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Robert St. John

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

Andouille Stuffed Prime Rib

Heat the bacon fat over high heat in a large sauté pan. Brown the andouille sausage in the hot fat. Drain excess fat, leaving approximately one tablespoon in the pan. Reduce heat to medium and add onions, celery, red bell peppers and mushrooms. Cook 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, Creole seasoning, black pepper andContinue reading “Andouille Stuffed Prime Rib”

Roasted Garlic Crostini

Preheat oven to 300. To make the crostinis, place the sliced Ciabatta on a baking pan lined with parchment paper. Bake until crispy, about 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool completely at room temperature. If you are doing this ahead of time, store at room temperature in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Spread 1 TBContinue reading “Roasted Garlic Crostini”

Stuffed French Toast

To make the filling, mix all ingredients together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Hollow out a one-inch tunnel through the center of the French bread pieces. Fill a pastry bag with the cream cheese filling and stuff the French bread. Prepare the batter mixture and pour it over the stuffed French toastContinue reading “Stuffed French Toast”

Eggs Benedict

Brown ham in a medium skillet. Toast the English muffins, cut sides up, on a baking sheet under the broiler. Fill a 10-inch nonstick skillet half full of water. Add white vinegar to the cooking water. Bring to a slow boil. Gently crack one of the eggs into the water taking care not to breakContinue reading “Eggs Benedict”

Egg-in-the-Hole

Using a cookie cutter, cut a hole in the center of the bread slice. Place butter in a non-stick skillet over medium-medium high heat. Once butter begins to foam add bread slice and sauté (not moving the bread) for 20 seconds. Gently press down the sides of bread so that it is sitting flat onContinue reading “Egg-in-the-Hole”

Yeast Biscuits

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease baking pan with melted butter. Dissolve yeast in warm water. Set aside. In mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar and baking soda. With pastry cutter or fork, cut in shortening until mixture resembles course meal. Combine buttermilk and yeast water. Gradually add liquids to flour mixture, stirring with fork untilContinue reading “Yeast Biscuits”

Yankee Cornbread

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease an 8 x 8 inch baking pan or cast iron skillet with vegetable shortening, bacon grease or nonstick cooking spray. Sift flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt into a mixing bowl. Form a well in the mixture and add milk, butter and egg. Stir until just combined. DoContinue reading “Yankee Cornbread”