Mrs Gs Best Caesar Dressing Recipes

GRILLED ROMAINE CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• For the croutons: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Toss the bread cubes with the oil and House Seasoning in a medium bowl. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown and toasted, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
• For the dressing: Meanwhile, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, anchovy paste, Worcestershire sauce, Parmesan, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Whisk in water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the dressing is thin enough to drizzle.
• For the salad: Heat a cast-iron grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the cut sides of the romaine halves with the oil and season with a pinch each of salt and pepper. Place the halves cut-side down on the pan and cook until slightly charred, about 2 minutes. Transfer each half cut-side up on a plate. Drizzle with the dressing and top with the croutons, Parmesan and lemon zest.
• Stir together the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl.

PERFECT CAESAR SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the first 10 ingredients; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Chill until serving.

CAESAR DRESSING

Steps:

• Add the anchovy filets, garlic, egg yolks, Parmesan, lemon juice, Dijon, sea salt and black pepper to a blender. Purée for 5 seconds, or until combined.
• While the blender is still running, remove the small cap from the blender lid and gradually stream in the olive oil until the dressing is completely smooth.
• Add a few tablespoons of water, as needed, until the dressing achieves your desired consistency. (I prefer mine to be about the consistency of heavy cream.) Then taste and add extra salt and/or black pepper, if needed.
• . Serve the dressing immediately, or refrigerate for up to 8 hours. (If using raw eggs in this dressing, it should be consumed the same day it is made.)

THE BEST CAESAR SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Blend mayonnaise, egg substitute, Parmesan cheese, water, garlic, lemon juice, anchovy paste, sugar, parsley, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth, about 1 minute.
• Transfer dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.

HOMEMADE CAESAR SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the garlic, anchovy paste, lemon juice, Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Add the mayonnaise, Parmigiano-Reggiano, salt and pepper and whisk until well combined. Taste and adjust to your liking. The dressing will keep well in the fridge for about a week.
• Note: Anchovy paste can be found near the canned tuna in the supermarket.

JOHN G'S CAESAR SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix olive oil, Parmesan, garlic, mayonnaise, vinegar, bread crumbs, sesame oil, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, chili powder, black pepper, basil, hot pepper sauce, salt, oregano, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a shaker or bottle with a lid; shake vigorously. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to let the flavors combine.

CAESAR SALAD WITH HOMEMADE DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• For the Caesar dressing: Beat the egg yolks in a large mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, anchovy and garlic and whisk to combine. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture emulsifies. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready for use.
• For the croutons: Cut the baguette on an angle to create thin, oval slices about 1/4-inch thick. On a large baking sheet, arrange the slices evenly. Brush the bread with olive oil and top with the Parmesan and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Bake until the Parmesan is melted and the croutons are golden brown around the edges, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Store in an airtight container if not using immediately.
• For the salad: Core the romaine and trim the top 1/2 inch off the leaves. Fan the leaves out on a serving plate (or chop into 1/2-inch pieces if you prefer). Sprinkle the Parmesan over the lettuce and drizzle the dressing on top. Top with 2 to 3 croutons per plate and serve.

MRS. G'S ITALIAN PLUM & COINTREAU JAM

Steps:

• JELLY:.
• Rinse, drain and pit plums.
• Cook the plums and water at a fast simmer for 30 minutes, stirring frequently. I use my biggest, shallowest pan that will hold the plums and water and allow for stirring, you want evaporation to take place.
• The plums will become very soft and begin to fall apart.
• Press the plums and liquid through a coarse food mill.
• Combine plums, lemon juice and sugar in a large pan (like a dutch oven) or preserving pan.
• Add 1 tablespoon of butter, this helps reduce foaming.
• Stir over medium high heat until sugar is dissolved.
• Cook jam at a brisk boil (spooning off any foam that arises) until it passes the jelly test, about 10 - 11 minutes.
• Add liqueur and cook 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• CANNING:.
• Wash jars and screw rings.
• Fill electric fry pan 2/3 full with water and bring to a boil.
• Put jars in water, upside down along with sealing lids.
• Jars should heat at least 10 minutes, and sealing lids at least 3 and should be covered by water.
• Ladle jam into jars filing to 1/4 from very top.
• Wipe rim with boiling water using a paper towel.
• Put on sealing lid and screw on ring.
• Turn jar upside down.
• Finish all jars.
• Turn jars right side up.
• Cover jars with a towel.
• Jars should seal in 5 - 30 minutes. If jars does NOT seal, use jam, do not store for any length of time.

EASY CAESAR DRESSING FROM SCRATCH

Steps:

• In a mortar and pestle, add anchovies, garlic, and salt. Ground to a paste. See recipe notes for other ways to grind into a paste.
• Add paste to a food processor and add egg yolks, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and mustard. Turn on processor and add oil very very slowly, just one drip at a time, then slowly add teh rest of the oil in a very slow and steady stream, emulsifying dressing like a mayo until it is creamy in texture.
• Season with black pepper to taste (if desired).
• Store in a air tight container in fridge until ready to use, up to 3 days. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
• Assemble a Caesar Salad by adding crisp romaine lettuce pieces, homemade croutons, and fresh shavings of Parmesan cheese!

MRS. G'S BEST CAESAR DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the mayonnaise with the 3 tablespoons of grated pecorino, 1 anchovy and the water, lemon, vinegar, garlic, Worcestershire and Tabasco. Process until smooth. (note, you can smash or put the garlic through the press. The garlic is boiled for 30 seconds just to take some of the "bite" out of the raw garlic, especially since there's a good amount of garlic.).
• In a large salad bowl, toss the romaine with the dressing and season with black pepper. Garnish with pecorino shavings and anchovy fillets and serve right away.