How to Use cinnamon stick in a Sentence

cinnamon stick

noun
  • Express the oils from an orange peel over the drink, drop the peel in, and garnish with a cinnamon stick.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
  • For the spice mix, lightly crush the cardamon pods and black peppercorns in a bowl, and add the cinnamon stick broken into pieces, along with grated ginger and anise.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Pull out your turtlenecks and cinnamon sticks: Fall weather is pushing into Middle Tennessee next week.
    Adam Tamburin, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024
  • Heat the lamb stock with the cinnamon sticks and fill the tray a third of the way up.
    Rebekah Evans, theweek, 17 Oct. 2024
  • The scent is meant to evoke the aroma of a spicy cinnamon stick with a hint of cloves.
    Rachel Simon, Peoplemag, 27 Aug. 2023
  • Add one cinnamon stick from the stockpot to each of the jars.
    Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 1 July 2023
  • Skim the soup to retrieve the cloves, anise and cinnamon stick.
    Rebecca White, Dallas News, 15 June 2023
  • Add one split vanilla bean to the pan with the cinnamon stick.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Set the smoking cinnamon stick across the top of your glass.
    Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Fan out the lids evenly and place a few cinnamon sticks in the center.
    Taysha Murtaugh, Country Living, 29 Sep. 2017
  • Put the cinnamon stick, star anise and whole cloves in cheesecloth and wrap up with twine.
    Abigail Abesamis Demarest, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021
  • Serve in mugs and garnish with a cinnamon stick, clove, and star anise.
    Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 12 July 2023
  • That something came from the cinnamon sticks that lived in the water that cooked your greens.
    Andy Staples, SI.com, 29 May 2018
  • Once pureed, return the sauce to the skillet, add back the cinnamon stick and bay leaf and continue with the rest of the recipe.
    Washington Post, 4 Jan. 2022
  • Top with a star anise pod and a cinnamon stick for sipping.
    Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 27 Aug. 2020
  • Tie the star anise, cinnamon stick and bay leaves in a cheesecloth bundle, then add the bundle to the pot.
    Cuong Pham, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2022
  • Strain into the rocks glass and garnish with the cinnamon stick.
    Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2021
  • When hot, add the cardamom pods, cinnamon stick and cloves.
    Tejal Rao, charlotteobserver, 6 Oct. 2017
  • Throw in a cinnamon stick or a fresh lemon wedge for good measure.
    Outside Online, 17 Dec. 2020
  • When ready to serve, remove the cinnamon stick and bay leaf and discard them.
    Washington Post, 4 Jan. 2022
  • Remove from the heat, and pick out and discard the cardamom pods and cinnamon stick.
    Tejal Rao, charlotteobserver, 6 Oct. 2017
  • Place heavy cream and cinnamon stick in a small heavy saucepan set over medium heat.
    Dallas News, 8 Mar. 2021
  • Add the cinnamon stick and tarragon and pour the mixture over the apples and shallots.
    Star Tribune, 16 Oct. 2020
  • In a cast-iron pan, add the orange juice, cinnamon stick, clove, and sugar.
    Todd Kliman, Men's Health, 12 June 2023
  • Off heat, stir in the vanilla, then remove and discard the star anise and cinnamon stick.
    BostonGlobe.com, 26 Oct. 2021
  • Drop in a cinnamon stick for a delightful way to stir it up.
    Sunset Magazine, 4 Dec. 2020
  • Strain to remove pear pulp, then pour over ice and garnish with the cinnamon stick.
    Outside Online, 3 Nov. 2020
  • Remove the cinnamon stick and then add the coconut milk and about 100ml of water and stir to combine.
    The Week Uk, theweek, 21 Jan. 2024
  • Next, lightly crush a cinnamon stick and throw it in 3 ½ cups of water with the ginger.
    Emily Schultz, Bon Appetit, 19 Feb. 2018
  • Add a whole cinnamon stick and briefly torch the tip of it with a lighter to add some cinnamon smoke aroma.
    Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2021

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