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Robert St. John

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

BBQ Ribs

Place the ribs in a large roasting pan or baking dish and pour the vinegar over the ribs. Using your hand, rub all of the ribs with the vinegar and allow them to marinate for 1 hour. Drain the vinegar and dry each rack completely with paper towels. Combine the spice mixture and coat theContinue reading “BBQ Ribs”

Squash Casserole

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat half of the bacon grease in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook squash until very tender (approximately 15 minutes). Stir often so that it does not get too brown. Place cooked squash in a colander. Using a large spoon or spatula press squash firmly to remove excess liquid.Continue reading “Squash Casserole”

Garlic Cheese Grits

Melt bacon grease over low heat in a 2-quart sauce pot. Add garlic and salt and cook for one to two minutes being careful not to brown the garlic. Add milk and broth and increase heat. Bring to a simmer and slowly pour in the grits. Lower heat and cook grits for 15 minutes, stirringContinue reading “Garlic Cheese Grits”

RSJ’s Comeback Sauce

Puree all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Allow to sit overnight in refrigerator before use.

Biscotti di Prato

Preheat oven to 325. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, mix the flour sugar and eggs on medium speed for 4 minutes. Add the yeast and continue mixing for 2 minutes. Add the chopped almonds and mix another 2 minutes. Divide the dough in half and form each intoContinue reading “Biscotti di Prato”