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Robert St. John

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

Lemon Garlic Buerre Blanc

2/3 cup White Wine 1/3  cup White Vinegar 1/3 cup Fresh Lemon Juice 1/2 cup Shallots, finely chopped 2 Tbl Garlic, minced 1/4 cup Whipping Cream 1 ½ cups Unsalted Butter, cut into small cubes, then chilled 1 tsp Salt

Caramelized Onions

Melt the butter or oil in a skillet over a low-medium heat and place sliced onion in the skillet. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the onions. This will help draw out moisture which will prevent the onions from burning and sticking. The heat should remain at a low to medium. Continually toss onion or stirContinue reading “Caramelized Onions”

Ginger Soy Sauce

In a medium saucepan, place orange juice, vinegar, wine, garlic, shallot, orange, ginger, and jalepeno over medium heat and reduce to a thick syrup. Be careful; mixture burns easily. Lower heat and add cream. Bring mixture back to a simmer. Start adding butter, stirring constantly. Add more butter as it dissolves until all butter isContinue reading “Ginger Soy Sauce”

Dijon Horseradish Sauce

Mix together all ingredients. For the best flavor, prepare and refrigerate the mustard a day in advance. And allow the mustard to get to room temperature before serving. Yield: 1 1 /2 cups

Deep South Steak Sauce

Melt butter over medium low heat and add remaining ingredients. Stir well and serve with grilled steaks.

Cucumber-Dill Sauce

Place strainer over large bowl. Line strainer with 3 layers of cheesecloth. Spoon yogurt into cheesecloth-lined strainer; let stand at room temperature to drain 3 hours (liquid will drain out and yogurt will thicken). Transfer yogurt to medium bowl; discard liquid. Meanwhile, coarsely grate cucumber. Place in another strainer; let stand at room temperature untilContinue reading “Cucumber-Dill Sauce”

Yellowfin Tuna Kabobs

Mix together the sesame oil, vegetable oil, soy sauce, orange juice, honey, ginger, and garlic and blend well. Place the tuna and marinade into a large baggie. Seal the baggie and refrigerate one hour. Prepare the smoker for indirect VERY LOW heat. Place the marinated tuna as far from the heat as possible and placeContinue reading “Yellowfin Tuna Kabobs”

Grilled Shrimp Tacos

Prepare grill for direct high heat cooking. In a large mixing bowl, mix the shrimp marinade and pineapple juice. Place shrimp in the bowl and toss with the marinade, coating well. Marinate for 30 minutes. Combine the salt, cumin, coriander and chili powder and sprinkle on shrimp. Prepare the grill. Place the grill screen onContinue reading “Grilled Shrimp Tacos”