Okay, I was skeptical. I've been making Caesar Salad since the 1960's, and I never lacked for compliments. Actually, I had quit using a recipe 30 years or so ago, and made it by feel, but there is little difference between the way I did it and this recipe. I had never added Cayenne Pepper, and I don't know that it helped, but it didn't hurt. HOWEVER, I must admit that your croutons beat mine all to pieces. I made croutons in a skillet, with olive oil, for years, but had become lazy and had been using (don't tell anyone!) packaged croutons for the past few years. Well, I have mended my ways. I know your croutons are better than "bought," and I don't remember my skillet ones being any better, so I'm a believer in your method. It's hard for an OLD woman (who will be eligible for Medicare in mere months!) to admit she's been bested, or at the very least EQUALED, and on something she loves like Caesar Salad, but Chef Jeff, YOU THE MAN!

Reviewed On: Apr. 15, 2009

I had a hard time believing this would be THAT good, despite the rave reviews, but it WAS! My husband loved it. I asked him if I should keep the recipe, and he said, "Definitely." Thanks for sharing this awesome family dish.

Reviewed On: Apr. 15, 2009