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"The tradition of Italian cooking is that of the matriarch. This is the cooking of grandma. She didn't waste time thinking too much about the celery. She got the best celery she could and then she dealt with it."--Mario Batali

Deb and Alan's Caesar Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
Caesar Dressing:
1-3 gloves garlic, depending on size, not too overwhelming!
3/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
6 flat anchovy fillets, finely chopped
2 eggs
3 TBSP lemon juice, fresh, if available
1/4 to 1/2c. freshly grated Locatelli Romano cheese

Salad:
3 heads romaine, washed and hand torn

Fresh croutons*
3 slices bread, cubed [I like wheat or oatmeal, use your preference.]
oil and butter
Directions:
Directions:
Prepare romaine. Cover and chill.

Crush garlic into small bowl.Let stand quite a while.
Add remaining ingredients and blend.**

If preparing your own croutons, do so while garlic is sitting in olive oil.

Heat 1/4 c. oil or butter, [or a combination of both for flavor,] in a skillet. Add cubed bread and saute'.
Drain, and set on paper towel.
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
6-12
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
* I usually buy either Caesar Salad Croutons or garlic and herb croutons.
** I use a hand blender and put the garlic and oil in the provided carafe, [approx 3-1/2 " x 8".]

We always serve this salad as a first course before steak, baked potatoes and red wine!

 

 

 

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