Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
0.25 cup

parmesan cheese (grated)

grated

4 unit

anchovy fillets

2 unit

egg yolks

0.25 tsp

salt

to taste

0.25 tsp

pepper

to taste

1 unit

lemon

juice and zest of

0.5 cup

extra virgin olive oil

good quality

2 unit

garlic cloves

Step 1
~1 min

Combine egg yolks, garlic, and anchovies in a blender.

Step 2
~1 min

Blend until a smooth paste forms.

Step 3
~1 min

Add parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the blender.

Step 4
~1 min

Blend for a few seconds to combine.

Step 5
~1 min

With the blender running on low speed, slowly drizzle in the olive oil.

Step 6
~1 min

Continue blending until the dressing is thick and creamy.

Key Technique: Blending
Step 7
~1 min

Adjust the amount of olive oil to achieve the desired consistency.

Step 8
~1 min

Serve immediately over chopped romaine lettuce.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor.

Adjust the amount of garlic to your taste.

For a thicker dressing, add a little more parmesan cheese.

If the dressing is too thick, add a little lemon juice or water to thin it out.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Toss with romaine lettuce for a classic Caesar salad.

Serve as a dip with crudités.

Use as a dressing for grilled chicken or fish.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled chicken
Romaine lettuce
Croutons

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

A popular salad dressing in American cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Summer barbecues

Occasion Tags

dinner
lunch
party
salad

Popularity Score

70/100

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