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Robert St. John

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

Pepper Relish

Pulse peppers and onions in a food processor (they should not pureed, but brunoise-like). Bring sugar, salt, mustard seed, celery seed, turmeric, and vinegars to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in peppers and onions and simmer for 15 minutes. Spread on a sheet pan and cool.  

Balsamic Onion Spread

Toss the onion in olive oil and salt. Slowly caramelize onions in a large saute pan over medium heat until a deep brown in color. Deglaze the pan when necessary with a splash of white wine. When the onions are caramelized, remove onions from pan. Add reduced balsamic vinegar to the onions and puree togetherContinue reading “Balsamic Onion Spread”

Peanut Sauce

Place peanuts in a food processor until crushed.  Be careful not to puree them. Place the peanut oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add the curry paste and whisk for 30 seconds.  Whisk in the sugar and coconut milk and cook over medium-low heat, whisking, until smooth and thick, about 5 minutes.  DoContinue reading “Peanut Sauce”

Chicken Cacciatore

Using the marinade above, coat the chicken pieces thoroughly and rub into the meat under the skin. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. After chicken has marinated, remove and discard any remaining marinade in the container. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken on each side for 2-3 minutes,Continue reading “Chicken Cacciatore”

Cinnamon Rolls

Preheat oven to 350 and grease a 9 x 13 baking pan. On a generously floured surface, roll the dough to a rectangle measuring 18 inches x 12 inches. Brush the entire surface of the dough with the melted butter, except for a ½-inch border at the top. Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon andContinue reading “Cinnamon Rolls”

Dinner Rolls

Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Work the shredded butter into the flour mixture by hand.  There should still be little pieces of the butter spread throughout. Dissolve the yeast in the water, then add the buttermilk. Fold into the flour mixture and mix by hand for about 2-3 minutes. TheContinue reading “Dinner Rolls”