Taste published its menu planning for the Christmas line-up, featuring a Caesar salad that replaces traditional croutons with parmesan-crusted roast chat potatoes.
The Festive Menu Details
- The recipe merges classic holiday roast potatoes with a summer Caesar salad, utilizing baby coliban chat potatoes.
- Preparation steps require starting bacon in a cold frying pan to render fat slowly and achieve crispness without burning.
- The dressing combines whole-egg mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and anchovy fillets.
Amira Georgy Designs Warm Weather Potato Recipe
Amira Georgy designed the recipe during seasonal menu planning sessions, aiming to combine comfort food elements with fresh ingredients suitable for warm-weather celebrations. Food preparation for the feature was handled by Mel Burge, with photography by Nigel Lough and styling by Lucy Busuttil.
The potato component relies on baby coliban chat potatoes, chosen for their waxy texture and thin skins that roast without peeling. Substitute options include halved Dutch creams or chopped desiree potatoes. The roasting process incorporates extra-virgin olive oil, melted butter, and parmesan cheese to create a crisp exterior.
Assemble Salad While Roasted Potatoes Remain Warm
The salad base utilizes baby gem lettuce, paired with streaky bacon, pancetta, or crispy prosciutto. Jammy eggs are included to provide richness through their yolks, while pecorino serves as a substitute option for parmesan.
| Ingredient Category | Primary Choice | Alternative Option |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | Baby coliban (chat) potatoes | Dutch creams or desiree potatoes |
| Lettuce | Baby gem lettuce | Cos (romaine) lettuce |
| Cheese | Parmesan | Pecorino |
| Meat | Streaky bacon | Pancetta or prosciutto |
The assembly instructions emphasize tossing the salad while the roasted potatoes remain slightly warm to absorb the homemade dressing. The dressing can be stored separately in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days, though the assembled salad is recommended for consumption on the day of preparation.
