MARTHA STEWART'S CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Make the croutons: Preheat oven to 450°.
• Combine butter and olive oil in a large bowl.
• Add bread cubes, and toss until coated.
• Sprinkle salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper; toss until evenly coated.
• Spread bread in a single layer on an 11-by-17-inch baking sheet.
• Bake until croutons are golden, about 10 minutes.
• Set aside until needed.
• Make the salad: Place garlic, anchovy fillets, and salt in a large wooden salad bowl.
• Using two dinner forks, mash garlic and anchovies into a paste.
• Using one fork, whisk in pepper, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and egg yolk. Using the fork, whisk in the olive oil.
• Chop romaine leaves into 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces.
• Add croutons, romaine, and cheese to the bowl, and toss well.
• If you wish, grate extra cheese over the top.
• Serve immediately.
• To make a version of this dressing that you can store, simply mince garlic and anchovies, and place with remaining ingredients in a jar.
• Screw the lid on the jar tightly, and shake to combine.
• Shake the jar before each use.
• Store, refrigerated, for up to 4 days.
• Note: Raw eggs should not be used in food prepared for pregnant women, young children, or anyone whose health is compromised.