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Robert St. John

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

Marinated Crab Claws

In a large, glass bowl, combine all ingredients except claws. Whisk to mix well. Add crab claws and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least six hours or overnight. Serve chilled.

Focaccia Bread

Combine the first seven ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Mix for 3-4 minutes on slow, then increase speed to medium for an additional 4 minutes. It should be a little wet and very sticky. Remove from the bowl and knead briefly on a lightly floured surface toContinue reading “Focaccia Bread”

Pineapple Sherbet

Place the sweetened condensed milk and the pineapple chunks in a blender and puree until very smooth. Pass the mixture through a fine mesh strainer, pressing firmly. Discard the remaining pulp. Stir the milk and lemon juice into the pineapple puree and chill for 30 minutes. Using your ice cream maker, freeze the sherbet following theContinue reading “Pineapple Sherbet”

Scalloped Potatoes

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place sliced potatoes in a medium-sized saucepot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Turn off the heat and let potatoes sit in water five minutes. Drain thoroughly. Combine cream, parmesan, and parsley. Separately, combine the salt and pepper. Lightly grease a two-quart Pyrex baking dish. Arrange one layerContinue reading “Scalloped Potatoes”

Chicken Pie

Preheat oven to 325 Melt butter in a medium-sized skillet over low heat. Add flour to make a roux. Cook 6-7 minutes to make a light, peanut butter-colored roux. Add onion and seasonings. Cook five minutes more. Slowly add hot broth and stir until smooth. Simmer 10 minutes. Add half and half and cooked chicken.Continue reading “Chicken Pie”

Minestrone Soup

Heat olive oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onions, carrots, celery, salt, peppers, basil, oregano, thyme and bay leaves. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add wine and balsamic vinegar.  Continue cooking for 3 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook 6-8 minutes, stirring constantly, being careful not to let it burn. Add cannedContinue reading “Minestrone Soup”

RSJ Sweet Potato Casserole

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13 x 9 casserole dish. Combine hot sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, cream, half of the butter, cinnamon and nutmeg in a bowl; mix thoroughly. Add sweet potato mixture to greased casserole dish. Combine Rice Krispies, pecans, walnuts and remaining butter and brown sugar into a bowl. Mix untilContinue reading “RSJ Sweet Potato Casserole”