Jims Caesar Beans Recipes

EASY CAESAR POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a saucepan with enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring the water to a boil and cook the potatoes until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and let cool for 5 minutes. Peel the potatoes and cut them into chunks. Put in a medium bowl and sprinkle with the vinegar while still warm; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, sugar, anchovies, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the potatoes and toss to coat.
• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the panko and cook until brown, about 3 minutes. Stir in the parsley.
• Transfer the potatoes to a serving dish and sprinkle with the parsley breadcrumbs.

CLASSIC CANADIAN CAESAR

Steps:

• Wet the rim of a cocktail glass with the lime wedge; set aside for garnish. Place celery salt in a small dish, and press the rim of the glass into the salt to coat. Add ice to the glass.
• Pour vodka, Worcestershire sauce, and hot pepper sauce over the ice; top with tomato-clam juice. Garnish with lime wedge and celery stick. Serve with a straw.

ZUCCHINI AND WHITE BEAN CAESAR

Steps:

• Tear ½ small loaf crusty bread (such as country-style, ciabatta, or baguette) into 1" pieces (you should have about 4 cups). Heat ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add bread and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until golden brown and crisp on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Whisk together 2 large egg yolks*, 2 large garlic cloves, finely grated, 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest, ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, and 3 tsp. Dijon mustard in a medium bowl. Whisking constantly, gradually pour in ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil, starting drop by drop and increasing to a steady stream. (To keep the bowl from sliding as you whisk, set inside a snugly fitting saucepan or wrap a damp kitchen towel around base of bowl to stabilize.) Whisk until mixture is emulsified and achieves a consistency between heavy cream and mayonnaise. (Alternatively, you can use a food processor, first pulsing egg yolk mixture together, then running the motor while you gradually stream in oil.)
• Finely chop 3 oil-packed anchovy fillets, then sprinkle with salt and use the side of your knife to mash into a paste; scrape into egg yolk mixture. Add 1½ oz. Parmesan, finely grated, ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. kosher salt, and lots of pepper; whisk to combine. Taste dressing and season with more salt and pepper if needed (dressing should be pretty assertive-we're about to add lots of bread, zucchini, and beans).
• Place croutons, 1½ lb. zucchini (about 6 medium), shaved into ribbons lengthwise with a vegetable peeler, and one 15.5-oz. can white beans (such as cannellini, butter, or navy), rinsed, patted dry, in a large bowl; drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat.
• Divide salad among plates and top with more Parmesan and lemon zest, season with more pepper, and drizzle with more oil if desired. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over. *Raw egg is not recommended for infants, the elderly, pregnant women, people with weakened immune systems...or people who don't like raw eggs. Just use coddled egg yolks instead if needed.

GREEN BEANS CAESAR

Steps:

• If using fresh beans, prepare and cook beans, cut into 1 inch pieces, until crisp tender.
• Plunge quickly into icewater to stop cooking.
• Drain.
• Heat oven to 350 F.
• Toss beans with salad oil, vinegar, onion, salt, garlic and pepper.
• Pour into ungreased 1 qt casserole.
• Stir together the bread crumbs, cheese and butter; sprinkle over the beans.
• Bake uncovered about 30 minutes, or until heated through.

BEAN AND YOGURT CAESAR SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Process garlic in a food processor fitted with the steel blade until minced garlic is adhering to the sides. Stop processor and scrape down sides. Add beans, yogurt, and ice cube and process until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and process until mixture is smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning.

JIM'S CAESAR BEANS

Steps:

• Snap beans to 1 inch pieces.
• Put in boiling water and cook 5 minutes.
• Cover, reduce heat and cook about 10-15 minutes until tender.
• Drain and place in ungreased glass 9X9 casserole dish.
• Mix oil, vinegar, onion, salt, garlic powder, and pepper; stir well.
• Pour mixture over the beans.
• Sprinkle with crumbled bacon and mix well.
• Mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and butter.
• Sprinkle evenly over the top of the beans.
• Bake uncovered in 350°F oven for 20-30 minutes until heated through.