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By Geraldine Duncann

Posted July 23rd, 2007

This article is reprinted with permission from Retro Fiesta: A Gringo's Guide To Mexican Party Planning, by Geraldine Duncann, (2005, Collectors Press)

Retro Fiesta: A Gringo's Guide To Mexican Party Planning

Servings:	7
Author Notes:	Yes, a true Caesar Salad is Mexican. It was invented at Caesar's Restaurant (in the Caesar Hotel) in Tijuana in 1929, and it's not coated with thick dressing from a bottle. A proper Caesar Salad, is assembled at the table and is dressed in the bowl. For your fiesta, however, you may wish to assemble it in the kitchen.
Ingredients:	4 anchovy fillets, chopped small, divided 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 to 3 large heads romaine lettuce about 2 cups garlic croutons 2 tablespoons capers 2 eggs 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon paprika salt and black pepper to taste sweet purple onion, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions:	Put two anchovies, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, oil, sugar, garlic and cayenne into a large salad bowl. Use a pestle or the back of bottom of a spoon to mash into a paste. Tear crisp lettuce leaves into bite-sized pieces. Add to bowl; toss gently to coat evenly, with paste. Add croutons, remaining two anchovies, and capers; toss gently. Put eggs into boiling water for 1 minute; plunge immediately into ice water to stop cooking process. Crack eggs into salad and toss lightly. Add cheese, paprika, salt and pepper; toss. Add a few onion rings, if desired.