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Robert St. John

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

Roasted Asparagus

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toss the asparagus with olive oil, salt and pepper. Place on baking sheet lined with wax paper. Bake 12 minutes. Remove from oven and serve immediately.

Green Beans

Bring the water and ¼ cup salt to a boil in a large pot. Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with ice water. Add the green beans to the boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and transfer to the ice water just long enough to cool them down. Drain from the ice water and set greenContinue reading “Green Beans”

Salt Crusted Fish

Preheat the oven to 450. Add the egg whites to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whip attachment and mix on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low and fold in the salts until thoroughly combined. Spread a thin layer of the salt and egg mixtureContinue reading “Salt Crusted Fish”

Risotto

Combine stock and salt in a sauce pot over low heat. In a heavy bottom skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add shallot and sweat for 1 minute. Add rice and toss to coat, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Add white wine and turn heat up, continuing to stir, and reduce until all wine hasContinue reading “Risotto”

Pork Loin with Prunes

Preheat oven to 350. Using a paring knife, cut a slit in the top of the pork loin about 2” in length into the center of the loin, about every 2”. Using 1 bag of the prunes, fill each slit with an equal amount of prunes until they are gone. Season the outside of theContinue reading “Pork Loin with Prunes”

Pork Ribs with Polenta

Preheat oven to 300. Season the ribs with the house seasoning blend. Heat the oil in a large roasting pan over high heat. Once hot, sear the rib pieces on each side until browned. Do not overcrowd the pan. Work in small batches if necessary. Once browned, set the ribs aside and lower the heatContinue reading “Pork Ribs with Polenta”

Sweet Potato Brownies

Preheat oven to 350. In an electric mixer, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add remaining ingredients in order, stirring after each is added. Pour into a buttered and floured 9×12 inch baking sheet. Bake for 30-40 minutes. Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting.   Glaze Melt butter and add remainingContinue reading “Sweet Potato Brownies”