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Robert St. John

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

Icebox Roll Dough

Pour water over shortening, sugar & salt. Blend and let cool. Add eggs and beat well. Let yeast stand in water with a dash of sugar until bubbly. Add yeast mixture to shortening mixture when it is absolutely cool. Then beat in the flour. Cover and refrigerate three or four hours. Take out of theContinue reading “Icebox Roll Dough”

RSJ’s Chicken Jambalaya

Heat a large heavy duty cast iron skillet or dutch oven (2-gallon capacity) on high heat. Place the sausage in the hot skillet and brown it evenly. Stir often to prevent burning. When the sausage is browned, carefully remove the excess fat (reserving enough to cook the chicken). Season the chicken with the Creole seasoningContinue reading “RSJ’s Chicken Jambalaya”

King Cake Bread Pudding

King Cake Bread Pudding Place the milk, cream and half of the sugar in a small sauce pot and place over medium heat. Bring this mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent the sugar from burning. While the milk mixture is heating, place the remaining sugar, egg yolks, whole eggs, vanilla and salt intoContinue reading “King Cake Bread Pudding”