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Robert St. John

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

Vegetables

Sautéed Mushrooms

Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, shallots, salt and pepper. Cook for four to five…

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Peas

Place peas, stock, bacon, sugar and salt in a 2-quart saucepot over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat…

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Mashed Potatoes

In a large saucepot add potatoes and salted water. Cook at a low simmer to avoid potatoes breaking apart. When…

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Jill’s Sweet Potatoes

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13 x 9 casserole dish. Combine hot sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, cream, half…

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Homemade French Fries

Wash and scrub potatoes. Cut lengthwise into 3 /8-inch strips (leaving skin on). Place in a bowl of ice water…

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Garlicky New Potatoes

Wash the potatoes thoroughly. Using a pairing knife, cut a strip around the outside of the potato. Place potatoes in…

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Fried Okra

Heat oil in a cast iron skillet to 325 degrees. Mix the flour, Creole seasoning and salt in a bowl.…

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Fried Eggplant

Peel eggplant and cut into round discs, about the circumference of a Blue Plate Mayonnaise jar top and 1 /4…

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Fried Dill Pickles

Heat oil in a cast iron skillet to 360 degrees on a deep fat thermometer. Combine milk and eggs. Combine…

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