Preheat the oven to 350. Trim the slices of ham so they are the same circumference as the pork loin, and cut each in half. You should have at least 10-12 of these half-moon shaped slices. Set aside. Season the pork loin with the salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a roasting pan onContinue reading “Stuffed Pork”
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Fried Calamari
Serves 6 Place the calamari and buttermilk in a bowl and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes (or longer). Heat the oil to 375° F in a four-quart saucepot. Place the flour, two teaspoons of kosher salt, Creole seasoning, and lemon pepper in a mixing bowl, stir to combine. Working in batches,Continue reading “Fried Calamari”
A Quiche for David
Serves 6 to 8 Remove the prepared pie dough from the refrigerator. Lightly flour a clean working surface and place the dough in the center of the floured surface. Lightly dust the top of the dough as well. Begin in the center of the dough and roll upwards towards 12 o’clock, then downwards towards sixContinue reading “A Quiche for David”
Orange Crepes with Sugared Cranberries
Serves 6 to 8 For the cranberries, ombine one half cup water with one cup of sugar in a small saucepot or skillet. Cook over high heat and allow the mixture to boil for one minute. Remove from the heat and stir in two teaspoons of orange extract. Allow the syrup to cool to roomContinue reading “Orange Crepes with Sugared Cranberries”
Grilled Tripletail with Lump Crab and Chive Beurre Blanc
This recipe is from the 2025 book Robert St. John’s Mississippi Christmas and can be purchased here. Serves 6 Prepare your grill. Combine the flour, Creole seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Lightly coat the fish filets with the flour mixture. In a large skillet or a griddle, heat the canola oilContinue reading “Grilled Tripletail with Lump Crab and Chive Beurre Blanc”
Potato Gratin
Serves 8 to 10 Preheat oven to 375° F. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the sliced onion and sauté for four to five minutes, until the onions have wilted. Stir in the garlic, salt, and vegetable seasoning, and continue cooking for one minute. Whisk in the Bechamel sauceContinue reading “Potato Gratin”
Orange Cranberry Muffins
This recipe is part of Robert St. John’s Mississippi Christmas and is available for purchase here. Makes 12 muffins Preheat oven to 400°F In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix well. In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon orange zest, meltedContinue reading “Orange Cranberry Muffins”
Chocolate Christmas Cheesecake
This recipe is part of Robert St. John’s Mississippi Christmas and is available for purchase here. Serves 8 to 10 Preheat oven to 350°F For the Crust Place the graham crackers and Oreos in a food processor. Pulse until fine crumbs form. Place the crumbs in a mixing bowl, drizzle with the melted butter, andContinue reading “Chocolate Christmas Cheesecake”
Harrison’s Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes
This recipe is part of Robert St. John’s Mississippi Christmas and is available for purchase here. Serves 6 to 8 Place the prepared potatoes in an eight-quart saucepot and cover with cold water, ensuring the potatoes are submerged by two inches. Add two tablespoons of kosher salt to the water. Place the pot over highContinue reading “Harrison’s Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes”