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Robert St. John

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

Shrimp and Okra Gumbo

In a large skillet, combine oil and flour to make a dark roux. Cook over medium heat, stirring often until roux is very dark (be careful not to burn). Add vegetables, garlic, spices and shrimp and continue to cook for five to seven minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Meanwhile, bring shrimp stock and tomatoesContinue reading “Shrimp and Okra Gumbo”

Smoked Beef Brisket

Place the brisket in a roasting pan. Pour vinegar over the brisket. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, turning every 30 minutes to evenly coat the meat with the vinegar. Remove the pork from the bowl and discard the vinegar. Pat the surface of the brisket dry. Combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, blackContinue reading “Smoked Beef Brisket”

Dijon Horseradish Sauce

Mix together all ingredients. For the best flavor, prepare and refrigerate the mustard a day in advance. Allow the mustard to get to room temperature before serving. Yield: 1 1 /2 cups

Caccio e Pepe

Bring the water and salt to a boil in a large stock pot. Add the pasta to the boiling water, and stir frequently until pasta is al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, cheese, black pepper, warm pasta water and hot bucatini pasta. Combine thoroughlyContinue reading “Caccio e Pepe”

Muz’s Fudge Cake

Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Melt chocolate and butter together in a double boiler. Once incorporated let cool slightly. Cooled chocolate should still be in liquid form. Mix together the four eggs and gradually and the two cups of sugar until completely incorporated. SLOWLY pour the slightly warm chocolate mixture into the egg/sugar mixture. Slowly incorporateContinue reading “Muz’s Fudge Cake”

Stuffed Tomatoes

Remove the core of the tomatoes and slice across the very top of the tomato. Using a teaspoon scoop out about 1 Tbl of the pulp from each tomato and roughly chop it. Over low heat, heat olive oil in a small sauté pan. In the sauté pan cook the shallot, onion, salt, and pepperContinue reading “Stuffed Tomatoes”