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Robert St. John

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

Marinated Cedar-Plank Salmon

Combine the lemon juice with the non-stick marinade. Brush the salmon filets with the mixture and sprinkle with the kosher salt and black pepper. Blot the soaked cedar plank dry. Combine the olive oil, mustard, vinegar, garlic powder and shallot in a mixing bowl. Brush this mixture on the cedar plank. Prepare the grill. PlaceContinue reading “Marinated Cedar-Plank Salmon”

Ginger Soy Salmon

Combine the seafood marinade with the soy sauce and ginger. Use a pastry brush to coat the filets. Allow the filets to marinate at room temperature for 45 minutes Prepare the grill. Cook the fish on direct high heat until it is just pink in the center, about 7-9 minutes. Turn the fish once whileContinue reading “Ginger Soy Salmon”

Tea Room Tomatoes

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients, stirring well. Pour into 13 x 9 baking dish. Bake 30-45 minutes or until bubbly. Yield: eight portions

Spinach Madeleine

Cook spinach according to package directions. Drain and reserve liquor. Melt butter in saucepan. Add flour, stirring until smooth and blended. Add onion and cook until soft, but not brown. Combine milk and vegetable liquor until you have one cup of liquid. Add liquid slowly to onion/flour mixture, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Add seasoningContinue reading “Spinach Madeleine”

Sautéed Mushrooms

Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, shallots, salt and pepper. Cook for four to five minutes. Do not brown. Add mushrooms stirring well. Continue cooking for eight minutes, stirring often. Add wine and simmer an additional five minutes. Serve immediately. Yield: eight to ten servings

Peas

Place peas, stock, bacon, sugar and salt in a 2-quart saucepot over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a slow simmer and cover. Simmer 30-45 minutes. Remove 1 /4 cup of pot liquor. Stir flour into pot liquor and pour back into peas. Bring back to a simmer and cook 10 minutesContinue reading “Peas”

Mashed Potatoes

In a large saucepot add potatoes and salted water. Cook at a low simmer to avoid potatoes breaking apart. When the potatoes are tender, carefully drain. Return potatoes to dry pot and place over heat for one to two minutes to remove all moisture. Place potatoes a mixing bowl. Using a hand-held potato masher, mashContinue reading “Mashed Potatoes”

Jill’s Sweet Potatoes

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13 x 9 casserole dish. Combine hot sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, cream, half of the butter, cinnamon and nutmeg in a bowl; mix thoroughly. Add sweet potato mixture to greased casserole dish. Combine Rice Krispies, pecans, walnuts and remaining butter and brown sugar into a bowl. Mix untilContinue reading “Jill’s Sweet Potatoes”

Homemade French Fries

Wash and scrub potatoes. Cut lengthwise into 3 /8-inch strips (leaving skin on). Place in a bowl of ice water and let stand 15 minutes. Drain potatoes, rinse and drain again. Repeat the soaking process one more time. Mix salt, pepper and garlic salt and set aside. Bring peanut oil to 275-degrees in a castContinue reading “Homemade French Fries”