/2 pounds, long and thin. A pork loin is much bigger and thicker.

 

Red White and Blueberry! Celebrate Independence Day with a tasty Stars and Stripes Strawberry-Blueberry Honey Pie. Have fun watching the fireworks while enjoying a delicious slice of the strawberry and blueberry pie made with New Zealand Tawari Honey. Ingredients Crust: your favorite prepared double pie crust Strawberry Filling: 6 tablespoons of Tawari Honey 1/8 teaspoon Pacific… More Stars and Stripes Strawberry-Blueberry Honey Pie

 

Before your next workout session make this tasty power-packed Swirled Fruit and Honey Smoothie for a quick and delicious way to get a pre-workout boost.

YIELD: Makes 24 oz. Smoothie / 12 oz. Topping

INGREDIENTS 

DIRECTIONS 

For smoothie:

1. Place ingredients for base into a blender in the order listed; secure lid.
2. Select the lowest speed and slowly increase to high, blending for 45 seconds to 1 minute or until mixture is smooth.
3. Divide among serving glasses.

For topping:

1. Place ingredients for base into a blender in the order listed; secure lid.
2. Select the lowest speed and slowly increase to high, blending for 45 seconds to 1 minute or until desired consistency is reached.
3. Pour over mixture in glasses.
4. Swirl with a Manuka honey stick

Based on a recipe from: National Honey Board

 

Everyone enjoys a nice hearty bowl of chili, what makes this chili recipe extra special is the added Manuka Honey! The great sweetness of honey helps balance the spice of the peppers. Give this Vegetarian Chili with honey recipe a try for your next dinner gathering.

INGREDIENTS

1. Using a cheese grater, shred tofu and freeze in zippered bag or airtight container. Thaw tofu; place in a strainer and press out excess liquid.
2. In large saucepan or dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot; cook and stir onion, green pepper and garlic 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender and begin to brown. Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, oregano and crushed red pepper. Stir in tofu: cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in diced tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato sauce, honey and vinegar. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

 

Based on a recipe from: The National Honey Board