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Cinnamon

Five-Spice Powder

This version is made with up to eight spices. It’s worth using them all for the fullest flavor.

Shirley Tonic

A holiday-spiced grenadine syrup, club soda, and a twist is a grown-up Shirley Temple we can all enjoy. For the adults who want to imbibe, a splash of Scotch fits just right.

This Is the Most Popular Cinnamon Roll in Paris (Now Let's Make a Version Here in the U.S.)

After seeing Circus Bakery's twisted pastry everywhere on Instagram, we decided to bake a version for ourselves.

Glazed Cinnamon-Cardamom Buns

These cardamom-scented rolls are briochelike and streaked with a sweet, buttery cinnamon filling.

Why You Should Butter Your Bread Before You Toast It

Flipping the script results in toast that's richer and crispier.

Sweet Cinnamon Tamal

Baking a single large-format tamal in a foil-covered pan set in a roasting pan of hot water produces a similarly tender texture to the corn husk–wrapped variety. The result is a moist, barely sweet cake with pudding vibes.

Moroccan Lamb Stew

Cinnamon, ginger, and dates add spicy, bright, sweet dimension to this warming lamb stew.

Cold Toddy

Take down the temperature of a classic hot toddy and turn it into a refreshing summer tipple: a seasonal mix of tea, citrus, spices, and rye whiskey.

Test Test: Ground Cinnamon

We tested 21 brands of cinnamon to determine the very best one. Here are the results.

Molasses Sandwich Cookies With Coffee Cream

Adding ground coffee to both the cookie dough and the filling turns these cookies into something deeply more interesting than your average holiday spice treats.

Cranberry Sauce with Orange and Cinnamon

Blanching the chopped orange in boiling water before cooking it with the cranberries removes any bitterness from the peel and pith.

The Joy of Eating Cinnamon Toast as an Adult

Because sometimes you need a hug in food form.

Baked Cinnamon Toast with Fruit

Imagine a mash-up of cinnamon toast, bread pudding, and pie. Now grab whatever fruit you have lying around (from berries and stone fruit to apples and pears) and make it.

Big Apple Crumble Cupcakes

These flavorful cupcakes are studded with grated apple and bits of cinnamon crumble, then topped with a luscious cinnamon buttercream. It's fall all the way.

Ask Epi: When Are Corn Tortillas Better Than Flour?

In our inaugural advice column, we give our (highly biased) answer.

Chicken and Tomato Stew With Caramelized Lemon

Cooking lemon slices just to this side of burnt adds a layer of complex flavor to this comforting dish.