27 Savory Ways to Cook with Cinnamon

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27 Savory Ways to Cook with Cinnamon2/27 Pork Chops with Apples 80 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cinnamon-Apple Pork Chops Recipe photo by Isabella Cassini Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I found this pork chops with apples recipe online years ago, it quickly became a favorite. The ingredients are easy to keep on hand, and the one-pan cleanup is a bonus. —Christina Price, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop with 2/3 cup apple mixture: 345 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 229mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 4g

fiber), 23g protein

fiber), 23g protein. 3/27 Bavarian Pot Roast 57 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Bavarian Pot Roast Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Since all my grandparents were German, it’s no wonder that so many Bavarian recipes have been handed down to me. Because the Midwest has such a large German population, I feel this recipe represents the area well. —Susan Robertson, Hamilton, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked beef: 281 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 633mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (4g

sugars, 0 fiber), 27g protein

sugars, 0 fiber), 27g protein. 4/27 Slow-Cooked Moroccan Chicken 21 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooked Moroccan Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Herbs and spices really work their magic on plain chicken in this dish, and the dried fruit adds an exotic touch. —Kathy Morgan, Ridgefield, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 435 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 755mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 6g fiber), 42g protein. 5/27 Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork 25 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Pulled

The sweet-and-spicy sauce is always a hit

Pork Sandwiches Recipe photo by Jena Carlin for Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 50 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to share this dish at potlucks because it can be made ahead, which I especially appreciate during the busy holiday season. The sweet-and-spicy sauce is always a hit. —Martha Anne Carpenter, Mesa, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 536 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 1304mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 2g fiber), 42g protein. 6/27 Baked Ham with Honey-Chipotle Glaze 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Baked Ham with Honey-Chipotle

It feeds a crowd and the baked ham glaze tastes fantastic

Glaze Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 10 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Your Easter celebration will be so simple to orchestrate with this sweet, smoky ham recipe at your fingertips. It feeds a crowd and the baked ham glaze tastes fantastic. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked ham with 1 tablespoon sauce: 270 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 1234mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 0 fiber), 33g protein. 7/27 Spiced Apple Chili 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1

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The sweetness of the squash and carrots

loved it, I knew I’d be making it often.—Vivian Warner, Elkhart, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 284 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 945mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 7g fiber), 21g protein. 24/27 25/27 Spiced Carrots & Butternut Squash 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Spiced Carrots & Butternut Squash Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I’ve got a lot going on, my slow cooker is my go-to tool for cooking veggies. The sweetness of the squash and carrots

really complements the spicy seasonings

really complements the spicy seasonings. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 85 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 245mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 26/27 Rhode Island Hot Dog 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Rhode Island Hot Dog Recipe photo by Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Many Rhode Islanders spell “wiener” with an ei and serve theirs all the way with meat sauce, mustard, onion and a

sprinkle of celery salt

sprinkle of celery salt. —Karen Barros, Bristol, Rhode Island Nutrition Facts: 1 hot dog (calculated without mustard and celery salt): 447 calories, 29g fat (12g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 803mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein. 27/27 Chicken Mole 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Mole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you’re not familiar with chicken mole (pronounced mo-LAY), don’t be afraid of this versatile Mexican sauce. I love sharing this chicken mole recipe because it’s a great one

to experiment with

to experiment with. —Darlene Morris, Franklinton, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken thigh with 1/3 cup sauce: 311 calories, 18g fat (5g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 378mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein.

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