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Robert St. John

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

Vegetables

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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Crawfish Stuffed Potatoes

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Oil potatoes, sprinkle with salt and wrap in foil. Bake 50 minutes. Allow potatoes to…

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Corn Pudding

Silverqueen corn has a short season and an even shorter window of peak sweetness. When it shows up at the farmers market or the roadside stands out on the highway, you buy it, and you use it the same day. This pudding is the best possible argument for doing exactly that. It's not a side dish so much as a commitment. Heavy cream, half-and-half, eggs, a little heat from the hot sauce — this thing is unapologetically rich, and it should be. Corn pudding isn't trying to be light. It's trying to be the dish everyone asks about at the table, and it succeeds every single time.

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Corn Fritters

Combine dry ingredients in mixing bowl. In another bowl, combine milk, egg and corn. Fold dry ingredients into wet, being…

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Cookout Baked Beans

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a large saucepot render bacon. Add onion, bell pepper and BBQ seasoning. Cook five…

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Cheesy Tomato Bake

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Drain tomatoes in a colander and reserve liquid. Using a spoon, gently press tomatoes to…

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Broccoli Casserole

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a large skillet heat bacon grease over medium heat. Cook onions, garlic, salt, pepper…

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Brandied Carrots

Place the carrots on a plate and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Microwave on high for seven minutes. Remove from…

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Asparagus Amandine

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toss the asparagus with olive oil, salt and pepper. Place on baking sheet lined with…

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