One day, in the full bloat of middle age, you will get the kind of bad news that makes you need to sit down on a park bench with a cigarette and stare into the middle distance for a while, but you will be too young to buy a pack
Homemade Croutons 3 cups torn or cubed bread, day old works best 2 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper taste 1 garlic clove, finely minced or use a garlic press Caesar Salad Dressing 24 cloves of garlic 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 anchovies (or 4 teaspoons anchovy paste) 12 egg yolks (or sub 1/4 cup mayo) 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (optional but elevates lemony tang) 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional, gives more depth) or sub-fish sauce 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (see notes) Instructions Make the croutons: Hand-tear or cut bread
Not only is this a popular and healthy alternative to oil-based dressings, but its a great way to use up an abundance of fresh herbs from the garden
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