This Sour Cream Coffee Cake is a touch different from other baked goods on this site—sweeter and closer to a classic coffee cake than my Pear Pecan version. Sour Cream Coffee Cake One morning I wanted something muffin-like with my coffee and found myself imagining a cinnamon-forward coffee cake with a streusel topping—the sort that … Read more

I’ve owned my Instant Pot for just over two years, and I’m still learning new tricks. Every recipe is a fun experiment, and along the way I’ve discovered some important pitfalls to avoid. Here are nine Instant Pot don’ts to help beginners get comfortable and avoid common mistakes. 1. Read the manual. It sounds obvious, … Read more

This comforting Bosnian cabbage stew, Bosanski Lonac, is a layered one-pot meal full of tender meat and fork‑soft vegetables. It’s a no‑stir, “set it and forget it” dish that works in an Instant Pot, Dutch oven, or slow cooker and makes a satisfying family dinner any time of year. Each spoonful offers melt‑in‑your‑mouth meat and … Read more