How to Use cinnamon in a Sentence

cinnamon

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  • The cinnamon from the apple butter and the pear make a great duo.
    Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2023
  • Add in the sugar, cinnamon and milk and beat with a fork.
    Joan Elovitz Kazan, Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2023
  • Adding some cinnamon and raisins to the dough can be lovely.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2023
  • Some tell you to stir the cinnamon sugar into the butter, then slather it on the bread.
    Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 25 July 2023
  • The bun itself is thick, full and fanned out to the nape of her neck with layers of hair wrapped around the base for a chic cinnamon roll vibe.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 22 Nov. 2023
  • The syrup is made with pineapple skin, cinnamon and clove for a fresh and slightly spiced taste.
    Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2023
  • Add a dash of cinnamon and a drop of coconut oil for flavor.
    Women's Health, 17 Apr. 2023
  • Add the agave and vanilla and beat until stiff peaks form, 2–3 minutes, then beat in the cinnamon.
    Lois Ellen Frank and Walter Whitewater, Saveur, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Garnish with a dash of cinnamon and a few whole almonds.
    Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 2 June 2023
  • Check your pantry for certain brands of ground cinnamon.
    Detroit Free Press, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Not cloyingly sweet like the PSL, the pumpkin chai offers more of a warm spiced cinnamon taste.
    Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Top your low-fat curds with sliced fruit or a sprinkle of cinnamon—skip the sugar or sweetened jams—for a tasty treat.
    Kaitlyn Phoenix, Good Housekeeping, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Its nuts of cashews, pecans and almonds have a blend of cinnamon and sugar coating.
    Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2023
  • L’Annexe spices up its version with cinnamon and chili in a drink named Enough Already.
    M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 15 June 2023
  • Mellow wisps of cinnamon acquire the snappy, sparky heat of Red Hots.
    Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2023
  • Brisket and beef flank are then put in the broth to cook for three hours, after which the meat is removed and star anise, sea salt, cinnamon, and other spices go in.
    Dallas News, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Spread mixture onto the flatbread and top with a 1/2 a banana, sliced, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
    Women's Health, 1 May 2023
  • Cinnamon stick: Swap with a pinch of ground cinnamon, star anise, cloves, or a nob of fresh ginger for even more kick.
    Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2023
  • Step 4Stir in tomato paste, cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook 1 minute.
    Tina Martinez, Good Housekeeping, 17 Feb. 2023
  • The rendang throbs with lemongrass, cinnamon and lime leaf.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2023
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons of sugar and the cinnamon.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2023
  • Cousin’s also has a gift shop, complete with a walk-up bakery counter that sells, among other things, cinnamon rolls the size of a plate.
    Jevensen, oregonlive, 21 Mar. 2023
  • At Braud & Co, a bakery, Rosenthal proclaims that he’s eaten the best cinnamon bun of his life.
    Laura Manske, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
  • The glass steeping jar comes stocked with espresso beans, cacao nibs and cinnamon.
    Anna Tingley, Variety, 16 Nov. 2023
  • To create a large bunny: Place 1 whole cinnamon roll on prepared baking sheet for the body.
    Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2024
  • The cayenne pepper and cinnamon aren’t just for flavor, either.
    Sarah Garone, Health, 31 Jan. 2024
  • In the video, Hailey began by making the dough in her kitchen, then carefully spread the cinnamon filling.
    Daniel S. Levine, Peoplemag, 13 June 2023
  • Combine the remaining ¼ cup (50 g) of sugar and ½ teaspoon of cinnamon in a small bowl.
    Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2023
  • Add the paprika, cinnamon, black pepper and salt, and finely grate the garlic into the bowl.
    Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Apr. 2023
  • The Cinnabon footlong churro ($2) is topped with Cinnabon’s cinnamon and sugar mix.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024

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