This is a simple recipe where the quality of the ingredients really shine through. Wishbone yolks, fresh garlic, good mustard, fresh squeezed lemon juice, freshly grated parmesan, and freshly ground black pepper all make earnest contributions toward the best Caesar of your life.
In a pinch, all of that can go out the window and the recipe will still beat anything off the shelf. Jarred garlic, old lemon juice, pepper from a shaker, and an average neutral oil will do.
The anchovy paste is not optional. It is simply not a Caesar without it.
Make it ahead. It holds well for up to five days in the fridge.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup grated parmesan, plus more to garnish
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed
- 1 T anchovy paste
- 2 t Dijon mustard
- 1 t Worcestershire
- 1 t lemon juice
- ¼ t black pepper, plus more to garnish
- Hearty pinch of salt
- ½ cup olive oil
The NY Strip pictured came from steer #750, finished on grass here. Order for Pickup on Thursday or Saturday, or have Farmer David deliver to you.
Method
- Combine all ingredients except the olive oil in a large mixing bowl and whisk together.
- Drizzle in the olive oil slowly while whisking continuously, or add the oil in small batches and whisk in between.
- Just before serving, fully incorporate with fresh greens, preferably romaine. Both greens and dressing keep better separately in the fridge.
Pairs well with
NY Strip for a classic steakhouse dinner, or any of our steaks that are best served sliced: Bavette, Denver, Flank, Flat Iron, or Skirt.
In chicken, boneless skinless or skin-on breast, or boneless skinless thighs.
A tomahawk pork chop, or any of our chops — preferably oversized to serve two, which rivals even the most premium steak.
Any summer friendly protein. It turns lunch on Tuesday into a three star experience.
Credits
Kindlewood Farms for their mini-romaine, pictured, upon their triumphant return to the Sea Island Farmers Market. Institute of Culinary Education, Recreational Program, The Great New York Steak House for Farmer David's original introduction to Caesar from scratch. Steer #750 was a beautifully marbled angus finished on grass at Wishbone Heritage Farms, Spring 2026.
