Skip to content

Robert St. John

Restaurateur, author, enthusiastic traveler, & world-class eater.

Breakfast

Stuffed French Toast

To make the filling, mix all ingredients together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Hollow out a one-inch…

Read more

Eggs Benedict

Brown ham in a medium skillet. Toast the English muffins, cut sides up, on a baking sheet under the broiler.…

Read more

Egg-in-the-Hole

Using a cookie cutter, cut a hole in the center of the bread slice. Place butter in a non-stick skillet…

Read more

Yeast Biscuits

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease baking pan with melted butter. Dissolve yeast in warm water. Set aside. In mixing…

Read more

Light Buttermilk Biscuits

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine all dry ingredients. Add shortening and use a pastry cutter or fork to blend…

Read more

Bananas Foster French Toast

I have owned and operated a fine-dining restaurant for over 30 years. I grew up 112 miles from New Orleans. My first exposure to fine dining - outside of my grandmother's formal dining room - was in the old-line restaurants of New Orleans - Galatoire's, Antione's, Arnaud's, and Brennan's. The first time I saw bananas Foster cooked tabled side, I was hooked. This recipe is a homage to those meals.

Read more

North Mississippi Breakfast Casserole

I have believed that our taste buds need waking up early in the morning just like the rest of our body. Stretch, breather, and eat spicy sausage - spicier the better in my book.

Read more

Central Mississippi Breakfast Casserole

Growing up in South Mississippi in to 1960s, the most exotic food I ate was my mother's shrimp curry. In those days, Swiss cheese seemed like a foreign luxury. I have always liked the combination of Swiss cheese and bacon. This satisfies that craving.

Read more

Breakfast Casserole Number 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Brown sausage in a large skillet and drain most of the fat. Add vegetables, garlic,…

Read more