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Robert St. John

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

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Pork Stock

Place hocks, water and onion in a large stockpot and simmer over low heat eight hours. Add more water as needed to yield one gallon of final product. Strain and place stock in refrigerator overnight. Using a large spoon, remove fat layer from top of chilled stock. Stock should be slightly gelatinous. Stock can beContinue reading “Pork Stock”

Pie Crust #2

Mix flour and salt in mixing bowl. Cut shortening into the flour with a pastry cutter, until mixture resembles the texture of tiny peas. Do not use your hands as the heat from your hands will melt the shortening, causing the pastry to be heavy, not light and flaky. Add ice water and combine withContinue reading “Pie Crust #2”

Pie Crust #1

Blend the first three ingredients together with a pastry cutter or a fork. Beat egg and milk together. Slowly add egg/milk mixture to flour mixture, one tablespoon at a time until pie dough becomes moist and forms a ball. Divide into half and shape into a ball. Wrap and refrigerate one hour before rolling. RollContinue reading “Pie Crust #1”

Pepper Jelly

Place peppers in a food processor and pulse into large rough-chopped pieces. Place the sugar, vinegar and peppers in a non-reactive saucepot. Bring to a simmer and cook for 12 minutes. Add pectin and return to a simmer. Cook another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and pour jelly into canning jars. Top with lids andContinue reading “Pepper Jelly”

Lemonade

Combine sugar and boiling water and mix until all sugar is dissolved. Add ice water and lemon juice and stir well. Add lemon slices and serve chilled. Fresh mint adds a nice cool flavor. Yield: two quarts

Italian Dressing

Place in a bottle and shake well. Refrigerate. Make 24 hours in advance of serving. Add 3 ounces feta cheese for a Greek-style dressing.

Barbara Jane’s Super Summer Tea

Pour boiling water over tea, mint, cinnamon and cloves. Steep for 20 minutes. Strain into a one-gallon pitcher. Add sugar, stir until dissolved. Add juices and stir well. Fill pitcher with ice. Can be served hot or cold.