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Robert St. John

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

Spicy Shrimp Dip

Toss shrimp in the Old Bay and blackening seasoning. Heat oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. When pan is hot, sauté shrimp until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from the pan and cool. Deglaze pan with white wine, using a rubber spatula to remove seasoning from the pan. Place cream cheese intoContinue reading “Spicy Shrimp Dip”

RSJ’s Marinara Sauce

Heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots and garlic. Cook 10 minutes, stirring often. Add basil, oregano, salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper and tomato paste. Cook 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, to caramelize tomato paste. Add canned tomatoes, stock and bay leaves. Simmer on low heat for 1 hour, stirring often. Add balsamic vinegarContinue reading “RSJ’s Marinara Sauce”

Grillades & Grits

Place one to two tablespoons of the bacon grease in a large heavy skillet and place on high heat. Season meat with one teaspoon of the fresh ground pepper and the kosher salt. Place the meat in hot skillet. Once browned, remove meat from the skillet. Place the remainder of the bacon grease into skillet.Continue reading “Grillades & Grits”

RSJ’s Seafood Gumbo

In a large stockpot, bring first 10 ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat to a brisk simmer and continue to cook, skimming the tomato foam from the top of the stock. While the stock is simmering, make a dark roux using the cottonseed oil and flour. To the roux, add the okra, stirring constantly. OnceContinue reading “RSJ’s Seafood Gumbo”

Maw-Maw’s Chicken

Preheat oven to 350. In a mixing bowl, combine garlic, buttermilk, salt, hot sauce and Worcestershire. Mix well and pour over the chicken. Allow to marinate for 1-2 hours. After marinating, remove the chicken and reserve the buttermilk marinade. Add the Poultry Seasoning and pepper to the flour. Place the bacon grease in a largeContinue reading “Maw-Maw’s Chicken”

Robert’s Italian Cream Cake

Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans. Line pans with wax paper; grease paper and set aside. Beat butter at medium speed of an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each addition. Combine flour and baking soda. Add buttermilk and flour alternately,Continue reading “Robert’s Italian Cream Cake”