Cinnamon Raisin Easy Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread

Whole wheat doesn't have to be so earnest. This loaf combines just enough of its whole grain goodness with sweet spices and raisins for a fun twist. It may be sweet, but it's scrumptious with savoury sandwich fillings too. 

Chinese Chicken Stew

Cinnamon, gingerroot, cloves and pepper make chicken come alive in this simple recipe.

Spiced Chocolate Shortbread Pyramids

A trio of Mexican flavours – vanilla, cinnamon and pepper – accents these delicious cookies.

Zimtsterne

German for “cinnamon stars”, these chewy treats are baked with a meringue topping.

Creamy Carrot Cake Cookies

These cakey cookies surround the most delicious cinnamon cream cheese icing. Both the dough and the icing can be made ahead, which allows the cinnamon flavour to get stronger. Let the icing come to room temperature before spreading or piping it.

Biscochitos

Cinnamon sugar, brandy, aniseed and lard are perfection in this Mexican and Spanish offering.

Nut-Free Carrot Cake With Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing

Five-Spice Tofu Stir-Fry

Chinese five-spice powder (a mixture of cinnamon, cloves, fennel, star anise and Szechuan peppercorns) is available in the spice section of the supermarket. If you can't find it, use a pinch each of pepper, cinnamon and cloves instead.

Slow Cooker Massaman Beef Curry

Cinnamon, cardamom and cloves lend a fragrant Massaman Thai curry its complex mild flavour. A mortar and pestle are traditionally used to make curry paste, but we've eased the process by using a food processor to blend the ingredients into a smooth base for the dish.

Plum Hazelnut Crumble

Whether enjoyed warm or cool, this combination of cinnamon, hazelnuts and plums offers homey satisfaction.