Homemade Caesar Dressing on Romaine Lettuce

The first time I ever had fresh made Caesar dressing was 2 years ago when I went out for dinner with a dear friend to Hy's in Winnipeg. I must say, I had never tasted such an amazing Caesar salad before, I was used to generic store bought, preserved, bottled dressings. Well, I finally took the plunge and learned how to make my own homemade Caesar dressing.
Let me tell you, if I had known it was going to be so easy, I would have been doing it ever since I had my first taste!


Homemade Caesar Dressing on Romaine Lettuce
1 head fresh Romaine lettuce
Fresh Parmesan
1/4 cup croutons
2 slices bacon
4 tsp Anchovy paste (or 4 fillets)
3 cloves minced garlic
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp red wine vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
1 egg yolk
1 tsp Tabasco
pepper

In a Tupperware-style bowl, mush together the garlic and anchovy paste (please do not disregard this recipe because of the anchovies, they are very mild and do not give the dressing a "fishy" taste! Just give it a try, I promise you will love it!).
Mix in the Worcestershire, red wine vinegar, 1/2 tsp. fresh ground pepper, Tabasco, and egg yolk, put on a tight fitting lid and shake to mix well. Add olive oil, cover and shake again. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Cut up bacon into small pieces and fry until crispy.

Rip lettuce into bite size pieces and mix with as much dressing as you like, put on a plate and add bacon, croutons, and Parmesan.
Goes very nicely with New England Corn & Clam Chowder!

Bon Apetit! =)