Skip to content

Robert St. John

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

Yankee Cornbread

Ingredients

1 cup               Flour, all-purpose, unbleached

1 cup               Cornmeal, self-rising

6 Tbsp            Sugar

1 tsp                Baking powder

1 /2 tsp           Salt

1 cup               Half and half

1 /3 cup         Butter, melted (or oil)

1                      Egg, large and slightly beaten

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Grease an 8 x 8 inch baking pan or cast iron skillet with vegetable shortening, bacon grease or nonstick cooking spray. Sift flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt into a mixing bowl. Form a well in the mixture and add milk, butter and egg. Stir until just combined. Do not overwork batter. Bake to golden brown or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (approximately 12 – 15 minutes depending on oven).

Yield: six to eight

Recent Recipes

Fried Calamari

Serves 6 Place the calamari and buttermilk in a bowl and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes…

Read more

A Quiche for David

Quiche is French in origin, so this recipe is probably an abomination to some. My friend David Trigiani is a dual-citizen Italian is always taking a stand in the French food versus Italian food debate. Heavy whipping cream is a must, and never buy pre-shredded mozzarella. Grate your own. The same goes for parmesan cheese. Never, I repeat never buy that powdery substance in the green can. Invest in a good grater and you'll be a better cook for it. David lives in Jackson, Mississippi, but spends most of his holidays in Italy. He’s an excellent cook, though I have never eaten quiche in his home. Maybe this will inspire him, and I’ll get an invitation.

Read more

Orange Crepes with Sugared Cranberries

I prefer fruit over chocolate after a meal. Orange and cranberries are a perfect pairing, especially during the holidays. This is an excellent and easy dessert after a heavy meal. These can be served individually on small plates or in a casserole for a buffet.

Read more