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Robert St. John

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

Stuffed Grilled Peppers

In a small sauté pan, heat the bacon fat over medium heat. Add onions, steak seasoning, salt, sugar and pepper and cook 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic, basil, oregano and thyme and cook one more minute. Stir in the tomato paste and cook 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove mixture from the heat and transfer toContinue reading “Stuffed Grilled Peppers”

Smoked Beef Brisket

Place the brisket in a roasting pan. Pour vinegar over the brisket. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, turning every 30 minutes to evenly coat the meat with the vinegar. Remove the pork from the bowl and discard the vinegar. Pat the surface of the brisket dry. Combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, blackContinue reading “Smoked Beef Brisket”

Grilled Focaccia

In a small bowl, combine the honey, yeast and half of the warm water. Mix well and let stand until the mixture looks creamy, about 10 minutes. Place the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add the yeast mixture and begin mixing, either by hand or using the dough hook attachment of anContinue reading “Grilled Focaccia”

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Combine the cream, milk, salt, and 3/4 cup of the sugar in a large pot. Split the vanilla bean down the middle lengthwise and scrape out the seeds with a paring knife; add them to the pot and toss in the pods for added flavor. Place the cream mixture over medium heat, and bring toContinue reading “Vanilla Bean Ice Cream”

Grilled Peach Shortcake

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Sift the flour, 2 tablespoon sugar, the baking powder, and salt into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Blend in butter at the lowest speed and mix until the butter is the size of peas. Combine eggs, heavy cream, sour cream and vanilla extract andContinue reading “Grilled Peach Shortcake”