Hail Caesar

I decided that we should be eating more salads. I have a few favorites that everyone likes but I was really ready to try out some new recipes. I borrowed a few salad books from the library (libraries really are incredible places) and have been going through them. First up I made a Wilted Spinach Salad which was very good and the crisp garlic croutes that accompanied it were fantastic.

Next up was a classic caesar salad. I have always wanted to make a traditional one from scratch with the egg, lemon juice, and anchovies. Actually Bruno and I both made slightly different versions on different nights. His dressing was much nicer than mine; lighter, fresher, very refreshing. However, mine had the addition of anchovies, freshly grated parmesan, and croutons which are delicious additions.
Probably a case where too many chefs in the kitchen actually resulted in the perfect Caesar salad.

Listen, I urge you all to try making a homemade Caesar Salad. Seriously. Leave out the anchovies if you must. And you might want to modify the dressing a bit...many of the recipes are a bit too generous with the olive oil. But it is essential that you use the best quality ingredients that you can afford and/or find. For example, use a quality olive oil, a fresh lemon, parmesan cheese from the Italian store, and crisp fresh romaine. It really was an experience eating a fresh authentic caesar. Great flavours.

Try it. Let me know how it turned out.




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