LCBO Food & Drink Summer 2023

heat and stir in lemon zest. Transfer to a plate to cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. 2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk yolk, mustard, mayonnaise, anchovy and garlic until combined. Whisk in lemon juice. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly, until thick and emulsified. Whisk in cheese, salt and pepper. Transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 1 day. 3. When ready to serve, transfer bacon and kale to a large mixing bowl. Add enough dress ing to coat generously. Toss. Split potatoes lengthwise and top with Caesar salad. Sprinkle crispy crumbs and more Parmesan overtop. Serve immediately. Serves 4

1/2 cup (125 mL) panko breadcrumbs 1/2 tsp (2 mL) finely grated lemon zest

KALE CAESAR 1 very fresh egg yolk

1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard 3 tbsp (45 mL) mayonnaise 2 anchovy fillets, patted dry, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 tbsp (45 mL) fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup (125 mL) extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup (125 mL) finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 6 strips cooked, thick-cut bacon, chopped into 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces 6 cups (1.5 L) lightly packed chopped kale (stems removed)

KALE CAESAR BAKED POTATOES WITH CRISPY CRUMBS & BACON

Topping a baked potato with salad may sound like a risky move, but the sturdy kale holds its own on a hot potato and the garlicky dressing, smoky bacon and nutty Parm are all natural toppings. Bonus: All the salad elements can be prepped a day in advance.

4 Grill-Baked Russet Potatoes (recipe p. 147)

WHAT TO SERVE Erdinger Weissbier LCBO 201715, 500 mL, $4

1. For the crispy crumbs, heat butter in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add garlic. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add panko. Cook, stirring often, until crisp and golden, about 4 minutes. Remove from

Erdinger’s lemon, caramel and delicate earth iness mingle well with the dish’s pepperiness. The beer’s gentle character and light carbon ation balance the potatoes’ richness.

CRISPY CRUMBS 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter 1 garlic clove, peeled, smashed

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