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Robert St. John

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

Bourbon Crème Anglaise

In a stainless steel pot bring the cream, half and half, bourbon, vanilla and half of the sugar to a simmer. While it is heating, combine the yolks and remaining sugar in a mixing bowl and whip until light in color. Slowly add the hot cream mixture into to yolks while stirring constantly. Return theContinue reading “Bourbon Crème Anglaise”

Au Gratin Potatoes

Preheat oven to 350. Butter a 2 quart baking dish with 1-2 Tbsp of the softened butter. Arrange a layer of potatoes on in the baking dish and sprinkle a small amount of the salt, pepper and cheeses over the potatoes. Continue this process until all of the potatoes are layered in the baking dishContinue reading “Au Gratin Potatoes”

Sautéed Garlic Shrimp

Season the shrimp with the salt, Creole seasoning and black pepper. Place the olive oil in a large, heavy duty sauté pan over high heat. Heat the oil until it just begins to smoke. Carefully place the shrimp in the smoking hot pan. Allow the shrimp to cook without moving them for 3-4 minutes. AddContinue reading “Sautéed Garlic Shrimp”

Black-eyed Peas

Place peas, stock, bacon, sugar and salt in a 2-quart saucepot over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a slow simmer and cover. Simmer 30-45 minutes. Remove 1 /4 cup of pot liquor. Stir flour into pot liquor and pour back into peas. Bring back to a simmer and cook 10 minutesContinue reading “Black-eyed Peas”

Brandy Crème Anglaise

In a stainless steel pot bring the cream, half and half, brandy, half of the sugar and to vanilla a simmer. While it is heating, combine the yolks and remaining sugar in a mixing bowl and whip until pale yellow in color. Slowly begin adding the cream mixture into to yolks, stirring constantly until allContinue reading “Brandy Crème Anglaise”

Andouille Cheese Grits

In a large skillet, heat clarified butter until hot. Add andouille and garlic and sauté for 4–5 minutes. Remove from heat and drain off excess fat using a fine mesh strainer. Set the andouille and garlic aside. In a large saucepan, bring the milk, seasonings, and butter to a boil. Slowly pour in grits whileContinue reading “Andouille Cheese Grits”