Jims Caesar Beans Food

SIMPLE WHITE BEAN CAESAR WITH HERB GARLIC BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• For the herb garlic bread: In a medium bowl, stir together the butter, basil, parsley and garlic. Spread the herb butter evenly over the cut sides of the bread. Reserve half the garlic bread for another use, such as Round 2 Recipe Garlic Bread Pizza. Place the other pieces onto a baking sheet, buttered-side up, and put it into the oven until the bread is warmed through and browned around the edges, 8 to 10 minutes.
• For the salad: In a bowl large enough to hold the salad, whisk together the mayonnaise, cheese, mustard, Worcestershire and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Add the beans and toss to coat. Add the lettuce and toss to coat with the dressing. Transfer to a platter or divide the salad evenly among 4 large plates. Serve with a piece of the garlic bread.

JIM'S CAESAR BEANS

Steps:

• Snap beans to 1 inch pieces.
• Put in boiling water and cook 5 minutes.
• Cover, reduce heat and cook about 10-15 minutes until tender.
• Drain and place in ungreased glass 9X9 casserole dish.
• Mix oil, vinegar, onion, salt, garlic powder, and pepper; stir well.
• Pour mixture over the beans.
• Sprinkle with crumbled bacon and mix well.
• Mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and butter.
• Sprinkle evenly over the top of the beans.
• Bake uncovered in 350°F oven for 20-30 minutes until heated through.

GREEN BEAN CAESAR

Steps:

• Prepare and cook green beans until tender (10-15 mins) If using frozen, follow cooking directions.
• Toss green beans with all ingredients except bread crumbs, cheese and butter.
• Put in 1 1/2 qt ungreased casserole dish.
• Mix bread crumbs, butter and cheese.
• Sprinkle over green bean mixture.
• Sprinkle with paprika.
• Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

ZUCCHINI AND WHITE BEAN CAESAR

Steps:

• Tear ½ small loaf crusty bread (such as country-style, ciabatta, or baguette) into 1" pieces (you should have about 4 cups). Heat ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add bread and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until golden brown and crisp on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Whisk together 2 large egg yolks*, 2 large garlic cloves, finely grated, 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest, ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, and 3 tsp. Dijon mustard in a medium bowl. Whisking constantly, gradually pour in ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil, starting drop by drop and increasing to a steady stream. (To keep the bowl from sliding as you whisk, set inside a snugly fitting saucepan or wrap a damp kitchen towel around base of bowl to stabilize.) Whisk until mixture is emulsified and achieves a consistency between heavy cream and mayonnaise. (Alternatively, you can use a food processor, first pulsing egg yolk mixture together, then running the motor while you gradually stream in oil.)
• Finely chop 3 oil-packed anchovy fillets, then sprinkle with salt and use the side of your knife to mash into a paste; scrape into egg yolk mixture. Add 1½ oz. Parmesan, finely grated, ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. kosher salt, and lots of pepper; whisk to combine. Taste dressing and season with more salt and pepper if needed (dressing should be pretty assertive-we're about to add lots of bread, zucchini, and beans).
• Place croutons, 1½ lb. zucchini (about 6 medium), shaved into ribbons lengthwise with a vegetable peeler, and one 15.5-oz. can white beans (such as cannellini, butter, or navy), rinsed, patted dry, in a large bowl; drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat.
• Divide salad among plates and top with more Parmesan and lemon zest, season with more pepper, and drizzle with more oil if desired. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over. *Raw egg is not recommended for infants, the elderly, pregnant women, people with weakened immune systems...or people who don't like raw eggs. Just use coddled egg yolks instead if needed.