Okay. I have no idea if that’s true. But I’ve learned that if you use the words “best”, “most”, “delicious” or “world” in your recipe, the post is pretty much the first thing that comes up if googled, whether it’s awesome or not.
But. I would never say that without the confidence that it really is as good as it gets, as far as simple/delicious goes. And who doesn’t want that?
Exhibit A: Simple.
Worcestershire sauce. Essentially, war shi shire. Like chill on the letters, UK-place-I-just-wiki’ed. Let’s share with other words okay?
Mayo. If you have an aversion to mayo, why are you even here? Did it hurt your family? Unless it hurt your family you need to relax and enjoy the simple things in life. Like oil and eggs beat together until unrecognizable.
Dijon. I never have fewer than 3 jars of dijon mustard in my fridge.
Garlic. Because garlic is awesome.
Parmesan cheese. Freshly grated. Leave the green Kraft shaker tubes in your college days, like your liver/positivity/sense of hope for the world.
Lemon. Because it’s tangy and stuff.
Anchovy paste. You can find by the cans of tuna in any grocery store. I KNOW. Anchovies are weird. They look gross. Whole, they are freaky. In a paste, they look like baby shit. I can’t put it any other way: you’re gonna have to get over this. It’s a must. Like loving your own children.
Salt and Pepper. Not sure if I’ve ever told you my favorite but Diamond Crystal kosher salt is just the tits. Today I read that Taylor Swift said there is a special place in hell for Amy Poehler, Tina Fey and table salt. Random I know, but I agree, Taytay.
Here’s the recipe, friends…
The World’s Best Caesar Salad Dressing In the Universe World Most Delicious
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1.5 teaspoons anchovy paste
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1.5 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup mayo
- 2/3 cup freshly grated parmesan (super fine, like you) (actually, a smidge less than 2/3 cup if we’re being exact)
- salt and pepper to taste (so much pressure is on you here don’t fuck it up) (usually around 1/4 tsp each)
In a large bowl, or medium, who cares, your mess not mine, combine the first 5 ingredients.
Add the mayo and parmesan. Whisk. Add plenty of pepper and a few dashes of salt. Taste.
Add more of whatever else you fancy, because you are independent and can make your own decisions in life right dad RIGHT DAD I CAN DO WHATEVER I WANT I’M AN ADULT whoa sorry anyhow whisk it all up and stuff. It will look like nice and thick like everything great in life what oh god what the fuck backspace backspace sorry
Make sure to have your asian mom doing her stretches in front of investigation discovery as you make this. That’s really crucial to the recipe.
Want to know the secret to a great salad? Be lazy. All great chefs know that their diners should always be the ones forced to cut their salad. Okay that’s not true but it does look rather pro on a plate.
Oh don’t mind those perfect looking scallops that snuck their way into the photo because I refused to crop them out so I could show them and type this entire sentence. They’ll be on the next post…
Oo. Thinly shave some parmesan and toss it on, too. And croutons, of course. I forgot them for the photo but here is a great, super simple recipe for homemade croutons (although I highly suggest another clove of garlic, and don’t make your cubes too small or they look store-bought and laaaaaame): http://allrecipes.com/recipe/garlic-croutons/
Remember that this is how Iiiiii love my caesar dressing to taste, but the world is your oyster. Your anchovy paste. Do with it as you please.
Enjoy!
xx
I was looking at the picture of the dressing and kept thinking.. who is that in the background? Does Chrissy make John take the pictures? Then I read on and started cracking up. Your mom is awesome.
Hey Chrissy, I can’t figure out how to make a comment other than to click on reply to someone else’s but I was doing some morning pinning, and I found these two low carb recipes you might like to try next time you have to go on a diet: http://pinterest.com/pin/129900770474359314/
and http://pinterest.com/pin/129900770474359339/
Hope you enjoy as much as I enjoy reading your blog!
Keep posting girl!
a) Your SEO strategy is genius.
b) Just for sport, check out the pronunciation of Cholmondeley sometime.
1. Your Mom is awesome. (She had you didn’t she?)
2. I want those scallops now. They look awesome.
3. I can’t wait to try this dressing for my salad. Mayo, garlic, parmesan, worcestershire, dijon, anchovy. What’s not to love!
I love a good Caesar salad and that looks NOMZ. People who don’t like mayo are weird (and I know quite a few actually…)
I agree!
My own brother doesn’t like mayo and that is why I never answer my phone when he calls.
lol!
Chrissy your blog is the only one I follow, but I never make anything you post. Even though I’d eat the shit out of everything. K love you bye.
You are the bomb.com… obsessed w your blog, and loving your blogging spree!! Keep it up!!
Will it taste the same if I don’t have an Asian mom to do the stretches?
no
What about an Asian mother-in-law? Cause that’s all I have.
your posts literally crack me up ! i love your sense of humor and posts about food! it’s so refreshing to hear that a beautiful model loves to indulge too!
Weird. I just put Caesar salad on my wanted list for an upcoming dinner. I make these lists in bed and look through cookbooks and make my bf participate as he’s falling asleep.
Perfect timing, thanks.
Do you really hate Amy Poehler and Tina Fey??
I see that you are using tubed anchovy paste. Are there any other ingredients you use in tubed form (garlic, ginger, etc)? If so, what’s your favourite brand?
I use hard boiled egg or partially cooked hardboiled eggs and they work fine too.
Oh man, I love your mom. She’s dangerously close to that tv, too.
Girl, that whole bit with your mom stretching…. DEAD. Seriously, here I am just reading through a post about dressing, and boom, I find myself unexpectedly thrust onto a lollercoaster. Thanks for the laughs.
I am probably one of your biggest fans (who isn’t a creepy man) and I’m writing a research paper about you/your blog/twitter for a class I am taking about stardom and internet presence. Obviously since you’re my favorite I chose to write about you. I know you have a million better things to do, but I was wondering if maybe I could ask you a few questions for my paper. Nothing complicated, just a few basic things to spice up (hehe cooking jokes) my 20 page paper. Regardless, thanks for entertaining me and making me hungry on a daily basis.
that smiley emoji is fugly and i immediately regret including it.
Best post ever.
As someone who grew up in Worcestershire (once an American tourist asked me the way to Worrr chest shh er? And I’m sorry, I laughed) I gotta point you this way: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylP_iQvOuaM
I’m off to see if I can find such a thing as Anchovy Paste in the Youu Kay.
I LOVE that your mom seems to be making that threatening shadow on the TV.
I’ve gotta try this! Another good dressing with anchovy paste is olive oil, lemon, dijon mustard, anchovy paste, s&p, garlic and parmesan. So pretty similar but less creamy- just frenchy and good.
LMAO@”backspace backspace”…CTHU…@pic with ur mom in the background. I needed that laugh this morning! Oh…and the salad looks great too…gonna try it soon! Thx
OK. So I don’t have an Asian Mom, But I do know a Blasian Momma (that Black/Asian for the rest of you) will that work?!?!?!
this looks sooo good and I am so happy your back. Actually just typed an email to my boyfriend that said ‘Chrissy is BACK!’ in the subject line. He wasn’t as excited, even after some clarification of who Chrissy was… oh well Will be trying this recipe this weekend!
xo
Natalie
dishesrunwaysandbriefcases.com
I tried your Apple Pecan salad back in the day, and can’t wait to try this dressing. I’m going to give it a shot this weekend> Now I’m excited
Yummy!
Mayo=oil and egg, emulsified. For way better flavor, use 1/4-1/2 cup good olive oil and a coddled egg. More authentic, but even more importantly, more yummy.
I actually thought your Asian mom was an Elf on the Shelf doll…then I kept reading. Love your blog!
Chrissy, so glad you’re back! Can’t wait to try this dressing. You make life brighter with your posts. Oh, and John is nice, too.
your hilarious, love reading your blog
I’ve never really been a fan of Caesar dressing, but I’ll have to try this recipe out. Looks yummy!
Love your blog! Kept laughing @ the posts that feature “best” recipe of some sort (ie. steak marinade, etc.) because my husband always laughs when I add tastiest or best before every recipe search, but dude seriously, it works!
I will now force all my diners to do more work and cut their own lettuce. Because that’s the pro way to do it. Love the recipe!
I hate mayonaise but I love your blog and your recipes so I am going to turn hate into love and make this dressing! And to lay it on fancy non-chopped lettuce so people Know i learn from fancy people. Also, you really inspired me to start my own cooking blog but the only recipe I could think of was chicken in a slow cooker
http://rachelinwales.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/easy-slowcooker-chicken-how-to-cook.html
It turns out I’m not very good at writing cooking blogs, so instead I’m going to just keep reading your recipes
Thanks for being awesome like all the time.
I love your blog! It has great food and humor. I will definitely watch your cooking show.
Whoa. I made this salad tonight and my husband now calls it supermodel Caesar. (He also calls the slow cooked eggs supermodel eggs, so he’s not super creative or anything). This dressing was awesome. Also I’m tweeting you a picture of it because it was that good. I’m not sure those two work but whatever I’m going with it. Thanks chrissy!
Yay! So happy you like! Will save for about 8 more days or so so happy Caesar week. Xx
I look forward to creating this…thanks got sharing. My tidbit to you however, is…
Worcester sauce = WOOS-Ta Sauce! 😎
Chrissy you always make me laugh, but I started cracking up during this article. I’m in the middle of breaking up (yep not quite there yet) and your attitude and delivery of your humor brings me belly laughs full of comedic (self)relief. Play on playgirl.
Made this tonight for a potluck and everyone loved it. So easy but because having the croutons and dressing be homemade somehow impresses people more. That coupled with the chipotle chicken – woo hoo! Thanks Chrissy. (and thanks for telling how much salt and pepper to put in. I am paranoid after my previous overspicing of ground beef in the stuffed peppers incident. and hate when people say “to taste”.)
How long will this stay good in the refrigerator?
ERMAHGERD! Amazeballs. so good. so good.
Wasn’t convinced until I made the recipe. So impressed. Thank you for your SEO and for making it to the top spot. If anyone is reading this, try the recipe. Totally worth it. Hopefully you’ll be as pleasantly surprised as I was! Who knew a supermodel would know the proper usage of REAL mayonnaise (for consumption).