Ingredient: hot water

Thai Iced Tea is infused with star anise, cloves and sweetened with sweetened condensed milk. The traditional version, which is popular in Thailand, has orange food coloring.   It is omitted from this creative variation of the recipe.     MY INSPIRATION Several years ago, I heard about Thai Iced Tea from a colleague who loved Thai…

The Leaven Test determines if previously used baking powder (or baking soda) is active.  Always test before using in a recipe. Leavening creates moist, light baked goods with volume and a tender texture. Inactive baking powder (or baking soda) will cause biscuits, bread, cake, cookies, etc. not to rise and have a very unpleasant taste. …

EDITOR’S NOTE (May 19, 2019):  See recipe video on my Facebook fan page. A pleasant change from roasted or baked potatoes.  The sour cream in this creamy side dish adds fabulous flavor!  Superb with fried chicken, barbecue or meatloaf.  Complements most meat entrees. My “secret” to melt-in-your-mouth creamed potatoes is simmering them in water, salt,…