Budget-Friendly Cinnamon Recipes – Save Money, Eat Well

Cooking with Cinnamon doesn’t have to be expensive. Try these cheap, tasty, and filling recipes.

Recipes with Cinnamon

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Apple Stewed Pork Steak

Apple, cinnamon, pork chop all in one. Tender pork bursting with sweet apple flavour.

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Braised pork leg

This dish features pork feet slow cooked until tender in a rich blend of Asian herbs and spices. The cooking process produces tender meat with a deep sweet and savory taste, making it a satisfying and appetizing dish.

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Duck Army with Spicy Peppers (Duck Wings, Duck Necks, Duck Heads)

~The instant duck necks and duck wings I bought are like "human water recycling stations"? After eating, I'm going to make friends with the water dispenser! 😂 ~This pot of duck army (duck head, duck neck, duck wings), paired with green pepper, red pepper, and dried chili peppers, forms a "three-pepper bombing group", and joins hands with beer, green onions and ginger to stage a passionate carnival in the pot. Rock sugar and light soy sauce are cleverly combined to coat the duck army with tempting sauce, and the aroma of the stew is overflowing. Take a bite, the triple pepper aroma goes straight to the top of the head, and the spicy and spicy layers are progressive, making people shout "This duck is so addictive" while slurping, and they can't stop at all! ~Unlimited refills of homemade iced green plum wine, enough duck, just need you, the "human joke teller" to support the scene!

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Braised Beef Brisket Noodles

This is a rich and flavourful soup that is easier than you think. It is mainly seasoned with a few most common Chinese spices and seasonings. You can also use this recipe for other meat and unlock more dishes (see my next recipe)

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Braised beef short ribs

Open the lid and the aroma bursts out instantly! The braised beef ribs are wrapped in thick and bright red sauce, trembling slightly in the heat. When you bite it, the skin is soft and chewy, and the lean meat is full of spices and salty aroma of sauce. It is so tender that it falls off the bone with a slight pull, and even the gaps between the bones are full of tempting freshness. It is perfect with rice!

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Bay-Leaf & Star-Anise Tea Eggs

A snack of hard-boiled eggs cracked and steeped in tea, soy, sugar and spices until their shells turn marbled and the whites and yolks absorb a rich, savory-sweet flavor. Best after several hours or, ideally, overnight.

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Braised pork knuckle with fermented bean curd and peanuts

The pig's trotter with fermented bean curd and peanuts is bright red and attractive, and the thick sauce covers the soft and rotten pig's trotter. It tastes salty and mellow, and the unique flavor of fermented bean curd permeates every bit of meat. The pig's trotter is tender and boneless, and the peanuts are dense and tasty. It is rich in collagen, protein and various trace elements, which can nourish the skin and replenish energy. It is a delicious and nutritious dish.

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Curry Beef Brisket

Both of my sons love to eat beef brisket. In the past, I would have a headache whenever I thought of stewing beef brisket, because firstly, it would take a long time to stew, and secondly, it might not be stewed until it was tender. Later I discovered that the pressure cooker is the key to stewing beef brisket. It can stew the beef brisket until it is soft, and beef brisket has become our home-cooked dish. The secret to making curry beef brisket tender and with a curry flavor is to stew it twice.

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Banana muffin

Soft and moist with a naturally sweet flavor, this treat blends ripe bananas, a touch of cinnamon, and fragrant vanilla. Extra virgin olive oil gives it a tender texture, while chopped walnuts and raisins add a pleasant crunch and bursts of sweetness. Ideal for a quick breakfast or a wholesome snack, it strikes a perfect balance between taste and nutrition.

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Braised beef brisket with potatoes and sauce

Chu Hou sauce, beef brisket and potatoes are the perfect match for rice lovers! Potatoes are rustic and simple, but they turn into a noble sauce after being coated with Chu Hou sauce. Beef brisket is even more delicious, and is stewed until soft and tasty. Workers can have a bowl of this after get off work, and it will instantly replenish their blood. It is a great companion for rice lovers.