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Robert St. John

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

Dessert

Grilled Bananas Foster

Peel the bananas and cut in half lengthwise. Melt 2 Tablespoons of the butter. Brush the bananas with the melted…

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Caramelized Pineapple with Pineapple Sherbet

Place the pineapple on its side and cut off about 1/2 inch from the top and the bottom. Stand the…

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Pie Crust #2

Mix flour and salt in mixing bowl. Cut shortening into the flour with a pastry cutter, until mixture resembles the…

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Pie Crust #1

Blend the first three ingredients together with a pastry cutter or a fork. Beat egg and milk together. Slowly add…

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Sugar Cookies

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter and sugar; beat in egg and vanilla. Sift flour and baking powder together,…

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Strawberry Shortcake

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine all dry ingredients. Add shortening and use a pastry cutter or fork to blend…

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Pralines

In a shallow, heavy duty saucepot, combine cream and brown sugar. Insert a candy thermometer and cook over a medium…

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Poundcake

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Using an electric mixer with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar until light…

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Pineapple Sherbet

Mince 1 /4 of the pineapple and set aside. In a small saucepot, heat sugar, corn syrup and water just…

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