Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsThe Fountain RoomCaesar Recipe

Caesar Recipe

Inspired by The Fountain Room
Time1h
Serves4

HEARTS OF ROMAINE, PARMESAN, HOUSE BAKED CORNBREAD CROUTONS

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Cornbread Croutons

Method

Prepare Cornbread Croutons

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Mix dry ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 3

    Mix wet ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and melted butter.

  4. 4

    Combine mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

  5. 5

    Bake the cornbread

    Pour the batter into a greased 9x9 inch baking dish and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

  6. 6

    Cool and cut

    Once baked, let cool for a few minutes, then cut into cubes to make croutons.

  7. 7

    Toast croutons

    Spread the cubes on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Toast in the oven for another 10 minutes until crispy.

Prepare Dressing

  1. 8

    Combine ingredients

    In a bowl, whisk together minced garlic, anchovy fillets, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and olive oil.

  2. 9

    Season

    Add salt and black pepper to taste and whisk until well combined.

Assemble Salad

  1. 10

    Chop romaine

    Wash and chop the hearts of romaine into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 11

    Combine salad ingredients

    In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine, croutons, and shaved Parmesan cheese.

  3. 12

    Dress the salad

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

  4. 13

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your Caesar salad!

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