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Robert St. John

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

Main Dish

Smoked Beef Tenderloin

Soak wood chips for 1 hour prior to smoking. Prepare a smoker to a constant 225 to 250 degrees F.…

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Stone-Ground Catfish Curls with Tabasco Tartar Sauce

Catfish always tastes better when the portion size of the fish filets are thinner. Filleting the catfish horizontally and then slicing them lengthwise creating what I call “Curls” accomplishes this task better than anything I’ve found. Find locally milled stone-ground meal and keep it in the freezer. This preparation works when feeding a crowd at a fish fry, too.

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Snookie’s Chicken Salad

Next to my grandmother’s chicken salad, Snookie’s recipe is the best. Snookie was my surrogate grandmother, so I guess that’s fitting.

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Creole Mustard-Crusted and Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

Great on the buffet table and even better as an entree at a dinner party.

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Coconut Shrimp with Muscadine Dipping Sauce

A twist on the old standby from Commander’s Palace. If you can’t find muscadine jelly in your local market, then you need to move further south.

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Chicken Skewers with Georgia Peanut Dipping Sauce

Combine water, soy sauce and coconut milk together and soak the skewers in the mixture for 2-4 hours. Use a…

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Shrimp and Mushroom Quesadillas

Heat 2 Tbl of the olive oil in a large sauté pan over high heat. Season the shrimp with the…

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Grilled Shrimp and Pesto Pizzas

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season the shrimp with the Old Bay and black pepper…

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Grilled Hot Wings

In a large stock pot, combine the water, soy sauce, sugar, salt, red pepper flakes and vinegar. Bring this mixture…

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