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Robert St. John

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

Southern Classics

Peach Shortcake & Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Sift the flour, 2 tablespoon sugar, the baking powder, and salt into the…

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Lentils

Place dry lentils in a mesh strainer. Rinse under cold water for 2 minutes. In a 3-quart stock pot over…

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RSJ’s Mississippi Pot Roast

Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Season the beef with Kosher salt, pepper, and steak seasoning. In a large heavy-duty skillet,…

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Smoked Beef Brisket

Place the brisket in a roasting pan. Pour vinegar over the brisket. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, turning every…

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Carriage House Restaurant Biscuit Recipe

Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees. Mix all dry ingredients and sift. Add shortening and cut with a pastry cutter until…

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Regina Charboneau’s Biscuits

Put flour, baking powder and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment. Turn the machine…

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Orange County Ham

Place a large heavy duty skillet over medium-high heat. Melt half of the butter and just as it begins to…

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Larry Foote’s Salty Cocktail Pecans

Preheat oven to 320 degrees. Place pecans in a 9x13” aluminum baking pan with 2” sides. Dot with five pats…

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Fig Butter

This recipe should be made and stored in your refrigerator. Never ever be without it. At my house— in case of fire— I’m grabbing the wife, the kids, a few family photos, the dog, and the container of fig butter in the fridge. To me, nothing tastes better when spread on homemade biscuits, toast or croissants. It goes fast!

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