The Art of Caesar Salad: Fresh Takes and Family Tales

In this episode, Deb and Kenji stop being polite and start getting real. Turns out, they weren’t born with encyclopedic knowledge of food; before each recording session, they consult…Wikipedia. (Stars, they’re just like us.)

You may think of Caesar salad as the most ubiquitous of American salads. In fact, Caesar salad was invented in Mexico. However, it was invented by an American for Americans coming across the border to drink during Prohibition. Come to think of it, that may just be the most American thing ever. Also in this episode: the secret behind Worcestershire sauce and a hack for a quick Caesar dressing. Fax, no printer.

Recipes mentioned:

• Roberta’s Roasted Garlic Caesar Salad (Smitten Kitchen)
• Chicken Caesar Salad (Smitten Kitchen)
• The Best Caesar Salad (Serious Eats)
• Kale Caesar Salad (Serious Eats)