Recipe for the day ~ Caesar Salad

Caesar Salad - my favorite =)

(Courtesy of All Recipes)

Ingredients:

6 cloves garlic, peeled

3/4 cup mayonnaise

6 Tbspns grated Parmesan cheese, divided

1 tspn Worcestershire sauce

1 tspn Dijon mustard

1 Tbspn lemon juice

salt to taste

ground black pepper to taste

1/4 cup olive oil

4 cups day-old bread, cubed

1 head romaine lettuce, cut into bite-size pieces

**5 anchovy fillets, minced - optional**

Directions:

Mince 3 cloves of garlic 

In a small bowl, combine 3 cloves of garlic with mayonnaise, anchovies (optional), 2 Tbspns of the Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and lemon juice

Season to taste with salt and pepper

Refrigerate until ready for use

Heat oil in a Large skillet over medium heat

Cut the remaining 3 cloves of garlic into quarters and add to hot oil

Cook and stir until brown then remove from pan

Add the bread cubes to the hot oil

Cook - turning frequently until lightly browned

Remove bread cubes from oil and season with salt and pepper

Place lettuce in a large bowl

Toss in the dressing, remaining Parmesan cheese and seasoned bread cubes