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Robert St. John

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

Delta Tomatoes

Sautee onion, celery and bell pepper in butter and olive oil. Cook until onions are soft and translucent. Add tomatoes, both sugars and both basils. Mix cornstarch in vinegar and add to tomato mixture. Bring to a boil. Add salt and pepper and pour into a greased casserole. Mix together breadcrumbs and butter. Top tomatoesContinue reading “Delta Tomatoes”

S’more Squares

For the crust: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray the inside of a 9 x 13 inch baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture firmly into sprayed pie tin, covering bottom and sides. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes. Set aside toContinue reading “S’more Squares”

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.