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Robert St. John

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

Grilled Pizza Dough

Dissolve yeast, sugar, and honey in warm water. Using a mixer with a dough-hook attachment, place flour and salt in bowl and mix thoroughly. On low speed, slowly drizzle in oil and continue to mix until evenly distributed. Add dissolved yeast. Add remaining cup of water. Once the dough begins to come together, continue kneadingContinue reading “Grilled Pizza Dough”

Pesto

Place all ingredients except olive oil in a food processor. Process until smooth. With machine running, slowly add oil. Turn off the processor and scrape down the sides. Continue to process to a smooth paste. Refrigerate until needed, up to 1 week. Freezes well. Yield: 2 1/2 cups

Creole Cream Sauce

2 cups Heavy cream 1 Tbl Crescent City Grill Creole Seasoning 2 Tbl Worcestershire sauce 2 Tbl Crescent City Grill Hot Sauce 1 tsp Paprika

Creole Beurre Rouge

In a medium sauce pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté peppers, onion, garlic, celery, and Creole seasoning for five minutes. Add tomatoes and cook five minutes longer. Add wine and reduce by half. Add chicken stock, vinegar, bay leaf and oregano and simmer 15-20 minutes, until the sauce turns into a thick paste.Continue reading “Creole Beurre Rouge”