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The addition of a vanilla bean makes lemonade complex, exotic and a bit more sophisticated. For an extra kick, add a shot of rum or vodka and a splash of soda. For more recipes like this, buy Frank Stitt's Southern Table cookbook.

Honey Almond Delight

These flaky niblets are reminiscent of baklava, but much simpler to make. One bite and you'll see -- they're absolutely irresistible. Read more about this recipe in The New Intercourses: An Aphrodisiac Cookbook.

Yogurt With Kiwi And Honey

This dish is simple but divine, great for a healthy dessert or snack. The silky sweet flesh of kiwi fruit is perfect with tangy, creamy yogurt and a drizzle of honey.

Honey Cake With Ginger and Lemon

You may choke at the prospect of pouring good honey into a cake, but it makes all the difference. Serve with yogurt or ice cream, a drizzle of honey and nuts -- or chopped fresh fruit. Read more about this recipe at hogwash.

Strawberries With Yogurt And Honey

This is a healthier, less indulgent take on the Wimbledon favorite of strawberries and cream. What the yogurt can't match in richness it makes up for in clean tangy flavor. Honey adds a floral sweetness to the strawberries.

Seared White Nectarines And Burnt Honey

A quick sear in a little butter heightens the white nectarine's caramel notes, keeps raw flavors intact, and protects the fruit from discoloring, which means you can prepare this simple dessert ahead. Read more about this recipe in the Santa Monica Farmers' Market Cookbook.

Honey Ice Cream With Ginger-Spiced Pecans

The glazed pecans heighten the ice cream’s honey sweetness — and add a nutty crunch and a prick of gingery spice to boot. Read more about this recipe in The New Intercourses: An Aphrodisiac Cookbook.

Greek-Inspired, Honey-Roasted Shallots

These sweet whole shallots make a great winter treat. Spread the mixture on toast for caramelized shallot bruschetta, or pile it on top of arugula for lunch. Read more about this recipe at hogwash.

Fruit And Honey Focaccia

Sprinkled with rosemary and a bit of sea salt, each bite delivers a complex contrast of simple flavors… buttery sweetness balanced by the tang of salt, the juiciness of the fruit countering the crisp crust of the bread. Read more about this recipe at Cook & Eat.

Tortilla Chip Muffins With Honey Butter

These muffins use crushed corn tortilla chips instead of cornmeal. If you use barley flour as a wheat- and gluten-free alternative, double the amount of baking powder. Read more about this recipe at the Washington Post.

Blackberries With Yogurt And Honey

It's hard to improve on a bowl of really sweet, ripe blackberries. But if you have some blackberries that are too tart to enjoy on their own or are overripe and on their way out, try mixing them with plain yogurt and honey.

Honey Walnut Tofu

To make the sauce, I started by whipping up some homemade mayo. Adding the honey and condensed milk right into the food processor made the rest of the sauce a no brainer. Read more about this recipe at Cook & Eat.