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Robert St. John

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

Vichyssoise

Melt bacon grease in a two-quart saucepot over medium heat. Add leeks, onion, garlic and salt. Cook until the vegetables become soft. Add potatoes, chicken broth and bay leaf. Cover pot and cook on a low simmer until potatoes become tender. Allow mixture to cool for 15 minutes. Combine whipping cream, sour cream, egg yolkContinue reading “Vichyssoise”

Tomato Soup

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place tomatoes on a baking sheet and roast 25 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool. When cooled remove the skin. Rough chop the tomatoes and set aside, reserving as much juice as possible. In a large heavy-duty stockpot heat bacon grease over medium heat. Add onion, carrot,Continue reading “Tomato Soup”

Tomato, Onion, and Cucumber Salad

Combine the first seven ingredients and mix well. Toss with the vegetables and refrigerate. Chill for three hours before serving. Best if made a day ahead. Yield: six to eight servings

Grilled Grouper Madeira

Rub the fish filets with the no-stick marinade and refrigerate for 20 minutes. Season the fish with the kosher salt and black pepper.   Prepare the grill. Cook the fish over direct-high heat until opaque in the center, about 8-10 minutes. Turn the fish once while cooking. Do not overcook.   In a sautee pan,Continue reading “Grilled Grouper Madeira”