Caesar Salad with Pancetta

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I loved the salad. The only thing I would suggest is to make the dressing with the egg, not the mayo. The dressing comes out thin. The taste is very good, but I would use a little less lemon (pretty sour. I love the roasted tomatoes and pancetta. Just a little something different. Thank you Ina!

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This was my first time making my own dressing. It has remarkable flavor, and is now one of my family favorites. I get requests to bring it along to big family dinners too. I feel accomplished!! Really yummy!!

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Awesome recipe!!! I replaced anchovi with fish sauce because it's a common ingredient in our kitchen.

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I've made this twice now and both times a big hit! The first time I used
the anchovy fillets, and the second time only had anchovy paste on hand,
so used that....not quite as good, but everyone still loved it.
In both cases I only used 3/4 cup of oil which was plenty!! I've noticed
this with all of her dressing recipes -- 1/2 the amount is fine. Trust me,
try it this way and you won't miss the extra oil. Yum! Everyone asks
for the recipe and so easy!

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try doubling the egg-yolks. It won't hurt anyone because the lemon juice cooks them.. the same way vinegar in Mayo makes mayo safe. Also, I leave the mustard out, double the anchovies, and use alott of parmiggiano reggiano grated, to taste. That eliminates needing salt. Other than those few changes, an amazing recipe with the best results and taste i've ever run into, at home or at a restaurant!

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I am one of Ina's biggest fans. I continue to learn incredible cooking techniques and philosophies from watching her show and reading her books. There is nothing better than simple recipes with exceptional ingredients!

Yesterday, my 18 year old son requested Caesar Salad for dinner. So today I set out for the grocery store to get the few ingredients that I didn't have. This is the FIRST time for making ANY type of salad DRESSING! I followed other reviewers suggestions and used mayo instead of an egg yolk and anchovy paste instead of anchovies in the can. Instead of pancetta and tomatoes, I grilled chicken breast and made homemade croutons. It was AMAZING!

My sons comment, "Mom, I could eat this every night for dinner, is there any left over?"

Thanks Ina for another OUTSTANDING recipe that brings our family together around the dinner table!

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This is a fantastic recipe, and we eat a lot of ceasar. . I did make 2 changes. Used 1/2 tube anchovy paste, rather than the canned ones. And I saw another ceasar recipe that called for meyer lemons, and suggested adding a Tablespoon of orange juice if you could not get the meyers. I measured out the 1/2 cup lemon juice, poured some out and addeed back approx 2 tablespoons sweet OJ. This is a fantastic recipe. I am shocked at the one reviewer who said it was nothing special. I think they should remake it, using perhaps higher quality ingredients, as that just does not make sense to me. Thank you for a wonderful recipe!!!

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the dressing was good but not the best ive ever had... the search continues for the best ceasar dressing...

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I have tried other recipes for Caesar dressing on Foodnetwork.com, and Ina's, so far, has reigned supreme. I will use slightly less lemon juice than what it calls for, but aside from that, very impressive. You can also use the blender to make the dressing, works very well. Also, guarantees thickening of the dressing, which isn't always the case when you do it manually.

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I doubled the recipe because I thought I could use it up in a week.....NOT! The original recipe is enough for the salad and extras. So good!!!!! Better than I have had most anywhere....and I have had Caesar Salads made at the tableside at some very fine restaurants. I have to admit that I did not do the tomatoes but did add the pancettaand I coddled the eggs. It is just such a wonderful dressing!