Warm and Spicy: 7 Savory Recipes with Cinnamon

We most often think of cinnamon as a sweet spice used to make such delicious treats as Pumpkin Rolls and Snickerdoodles. But it can also serve double duty in savory dishes. It adds a wonderful warm and spicy note to long-cooked braises and hearty soups, like the recipes we’ve rounded up here.

We’ve collected these cinnamon-infused recipes in our internet wanderings:

• Roasted Acorn Squash with Cinnamon-Butter from Martha Stewart – This dish is really borderline sweet-savory!

• Lamb Tagine with Prunes and Cinnamon from Gourmet – Cinnamon pulls together the rich flavor of lamb and the deep sweetness of the prunes.

• Chicken Biriyani with Saigon Cinnamon from Saveur – The chicken and rice are cooked together in this dish, infusing both with incredible flavor.

• Pork Noodle Soup with Cinnamon and Anise from Epicurious – This fragrant broth must make the house smell delicious.

• Cinnamon Braised Short Ribs with Seasonal Vegetables from Food52 – Cinnamon and a dash of Grand Marnier compliment the intense richness of the short ribs.

• Bolognese Meat Sauce from Simply Recipes – The cinnamon is super subtle in this classic dish, but really warms it up.

• Slow Cooker Sweet and Spicy Asian Pork Shoulder from Real Simple – Cloves and coriander join the cinnamon in this dish for a sweet and smoky flavor.

And a few favorites from the Kitchn:

• Simplest Lamb Stew
• Chicken Stewed with Tomatoes, Cinnamon, and Preserved Lemon
• Cinnamon-Spiked Tomatoes
• Cous Cous Salad with Winter Squash and Cranberries

What are your favorite savory recipes with cinnamon?

Related: Cinnamon and Sugar: 6 Sweet Recipes for Weekend Treats

(Images: Martha Stewart and Romulo Yanes/Gourmet)