Christmas dinner table with a glazed ham, baked brie with walnuts, roasted Brussels sprouts and mulled wine by the fireplace

12 Christmas Dinner Recipes and Drinks Made Better with Honey

October 16, 2026

Honey has a place at every course of a holiday meal: it glazes, caramelizes, balances salty and tangy flavours, makes desserts extra cozy and sweetens warm winter drinks. We put together a Christmas dinner menu of twelve well-loved recipes and drinks from trusted cooks, each rated 4.8 stars or higher by home cooks (ratings as of October 2026). Click through for the full recipe, then pick the Mielbrut honey that suits it best.

Appetizer

1. Baked Brie with Honey

Baked Brie with Honey by The Forked Spoon (4.9 ★, 25 ratings). Warm, gooey brie topped with honey and candied walnuts, ready in minutes and perfect while guests arrive.

Our honey pick: Wildflower Honey for a classic pairing, or our Saffron Honey to make it feel extra special.

Mains

2. Brown Sugar and Honey Glazed Ham

Brown Sugar Glazed Ham by RecipeTin Eats (5.0 ★, 35 ratings). A shiny, sticky glaze made with brown sugar and honey that turns a store-bought ham into the centrepiece of the table.

Our honey pick: Wildflower Honey. Want a little heat? Swap in some of our Hot Honey.

3. Lemon Honey Glazed Salmon

Lemon Honey Glazed Salmon by RecipeTin Eats (4.9 ★, 64 ratings). A quick, buttery honey and lemon sauce: a lighter main for Christmas Eve or for guests who skip the ham.

Our honey pick: Lemon & Cardamom Honey, which adds a gentle warm spice to the citrus.

Sides

4. Spicy Honey Roasted Carrots

Spicy Honey Roasted Carrots by The Endless Meal (4.9 ★, 42 ratings). Sweet, caramelized carrots with a little kick.

Our honey pick: our Hot Honey, made with raw Quebec honey, habanero and Thai chili.

5. Roasted Hot Honey Sweet Potatoes with Pecans

Roasted Hot Honey Sweet Potatoes with Pecans by The Endless Meal (4.8 ★, 26 ratings). Crispy-edged sweet potatoes and toasted pecans: a fresh take on the usual holiday sweet potato dish.

Our honey pick: Hot Honey, or Wildflower Honey for a milder version.

6. Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts by Sip and Feast (5.0 ★, 7 ratings). Roasted sprouts with a sweet and tangy glaze that might convert the Brussels sprout skeptics at your table.

Our honey pick: Wildflower Honey.

Bread

7. Honey Butter Rolls

Tried & True Honey Butter Rolls by Sally's Baking Addiction (4.9 ★, 103 ratings). Soft, fluffy homemade rolls brushed with honey butter.

Our honey pick: Whipped Honey. Its creamy texture blends easily into butter. Put a little dish of it on the table too.

Dessert

8. Honey Cake

Honey Cake by Once Upon a Chef (4.9 ★, 37 ratings). A moist, warmly spiced cake that's even better the next day, so you can bake it ahead.

Our honey pick: Wildflower Honey in the batter, with a spoonful of Whipped Lemon Honey on the side of each slice.

Drinks

9. Spiced Mulled Wine

Spiced Mulled Wine by The Chunky Chef (5.0 ★, 7 ratings). Red wine simmered with orange, cinnamon and warm spices, sweetened with honey. Keep a pot warm on the stove all evening.

Our honey pick: Lemon & Cardamom Honey, a natural match for the citrus and spices.

10. Classic Hot Toddy

Classic Hot Toddy by Cookie and Kate (4.9 ★, 135 ratings). Whisky, hot water, lemon and honey: a simple, warming nightcap after a snowy day.

Our honey pick: Wildflower Honey, or our Saffron Honey for a golden twist.

11. Bee's Knees Cocktail

Bee's Knees Cocktail by Cookie and Kate (5.0 ★, 41 ratings). A bright gin cocktail made with lemon and honey syrup, festive enough for a holiday toast.

Our honey pick: Wildflower Honey for the honey syrup. For a spicy version, use our Hot Honey.

12. Hot Mulled Apple Juice (alcohol-free)

Hot Mulled Apple Juice by Hungry Healthy Happy (4.9 ★, 38 ratings). A spiced, honey-sweetened apple drink that kids, drivers and anyone skipping alcohol can enjoy.