Homemade Croutons:

• 1 baguette (end trimmed, cut into 1-inch cubes)
• 5 Tablespoons (70g) unsalted butter (melted)
• 2 small garlic cloves (minced)
• 3 Tablespoons (42ml) olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Caesar Salad Dressing:

• 1/4 cup (57ml) olive oil
• 2 small garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 Tablespoons (28ml) lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 Tablespoons (28ml) red wine vinegar
• 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
• 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons (21ml) Worcestershire Sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
• 1/2 cup (48g) Parmesan cheese (finely grated)
• 1 and 1/2 cups (340g) good-quality mayonnaise

For the Salad:

• 4 heads romaine lettuce (roughly chopped)
• 1/2 cup (57g) Parmesan cheese (shaved)
• 1/4 cup (28g) Parmesan cheese (finely grated)
• 1 and 1/2 cups homemade croutons
• 4 anchovies (chopped, optional)
• Freshly ground black pepper (for serving, optional)