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Robert St. John

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

Grilled Peach Ice Cream

In a bowl, combine peaches, 1 /4 cup sugar, lemon juice, and peach schnapps. Allow the peaches to sit in mixture 10 minutes. Remove the peach wedges and reserve the sugar mixture. Prepare the grill. Cook peaches 10 minutes over direct medium heat, turning once. Cut peaches into small pieces and return to the sugarContinue reading “Grilled Peach Ice Cream”

Grilled Bananas Foster

Peel the bananas and cut in half lengthwise. Melt 2 Tablespoons of the butter. Brush the bananas with the melted butter and sprinkle them with 2 tablespoons of brown sugar. Prepare the grill. Cook bananas over direct high heat 3-4 minutes, turning once. Remove bananas from the grill and hold. The bananas should be justContinue reading “Grilled Bananas Foster”

Veal Stock

Rinse the veal bones under cold water 4–5 minutes. Place bones in a large stockpot, and cover with the cold water. Place over low medium heat and slowly bring to a simmer. Using a ladle, skim off any foam that floats to the top and allow stock to come to a very slow simmer withContinue reading “Veal Stock”

Seafood Remoulade

Blend onion and celery in the food processor until small but not completely puréed. Place onion and celery in a mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Best if made at least 1 day in advance. Sauce holds up to 1 week in the refrigerator. Yield: 2 cups

Roasted Tomato Tartar sauce

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Rub the tomato halves with olive oil and sprinkle with the kosher salt. Place tomatoes on a small baking dish. Bake 15 minutes, turn over and bake for 10 minutes more (The tomato should start to turn slightly brown). Remove and cool completely. Once the tomato has cooled, rough chopContinue reading “Roasted Tomato Tartar sauce”

Roasted Garlic

Preheat oven to 350. Remove the outermost layers of the skin on the garlic heads. Cut the tops off so that the cloves are exposed and place in a shallow baking dish Heat olive oil over high heat 1-2 minutes. Stir salt into the oil and pour oil directly over the tops of the garlic.Continue reading “Roasted Garlic”