Marys Caesar Salad Food

TRADITIONAL CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• In small sauce pan, heat butter, olive oil, and garlic from top of recipe.
• When butter is melted, remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes.
• Remove garlic, toss bread cubes with butter mixture.
• Spread on baking sheet and bake at 350 F shaking pan once or twice, until croutons are golden brown (about 10 minutes).
• Set aside.
• In large wooden salad bowl, run garlic clove around the inside of the bowl.
• Mash together the 4 cloves of garlic and the 1/2 tsp salt until they form a paste.
• Whisk in lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Mash anchovy fillets in small bowl until they form a paste.
• Add anchovy paste to garlic mixture and whisk well.
• Add 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil in a slow steady stream, whisking constantly.
• Add coddled eggs and whisk until blended.
• Add romaine pieces and croutons, and toss until coated with dressing.
• Sprinkle on Parmesan cheese and toss lightly.
• Serve immediately.

CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the anchovies, black pepper and a half-cup of the olive oil in a blender or food processor. Puree about five minutes until very smooth. Add the grated Parmesan and blend briefly to combine. Measure and reserve one-third cup of the anchovy mixture for use with the croutons.
• Bring a small saucepan water to a boil. Place a refrigerated egg on a slotted spoon and submerge in boiling water. Cook one-and-a-half minutes, remove from the water and reserve.
• Puree the garlic with the remaining half teaspoon of olive oil in a blender, or mash together with a mortar and pestle.
• Place the garlic and the remaining dressing ingredients in a large bowl and whisk in the anchovy mixture. Crack open the egg and spoon it (including the parts that are uncooked) into the mixture. Whisk until well combined.
• Combine the reserved anchovy mixture with the diced bread in a bowl and toss to coat. Heat a dry cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and cook the croutons, stirring constantly until golden and crisp.
• Wash and dry the lettuce. Discard the tough outer leaves and break the remaining leaves into bite-sized pieces. Place in a salad bowl along with the dressing and toss well. Add the toasted croutons, toss again and serve.

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Tear 1 medium ciabatta into big, ragged croutons or, if you prefer, cut with a bread knife. Spread over a large baking sheet or tray and sprinkle over 2 tbsp olive oil.
• Rub the oil into the bread and season with a little salt if you like (sea salt crystals are best for this). Bake for 8-10 mins, turning the croutons a few times during cooking so they brown evenly.
• Rub 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts with 1 tbsp olive oil, season. Place pan over a medium heat for 1 min, until hot, but not smoking. Lay the chicken on the pan (it will sizzle if it's hot enough) and leave for 4 mins.
• Turn the chicken, then cook for 4 mins more. Check if it's cooked by poking the tip of a sharp knife into the thickest part; there should be no sign of pink and juices will run clear.
• Bash 1 garlic clove with the flat of a knife and peel off the skin. Crush with a garlic crusher. Mash 2 anchovies with a fork against the side of a small bowl.
• Grate a handful of parmesan cheese and mix with the garlic, anchovies, 5 tbsp mayonnaise and 1 tbsp white wine vinegar. Season to taste. It should be the consistency of yogurt - if yours is thicker, stir in a few tsps water to thin it.
• Shave the cheese with a peeler. Tear 1 large cos or romaine lettuce into large pieces and put in a large bowl. Pull chicken into bite-size strips and scatter half over the leaves, along with half the croutons.
• Add most of the dressing and toss with your fingers. Scatter the rest of the chicken and croutons, then drizzle with the remaining dressing. Sprinkle the parmesan on top and serve straight away.

MINI CAESAR SALAD ROLLS

Steps:

• Whisk dressing ingredients together and season with salt and pepper.
• Mix the lettuce with a small amount of dressing, just enough to barely coat the leaves. Place in a bowl to the side.
• Pour some warm water into a large shallow dish. Submerge one rice paper round in water until it begins to soften, about 45 seconds. Place on a sheet of parchment paper. Place a small amount of lettuce in the center of the rice paper. Tightly roll into a cylinder, enclosing the lettuce. Repeat with the remaining rounds. Cover with a dampened paper towel or wrap in plastic. Chill. Can be made 4 hours ahead.
• When ready to serve, remove from plastic and cut each roll into 2-inch-long pieces. Stand upright on a platter and top with a spot of dressing. You can put crumbled pancetta, Parmesan cheese, or chopped nuts on top for flavor and garnish.

MARY'S CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Place the first 10 ingredients in a blender or food processor; process until egg is chopped. Add oil and blend until smooth. , In a large bowl, toss romaine, croutons and Parmesan cheese. Add dressing; toss to coat. Top with anchovies if desired.

MARY'S CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a non-stick frying pan, add the bread and fry over a high heat for 3-4 minutes until golden-brown. Remove with a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
• Put all the dressing ingredients in a bowl and beat together until smooth with 1-2 tablespoons water.
• Toss the romaine lettuce in the dressing and scatter with the toasted croûtons and grated Parmesan.

CAESAR'S PALACE SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing:
• Place vinegar, egg yolks, lemon juice, Dijon, garlic, Worcestershire, hot red pepper sauce, and anchovy fillets in a blender with a lid attachment. Blend on high speed. Slowly incorporate the olive oil while blending. Add the Parmesan and pulse lightly. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Spread cubed bread out on a sheet pan and toast in the oven until they are crisp and an even pale brown. Place the olive oil in a small pot or saute pan over medium heat and add the crushed garlic. Allow the garlic to lightly brown, then remove the crushed cloves with a spoon. Remove the oil from the heat. Toss the croutons in the garlic oil and then in the grated Parmesan.
• Wash and dry the romaine. Break small leaves into crosswise halves or thirds. Separate large leaves from their central rib and discard the tough rib. Tear the leaves into medium sized pieces.
• In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce leaves and dressing. Add the grated Parmesan and the croutons. Finish the salad with fresh ground black pepper.

OUR SPECIAL CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• In food processor or blender, process blue cheese, garlic, worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, egg,2 tblsp Parmesan cheese, lemon juice and vinegar.
• With motor running, slowly drizzle in the oils and blend till mixture is thick. Pour dressing in jar, seal and refrigerate.
• Cook bacon till crisp; cool and crumble.
• When ready to serve, place lettuce in salad bowl and toss with dressing. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, bacon bits and croutons.
• Serves 10
• I now use 1/3 cup Egg Beater or the like to replace the egg.
• Slowly add some of the dressing while tossing.
• Don't add it all in one shot.