Dressing Essentials Cheesy Avocado Caesar Recipes

Steps:

• PREP/PREPARE
• You could use a whisk to blend these ingredients; however, you will have better results using a blender, or food processor fitted with an S-blade.
• Baked Garlic I love what baking does to garlic... it mellows the flavor and creates an awesome ingredient that enhances so many diverse dishes. I use it so much in catering that I usually bake 15 or more bulbs of garlic at a time, and then save them for when needed. Here is the recipe that I use... it is easy/peasy: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/seasoning-mix/cooking-essentials-baked-garlic.html?r=4 Note: Because baking the garlic mellows its flavor, if you decide to use raw garlic, then cut the amount in half. In this recipe it would mean cutting it from 2 baked cloves to 1 raw clove. Of course, if you are a lover of garlic, as I am, you could always add more. After all, it has been known to keep the vampires at bay.
• Homemade Mayonnaise To be sure, there are some good store-bought mayo's on the market (my all-time favorite is Duke's) If you live in the South, you have probably seen it on the shelves of your local grocer; however, as you travel North, it becomes as scarce as hen's teeth. If you would like to take a stab at making your own (it really is not that difficult), check out this recipe: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/spread/mayonnaise-essentials-faux-duke-s-version.html?r=1
• Homemade Worcestershire Looking for a good Worcestershire without anchovies, or all those chemical preservatives? It is easy/peasy to make and tastes like the real thing. So yummy. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/diy-essentials-homemade-worcestershire-sauce.html?r=1
• Vegenaise Vegenaise is a completely vegan mayo that does not use any eggs or bad stuff. Yet, it tastes just like regular mayo. I use it quite a lot in my recipes and not a single client has ever noticed the difference. You will find it in most health food places and larger grocers. Unlike regular mayonnaise it is kept in the refrigerated section (no preservatives). I have attempted to make my own, but thus far the recipe has eluded me.
• Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
• Add the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor or blender, then blend-baby-blend
• Taste and do a bit of tweaking, until you like the flavor.
• Cover and place in the refrigerator, and hour or two, or overnight.
• PLATE/PRESENT
• Serve with your favorite salad fixings, or wraps. Enjoy

Steps:

• Bake bread cubes 8 min 325 degrees and then fry lightly in some of the olive oil and garlic, as needed. Toss until crispy and golden.
• Set aside to drain on paper towels.
• Crush the garlic cloves and salt into a paste in a large wooden salad bowl, using the back of a wooden salad serving spoon.
• Add the anchovies and do the same. Add the Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, lemon juice and pepper. Whisk in the remaining oil until thoroughly combined.
• Add the grated Parmesan cheese and whisk again until combined.
• Add the coddled eggs and whisk until blended toss.
• Add lettuce and toss until coated Top with shaved or shredded Parmesan cheese. Serve.
• * To Make Coddled Eggs: Put egg (in the shell) in saucepan of room temperature water. Bring water to a simmer and simmer 1 minute. Drain and cool egg immediately by running cool water over it. It will be soft and the white still runny.
• Adding the eggs is optional but oh so good.
• The volumes have ranges to play with your own palette.
• Reserve left over dressing as it will keep for weeks.

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until incorporated and creamy. Salt and pepper to taste. This recipe isn't as salty as other Caesar dressings.
• It should be lighter since the avocado takes the place of both the egg and the oil.